Daryl Urbanski and Meiyoko Taylor shared their experiences and insights on overcoming personal and professional challenges. They emphasized the importance of believing in oneself, taking bold steps towards success, and cultivating internal motivation. They also discussed the obstacles and sacrifices of being an entrepreneur, prioritizing value and serving others in business, and the interplay between technology and business. Throughout the conversation, both speakers emphasized the importance of personal growth and authenticity in achieving success.
Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview
Learn how to overcome the negativity and resistance surrounding your quest to success.
Discover the importance of leveraging your strengths instead of dwelling on your weaknesses.
Understand the importance of continuing on your path, despite fear and loneliness, carrying your vision to fruition
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Interview Highlights
Meiyoko Taylor: Personal development, entrepreneurship, and overcoming challenges
- Daryl Urbanski welcomes Meiyoko Taylor, best-selling author and personal development coach, to the podcast.
- Meiyoko Taylor shares his mission to help 100 million people find their passion and reach their full potential.
- Daryl Urbanski and Meiyoko Taylor discuss entrepreneurship and personal growth.
- Meiyoko Taylor shares their journey from financial services to coaching and helping others.
Daily habits and routines for success, aligning with passions and purpose
- Meiyoko Taylor seeks personal development knowledge, realizes motivational speakers often lack actionable steps.
- Environmental influence and synching with peers can hinder progress, even after motivational talks.
- Daryl Urbanski and Meiyoko Taylor discuss the importance of daily habits and routines for success.
- Meiyoko Taylor emphasizes the power of simplicity and consistency in achieving goals.
- Reevaluating and aligning one's life with their mission, purpose, and values is crucial for progress.
Developing good habits for personal growth and success
- Meiyoko emphasizes importance of personal development habits for success.
- Meiyoko explains why they dislike the term "motivational speaker," citing the importance of actionable steps beyond motivation.
- Meiyoko Taylor shares an anecdote about trying fermented soybeans in Japan, highlighting the variety of unpleasant foods in life.
The importance of self-awareness and visualization for overcoming struggles in life
- Daryl Urbanski discusses Alan Watts' idea that people often seek excitement and danger in life after becoming bored with initial pleasures.
- Meiyoko agrees, emphasizing that failure and hardship shape our character and help us appreciate success.
- Meiyoko emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in overcoming struggles.
Embracing strengths, passions, and success while avoiding self-sabotage
- Meiyoko shares their vision for the future, emphasizing the importance of having a clear vision and passion.
- Daryl Urbanski agrees, adding that embracing strengths can take you further in life than fixing weaknesses.
- Daryl Urbanski shares his experience of unfriending a family member on Facebook after they consistently posted negative comments on his positive posts.
- Daryl Urbanski believes that people may self-sabotage their success to avoid standing out and feeling isolated from their peers.
The importance of surrounding oneself with people who push them to succeed
- Meiyoko shares Jim Carrey's advice to surround yourself with people who push you to be better.
- Daryl Urbanski agrees, emphasizing the importance of mentors and coaches in achieving success.
Personal responsibility, self-awareness, and goal-setting
- Daryl Urbanski emphasizes personal responsibility and making decisions, while Meiyoko highlights the importance of self-awareness and taking control of one's life.
- Daryl Urbanski shares advice on taking control of one's life and setting new directions.
- Meiyoko reflects on past challenges and decisions that led to their current success.
The challenges of pursuing a vision while dealing with lack of support from others
- Entrepreneur learns to embrace vision despite lack of support from family.
- Believe in your vision, don't expect others to understand or support it fully.
Overcoming fear and taking opportunities
- Daryl Urbanski shares insights on navigating fear and taking opportunities.
- Fear feels the same, but acknowledging it can help take control of next decisions.
- Daryl Urbanski discusses the importance of focusing on adding value to others rather than worrying about self-absorbed fears.
- Meiyoko shares how shifting focus to providing value has helped them overcome fears and add more value to others.
Prioritizing value over monetary gain in business
- Meiyoko shares their perspective on entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of serving others and genuinely wanting to help people.
- Daryl Urbanski agrees, highlighting the need to approach sales from a place of caring and serving, rather than just trying to make a sale.
- Daryl Urbanski and Meiyoko discuss the importance of focusing on value in business, emphasizing the need to serve customers and provide value before expecting monetary gain.
- Meiyoko advises entrepreneurs and business owners to prioritize value and become more valuable to their consumers, leading to increased monetary value.
The role of technology in improving society, with a focus on the potential replacement of certain industries
- Meiyoko emphasizes the importance of technology in improving society, arguing that it will continue to advance and replace outdated systems.
- Meiyoko critiques the insurance industry, suggesting that it is often seen as a parasitic relationship rather than a symbiotic one, and that some forms of insurance are questionable.
Personal development, entrepreneurship, and overcoming adversity
- Daryl Urbanski and Meiyoko discuss the future of their industry, with a focus on personal development and sharing personal stories.
- Meiyoko aspires to encourage more authenticity and vulnerability in the industry, and to be a role model for others to follow.
- Meiyoko shares personal struggles and encourages others to do the same, normalizing challenges in personal development and entrepreneurship.
- Meiyoko Taylor emphasizes the importance of selflessness and giving value to others, even when feeling unmotivated or unprepared.
Overcoming obstacles to achieve success
- Meiyoko shares her message of resilience and transformation through her book and social media platforms.
- Meiyoko challenges listeners to identify and pursue their lingering goals without fear of failure.
- Meiyoko and host Daryl Urbanski encourage listeners to take action and interact with them for support.