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What has been the most defining moment of your life?
Not a moment – but an experience – I spent two years in Portugal from age 19 to 21 serving a mission for my church – and that experience has made me who I am. I really figured out who I was, what I believe, what I value, what my strengths and passions are – and I was challenged beyond anything I had or have since experienced.
At what point in your life did you feel that you were able to intersect your passion with your talent?
Because I started as an entrepreneur, I feel that I was able to follow my passions and make use of my talents when I went into business for myself at age 21 – that is one of the best things about being an entrepreneur – the freedom to pursue your passion and challenge yourself, focusing in the areas of your strengths.
How do you personally define or measure success in your life?
I define success as becoming the person you are capable of becoming. So for me, I define my success by my personal growth, contribution, and by living my purpose.
How has your view of success changed over the years?
I used to associate success with money and material things. Then three years ago when my daughter was born and I began to picture her life, I then realized that success was really about the person you become – and that day has changed my view of success and the focus of my life.
Who or what has been the greatest source of inspiration throughout your career?
My wife has been my biggest support, my biggest fan, and my reason for going after the goals I’ve set for myself. She and I have a plan for our family, are on the same page in the pursuit of that plan, and she is always there for me when I need it.
What are the best and worst things about starting a business?
The best thing about starting your own business is that you create your own reality – there is no one telling you what to do or how much you can make – you create it. The worst thing about being an entrepreneur is that you create your own reality. You have to be disciplined, persistent, and resilient because it is up to you to succeed.
What are the top three lessons you have learned about business and entrepreneurship?
Relationships are the root of all business. Never underestimate the importance of networking and building relationships. Your business will grow as you grow. Personal development always precedes professional achievement.
Provide service. The more service you provide – the more you will be rewarded.
What has been the biggest challenge on your road to success?
My biggest challenge has been balancing my life. I can be a workaholic – and I really had to figure out my purpose – which took in all my roles – and align my life with that purpose.
What do you think the key is to balancing your work and personal life?
I teach what I call complete balance. When people think of balance they think of equal time all balanced out. It never happens. Complete balance comes when you discover your purpose and align all areas of your life around that purpose. Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual. When you are on purpose in every area of your life – then you find balance.
What impact has your family had on your business endeavors?
My family is my why for my business. My faith, my wife and kids are the most important things in my life – and so they are my driving force.
If you could only share one bit of advice to every young entrepreneur or innovator, what would it be?
My advice is to Commit. “When you are interested you do what is convenient, when you are committed, you do whatever it takes.” It takes real commitment it be successful.
If you had to send one tweet about your purpose if life, what would it be?
My purpose is to live, teach and empower greatness.
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great interview John and Ty – thanks for offering cool perspectives – G
I really like the quote “When you are interested you do what is convenient, when you are committed, you do whatever it takes.” Aligning your passion with your talent and leveraging that intersection is only the first step – you must then commit to what you are undertaking.
Nicely done Mr. Fowler.
In the book “Freakonomics” by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, they discovered (by analyzing a large quantity of data about the global economy) that the numbers show that WHO parents are is more important than what they DO as parents.
Point being, by living in balance and according to your purpose and values, not only do you live a fulfilled life, but you have a strong positive influence on the people around you. You help people grow just by being YOU, and that impact is immeasurable.
Thanks for sharing part of who you are, Ty, and thank you John and Nextvoice247 for all that you are doing!
Marie – Thanks for your additional thoughts. Ty and John do put into action the perspective of theory of a personal contribution and interaction that is authentic (being present) is more effective then just showing up. Both of these men are in the game every day and I am proud to know them both.
Your comments add value – keep bringing them.
Gilbert
Leader|NV247
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