Dr. Nido Qubein – The Secret to Unlocking Your Extraordinary Self

Good Money with Derrick Kinney

Derrick Kinney

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 October 2020

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

In today’s episode, Derrick Kinney interviews passionate business leader and president of High Point University, Dr. Nido Qubein, on how to boldly confront a crisis so you emerge stronger and smarter. Nido shares his belief in the “art of the possible” and the importance of hope and optimism for a brighter future. By the way, did you know your choice of chocolate could increase your value and make you more money?

What you will learn:

Three simple rules for life
Why you should take a recess and reassess
The importance of your circle of influence
How to build connection through communication
The art of the possible
Why you should be a value interpreter
The difference between information, knowledge and wisdom
Why you can be optimistic about the future

Quotes:

“Rule number one: who you spend time with is who you become.” – Dr. Nido Qubein
“The choices you make in life determine where you end up.” – Dr. Nido Qubein
“Nobody can really achieve any kind of greatness in life if they’re not willing to be transformative, if they’re not willing to deal with change.” – Dr. Nido Qubein
“Confidence is not a result of positive thinking; confidence is a by-product of competence.” – Dr. Nido Qubein
“You can get stuck with your obstacles in front of you or you can look forward and see opportunities.” – Dr. Nido Qubein
“Bring some joy, bring some happiness, and bring some substance into people’s lives in a substantial way.” – Dr. Nido Qubein
“You must exit an ocean of sameness, you must at least swim in a lake of differentiation and better still, you’ve got to swim in a little pool of distinction.” – Dr. Nido Qubein
“I was not created to be a ding-a-ling. I was created to be extraordinary.” – Dr. Nido Qubein
“I know that people in this country have a high degree of tenacity and desire and commitment, that when marshaled in the right way is undefeatable and is unbeatable.” – Dr. Nido Qubein

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Recommended Resources:

Nidoqubein.com
Highpoint.edu
Dr. Nido Qubein’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Nido-R-Qubein/e/B001ITXPMM?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_taft_p1_i7

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the good money, good hands, good work podcast, where we believe money is not bad and good people should have more of it.
0:15.0	Good money in the hands of good people gets good work done.
0:18.0	I'm your host Derek Kenny.
0:20.0	My guest today is Dr. Nido Cabane. As a teenager, he came to the US knowing a tiny bit of English and with $50 in his pocket.
0:30.0	From those humble beginnings, Nido worked to become a well-respected business leader and the president of High Point University.
0:39.0	He's authored two dozen books and is the recipient of the prestigious Horatio Alger Award for Distinguished Americans.
0:47.0	In our conversation, Nido shares strategies on how to improve yourself and advance your business during times of crisis.
0:55.0	We discuss his passion for serving his students and his belief that everyone must believe
1:00.4	in the art of the possible.
1:02.2	He even shares how your choice in chocolate can
1:04.7	make you more money. I like that. Nido, welcome to the show.
1:08.6	Thank you, Nerec, always a pleasure to be with you and thank you for all the good you're
1:12.2	doing in the world.
1:13.9	Well, Nido, thank you so much and it's great to have you with us today.
1:16.8	Nido, as I mentioned coming to America as a teenager, $50 in your pocket.
1:22.6	Tell us what that experience was like.
1:25.4	Well, you know, I go up in a Christian family
1:27.7	in the Middle East and we always look to the United States
1:30.1	as the place where you can achieve your dreams.
1:33.0	My mother used to say to me there's no such thing
1:34.9	as unrealistic dreams, only unrealistic timelines.
1:38.6	So even though we were poor, my dad died
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