Ranting About Success: Interview with David Newman

Below is the first in what I hope will be a series of audio posts titled, “Ranting About Success!” In the series, I will chat with different people about their views on how to succeed, and how to not do stupid things, and what we can learn from the stupid things they have done, etc. If the first interview is any measure, it should be a very fun and very informative series.

First up, I interview David Newman, founder and head of Red Arrow, an expert agency that connects corporations and associations with experts, consultant, and speakers that they want to bring in to make their organization look like a rock star. Awesome!

You can listen or download the audio here:

Avish “Rants About Success” with David Newman

David and I talk about all sorts of interesting things, including:

• Why you should “Get Serious, Get Help, or Get Out” (and what those all mean!)
• The idea of letting go of the way you think you are going to find success
• The danger of thinking you have it all figured out
• Questioning whether you still want your dream
• The stupidity of jumping in without a game-plan
• The problems with “emotional impulsiveness”
• How to use a personal mantra to stay on track
• Why David gets annoyed by people who are “waiting for the economy to come back”
• The importance of not being a bad-mouthed sad-sack moron
• Why you shouldn’t say, “I’m not going to participate in the recession”
• Being able to succeed in the landscape you’re given
• And more!

If you enjoy this interview, please leave a comment with your suggestions for future interview topics!