The Success Paradox

By: Gary C. Cooper
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  • Success is not a goal, it’s a lifestyle. Join Gary C. Cooper, who survived bankruptcy and a terminal diagnosis by letting go of everything he’d learned about success. His miracle story is inspiring entrepreneurs to re-think what success really is and become healthy and wealthy, like Gary is today. Learn how to surrender & win in business and in life, with Gary Cooper and The Success Paradox, a production of Forbes Books.
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  • From Plan B to Air Force Secretary: Deborah Lee James on Resilience, Mentorship, and Leadership (Part Two)

    From Plan B to Air Force Secretary: Deborah Lee James on Resilience, Mentorship, and Leadership (Part Two)
    Aug 12 2024
    In the conclusion of their conversation, former Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James shares exhilarating experiences from her military career, including flights in high-altitude spy planes and with the Thunderbirds. She discusses her efforts to improve morale in critical military roles and explores the challenges of leadership, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and self-awareness. James touches on gender differences in professional settings and the need for playing to one's strengths. The conversation then shifts to current global threats and technological challenges facing the U.S. military. Despite these challenges, James expresses optimism about America's future, citing the country's technological advancements and the potential of future generations.
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    27 mins
  • From Plan B to Air Force Secretary: Deborah Lee James on Resilience, Mentorship, and Leadership (Part One)

    From Plan B to Air Force Secretary: Deborah Lee James on Resilience, Mentorship, and Leadership (Part One)
    Aug 5 2024
    Gary sits down with Deborah Lee James, the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force. Deborah shares her inspiring journey from a small town in New Jersey to leading a force of 660,000 personnel with a $139 billion budget. She discusses the power of mentorship, the importance of pivoting when faced with setbacks, and her framework for success in both personal and professional life. Deborah offers valuable insights on navigating transitions between public service and the private sector, the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, and the necessity of continual learning. This conversation is filled with practical advice for anyone looking to chart their path to success, regardless of their starting point.
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    27 mins
  • Overcoming the Overwhelming: Noah Asher's Guide to Navigating Chaos (Part Two)

    Overcoming the Overwhelming: Noah Asher's Guide to Navigating Chaos (Part Two)
    Jun 6 2024
    Gary and Noah Asher pick up where they left off in their powerful and candid conversation on Gary's podcast, "The Success Paradox." Noah, author of the book "CHAOS: Overcoming the Overwhelming," continues to share his inspirational story of persevering through the darkest periods of chaos and emerging stronger. The discussion takes an insightful turn as Noah breaks down the unique structure of his book, divided into sections. He provides a roadmap for not just weathering life's inevitable storms, but actively rebuilding in the aftermath. Noah reveals hard-won wisdom about the importance of forgiveness, using vivid examples like the biblical stories of David and the crackling game Angry Birds. Gary opens up about one of the most impactful moments of his life—hearing the gut-wrenching but ultimately redemptive story of a woman forgiving her childhood abuser. The two explore how true forgiveness is as much about inner peace as reconciliation. With refreshing authenticity, they acknowledge that the journey of overcoming chaos is an ongoing process of reconstruction. By the end, both Noah and Gary reinforce the overall inspiring message: No matter how torrentially the storms of chaos may pour down, there is always a way to persevere and forge ahead when the skies finally clear. For anyone struggling through profound life challenges, this episode offers an uplifting reminder that you have the strength to overcome the overwhelming.
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    24 mins

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