256: Jake Ducey - Smile, Author of The Purpose Principles

I am beyond pleased that I got to spend time with Jake Ducey. He is truly a remarkable man. Many people will go their entire lives never stopping to listen to the voices within. So many more may hear the faintest whispers of their souls but do not have the courage to follow their path, live their purpose.

Prompted by an early near death experience and an epiphany in a Economics class, Jake left the oft-paved path of college and career to find out what his life was truly meant to be. He backpacked the world in search of answers. At the end of his journey after an extensive stay in a Thai monastery the answers presented themselves.

"Balance, peace and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them" - Thomas Kincaide

There exists a balance point much like Thomas Kincaide writes about. It's the point where you fully understand who you are, why you are here on this planet, and how to use that understanding to serve the world.

"Peace and Love go hand in hand and Love is a connection to everyone. Therefore to understand calm, you need to step outside of who you are." - Thom Walters

It has been said that no man is an island. The understanding exists that in order to live fully one must acknowledge that he or she is not alone. Each of us must commune with one and other in order to live fully.