Bernie Marcus on Why You Have to Go For Your Strengths EP 237

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2023

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Bernie Marcus is the co-founder, former Chairman, and CEO of the Home Depot. He appears on the show to talk about Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing It Yourself, his most recent book. --►Purchase Kick Up Some Dust: https://amzn.to/3jTamod (Amazon Link) What We Discuss About Going For Your Strengths Our guest, the co-founder of Home Depot Bernie Marcus, explains to me why it takes a do-it-yourself mindset and going for your strengths to create a Fortune 500 company and also take on significant issues like assisting in the fight against cancer, treating PTSD in veterans, enacting change in your community, and being a force for good in the world. This motivational interview will encourage you to imagine, create, donate, and perhaps change the world. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/bernie-marcus-you-have-to-go-for-your-strengths/ Brought to you by American Giant and Omaha Steaks. --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/73u9FEG_6sg Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Want to hear my best interviews from 2022? Check out episode 233 on intentional greatness and episode 234 on intentional behavior change. ===== FOLLOW ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/

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0:00.0	coming up next on the Passion Struck Podcast.
0:03.1	I had never had this feeling of all of a sudden,
0:08.0	out of work, no money coming in,
0:11.7	no money coming in your family.
0:13.9	It was hard, it was hard.
0:15.9	And all the people out there, I will tell you,
0:18.6	if you dwell on the negatives,
0:20.0	you're gonna end up being negative
0:22.0	for the rest of your life.
0:23.8	You will not recover.
0:25.8	You have to think about what you're really good at,
0:29.9	what you're able to accomplish,
0:32.9	what your character is like,
0:35.6	and what your abilities are like,
0:38.1	and you have to go for your strengths.
0:40.3	And I think that kept me alive.
0:42.5	Welcome to Passion Struck.
0:44.0	Hi, I'm your host, John Armeils.
0:45.8	And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips and guidance
0:49.8	of the world's most inspiring people
0:52.0	and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you
0:55.6	and those around you.
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