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1/07/15

36: Jordan Harbinger – How Social Skills Accelerate Your Creative Career

“Your beliefs affect your reactions, which affect your results.”

We’re all attracted to someone who has that charm… but… define charm…

Personal magnetism and charisma are important, sure, but the ability to be self confident and authentic: That’s what our next guest defines as charm.

He’s an expert in charm and exploring the nature of it. It takes a strong person to be vulnerable and authentic with other people. Is that what makes charm? That’s what we dig into today.

Thanks for downloading this podcast, we think you’ll love this episode with Jordan Harbinger.

I had nothing else to do! So let that sink in….

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Some things we learn in this podcast:

  • The synopsis of The Art of Charm
  • How the recluse artist can understand the charisma of creating a brand
  • The non-verbal first impression and how it creates successful opportunities
  • How to create the perception you desire before you walk into a room
  • How to decrease your stress level through authenticity
  • The distinction between doing something because it’s what you love and doing something because you need the validation
  • Overcoming the stuck in a job conundrum and the golden handcuffs
  • The signs to detect discontent and how to realign that discontent
  • Jordan’s real story about realizing how a job search doesn’t work and wall street sucks
  • Why failing at law was a blessing in disguise
  • How Jordan is working to make the world of “self-help” a thriving movement
  • Attracting authentically happy relationships through real relationships
  • The law of attraction in progress
  • The truth about the Art of Charm
  • Why being open and vulnerable is the most powerful way of being
  • The biggest key to building relationships
  • How “A-List” folks really act
  • How love really works
  • How to add value on a “way of being” level
  • How Jordan lives inspiration

Links mentioned:

  • Learn more about The Art of Charm
  • Music Credit: With Me (Original Mix) by CATMAGIC

Connect with Guest Jordan Harbinger Twitter | Website

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“Your beliefs affect your reactions, which affect your results.”

We’re all attracted to someone who has that charm… but… define charm…

Personal magnetism and charisma are important, sure, but the ability to be self confident and authentic: That’s what our next guest defines as charm.

He’s an expert in charm and exploring the nature of it. It takes a strong person to be vulnerable and authentic with other people. Is that what makes charm? That’s what we dig into today.

Thanks for downloading this podcast, we think you’ll love this episode with Jordan Harbinger.

I had nothing else to do! So let that sink in….

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Some things we learn in this podcast:

  • The synopsis of The Art of Charm
  • How the recluse artist can understand the charisma of creating a brand
  • The non-verbal first impression and how it creates successful opportunities
  • How to create the perception you desire before you walk into a room
  • How to decrease your stress level through authenticity
  • The distinction between doing something because it’s what you love and doing something because you need the validation
  • Overcoming the stuck in a job conundrum and the golden handcuffs
  • The signs to detect discontent and how to realign that discontent
  • Jordan’s real story about realizing how a job search doesn’t work and wall street sucks
  • Why failing at law was a blessing in disguise
  • How Jordan is working to make the world of “self-help” a thriving movement
  • Attracting authentically happy relationships through real relationships
  • The law of attraction in progress
  • The truth about the Art of Charm
  • Why being open and vulnerable is the most powerful way of being
  • The biggest key to building relationships
  • How “A-List” folks really act
  • How love really works
  • How to add value on a “way of being” level
  • How Jordan lives inspiration

Links mentioned:

  • Learn more about The Art of Charm
  • Music Credit: With Me (Original Mix) by CATMAGIC

Connect with Guest Jordan Harbinger Twitter | Website

1/07/15

36: Jordan Harbinger – How Social Skills Accelerate Your Creative Career

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“Your beliefs affect your reactions, which affect your results.”

We’re all attracted to someone who has that charm… but… define charm…

Personal magnetism and charisma are important, sure, but the ability to be self confident and authentic: That’s what our next guest defines as charm.

He’s an expert in charm and exploring the nature of it. It takes a strong person to be vulnerable and authentic with other people. Is that what makes charm? That’s what we dig into today.

Thanks for downloading this podcast, we think you’ll love this episode with Jordan Harbinger.

I had nothing else to do! So let that sink in….

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Some things we learn in this podcast:

  • The synopsis of The Art of Charm
  • How the recluse artist can understand the charisma of creating a brand
  • The non-verbal first impression and how it creates successful opportunities
  • How to create the perception you desire before you walk into a room
  • How to decrease your stress level through authenticity
  • The distinction between doing something because it’s what you love and doing something because you need the validation
  • Overcoming the stuck in a job conundrum and the golden handcuffs
  • The signs to detect discontent and how to realign that discontent
  • Jordan’s real story about realizing how a job search doesn’t work and wall street sucks
  • Why failing at law was a blessing in disguise
  • How Jordan is working to make the world of “self-help” a thriving movement
  • Attracting authentically happy relationships through real relationships
  • The law of attraction in progress
  • The truth about the Art of Charm
  • Why being open and vulnerable is the most powerful way of being
  • The biggest key to building relationships
  • How “A-List” folks really act
  • How love really works
  • How to add value on a “way of being” level
  • How Jordan lives inspiration

Links mentioned:

  • Learn more about The Art of Charm
  • Music Credit: With Me (Original Mix) by CATMAGIC

Connect with Guest Jordan Harbinger Twitter | Website

1/07/15

36: Jordan Harbinger – How Social Skills Accelerate Your Creative Career

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I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here. 

I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here. 

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