Have you ever wondered why some incredibly talented people seem to struggle while others, who might not appear as gifted, seem to effortlessly thrive? Is it really just luck, or is there a deeper secret behind their success?

 

In this episode of the Productivity Smarts Podcast, host Gerald J. Leonard engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Allen Lycka, a renowned productivity expert and life coach. Dr. Lycka, who overcame a misdiagnosis of ALS in 2003, draws from his book, The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life, which forms the heart of their discussion.

 

Dr. Lycka introduces his "Golden Pearls of Wisdom," offering practical advice that can lead to significant personal growth and enhanced productivity. He delves into the concept of ikigai—the Japanese principle of finding purpose in what you love, excel at, what the world needs, and what you can be compensated for. Alongside this, he highlights the transformative power of gratitude, revealing that businesses with high gratitude levels are up to 10 times more productive.

 

From actionable strategies for setting and reviewing daily goals to the role of exercise in battling depression, Dr. Lycka provides valuable insights that can reshape your approach to success.

 

Tune in now to uncover how Dr. Lycka’s secrets can help you unlock your true potential and live a fantastic life!

 

What We Discuss

• [02:02 ] Introduction to Dr. Allen Lycka

• [06:27 ] What is Ikigai?

• [11:43 ] Impact of gratitude on productivity

• [13:07 ] Strategies for maintaining productivity during adversity

• [19:50 ] Impactful habits and mindsets one can develop

• [20:46 ] Dealing with distractions

 

Notable Quotes

• [04:27 ] “I attribute my success to drive. I also call it hunger. It's something that we have deep down in our sides that pushes us to the next level." - Dr. Allen Lycka

• [06:00 ] “To me, drive comes from a why, and sometimes it comes from a why deep in our gut, and it could be innate” - Gerald J. Leonard

• [10:10 ] “When I wake up, I think about all the good things that are going to happen to me today, and I write them down.” - Dr. Allen Lycka

• [13:08 ] “It's not what happens to you, it's what you do with what happens that is so important, that is really what my book is all about.” - Dr. Allen Lycka
  

 

Resources

Dr. Allen Lycka

• Website - https://drallenlycka.com/

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenelycka/

• Instagram  -https://www.instagram.com/drallenlycka/

• Book - The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life

 

Productivity Smarts Podcast

• Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com

 

Gerald J. Leonard

• Website - geraldjleonard.com

• Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com

• Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard

 

Other Mentioned Books:

• Chicken Soup for the Soul

• The Success Principles

• On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

 

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