TGM Classic | Guy Kawasaki | Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0 • 135 Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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What sets remarkable individuals apart from the rest? Dive into the heart of this question with Guy Kawasaki, a trailblazer in the realms of entrepreneurship and innovation, as he talks about his newest book Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference. Combining his 40 years of experience with the wisdom from 200 noteworthy individuals, including luminaries like Jane Goodall and Steve Wozniak, Guy revealed the key qualities that set remarkable individuals apart from the crowd. Through anecdotes and reflections, he highlights the importance of growth, resilience, leadership, and graciousness as foundational elements for achieving remarkable success. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Guy to talk about his experiences at Apple during the Steve Jobs era, recounting the demanding yet transformative nature of working alongside the visionary leader. The conversation transitions to the creative process and grit required to succeed in entrepreneurship, drawing parallels between the processes of writing and entrepreneurship as they relate to endurance and refinement. This episode also underscores the importance of empowering others and making a difference as the essence of greatness, encapsulating the core message of Guy’s newest book Think Remarkable. Topics include: Guy reveals what motivated him to pursue a life of wealth and success Envy as a positive force to achieve greatness and make a difference Three key traits of remarkable people: growth, grit, grace The benefits of using success to empower others and make a positive impact Finding purpose and fulfillment in work The influence of tough teachers and bosses on one’s personal growth and success Guy shares insights into the writing process of Think Remarkable And other topics… Sponsored by: Constant Contact: Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at constantcontact.com. Express VPN: Secure your online data today with ExpressVPN. Go to expressvpn.com/darius. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Jerry: Save $1,300/year on car insurance with Jerry at Jerry.ai/greatness. [DISCLAIMER: *Based on drivers who switched and saved with Jerry over the past twelve months. Over 20% of drivers who switched with Jerry found a monthly premium of $87 or less. Not all drivers find savings.] Connect with Guy: Website: https://guykawasaki.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuyKawasaki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guykawasaki/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Remarkable-Paths-Transform-Difference/dp/139424522X Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's up, gang? Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host Darius from Shazday.
0:07.7	I'm so pumped to have you here with me. And listen, the greatness machine were about two things.
0:12.1	Number one, people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness
0:16.5	in the world and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode,
0:20.6	we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin
0:24.6	stories, what made them tick, what got them to where they are now. Why? So it can help you step
0:29.2	into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally,
0:33.4	you might hear a few solo episodes for myself, more as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder
0:39.6	to help you grow and level up in your journey
0:41.9	to scale your life and your business.
0:43.9	So come be a fly on the wall,
0:45.7	enjoy the conversation,
0:46.9	and I'm stoked to have you here with me.
0:59.8	Guys, welcome to today's episode of The Greatness Machine. I'm your host, Darius Murchase Mnoyne.
1:01.1	We have a special guest.
1:02.0	My man, Guy Kawasaki is in the house.
1:04.5	What's up, Guy?
1:08.8	You got to pick up the pace of your talk.
1:12.6	You can't listen to this at one point, more than 1.0 or else you're screwed.
1:19.8	How you doing, guy?
1:21.9	I'm doing good.
1:23.0	I'm doing good.
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