502: Bert Jacobs | Life is Good

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Business, Health & Fitness, Education

4.7 • 11K Ratings

🗓️ 6 April 2016

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Bert Jacobs (@Lifeisgood) is co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of The Life is Good Company, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community, and groundbreaking nonprofit work. He's also the co-author of the recently published Life is Good: The Book. The Cheat Sheet: Why is optimism so important? How did Bert Jacobs and his brother John turn a t-shirt company that operated from a van into a multi-million dollar business celebrating optimism? Gratitude is just one "superpower" unlocked by practicing optimism -- we talk about nine more. Learn how these superpowers allow you to overcome obstacles and embrace opportunities. Less is more: why do simple things often resonate more than the complex? And so much more... Show notes at http://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/bert-jacobs-life-good-episode-502/ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!

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0:00.0	Today we're talking with Bert Jacobs.
0:13.7	He's the co-founder and CEO of The Life Is Good Company.
0:17.5	You've seen that little smiley guy logo everywhere.
0:19.6	Spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community, and groundbreaking
0:24.3	nonprofit work.
0:25.3	He's also the co-author of The Recently Published Life Is Good, the book.
0:30.1	Why is optimism so important?
0:31.4	We'll find out about that today.
0:32.8	And how did Bert and his brother turn a teacher company that operated from a van into
0:36.8	a nine-figure business celebrating optimism?
0:39.1	We're going to talk about gratitude being one superpower, unlocked by practicing optimism.
0:43.9	We talk about nine more.
0:45.4	And with that, welcome to The Art of Charm.
0:47.2	I'm your host, Jordan Harbinger.
0:48.6	I'm here with my producer, Jason.
0:50.3	What's up?
0:51.3	The Art of Charm brings together the best thought leaders, teachers, and exceptional individuals
0:55.0	to teach you how to be a top performer in life, love, and at work.
0:58.7	We may not have all the answers, but we definitely have all the questions.
1:01.9	Now, let's talk to Bert Jacobs.
1:06.5	Tell us what you do in one sentence, because you have kind of a unique path, and definitely
1:10.9	a business that you don't normally hear about being as successful as it is.
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