In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Mike Baker, author of The Optimist’s Way: Rising With Hope Toward Purpose and Light.

Mike is a CEO, artist, musician, and father of three who’s spent decades leading with empathy in community healthcare while creating art and music that amplify hope. He’s the founder of The Optimist’s Way — a movement and a message rooted in resilience, creativity, and connection.

In this episode, you’ll learn why optimism isn’t blind positivity — it’s a daily, conscious choice rooted in presence and purpose; how slowing down helps you find meaning in the chaos; and how Mike’s creative use of AI has opened new doors for storytelling, healing, and expression.

We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Mike Baker.

To Learn More about Mike and buy his book visit:

The Book: https://a.co/d/025B2Iq

Website/Socials: https://mikebakerhq.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091396103160

https://www.youtube.com/@Mike-BakerMusic

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaker1398/

https://tiktok.com/@mikebakerhq

https://instagram.com/infinitecanvasai

**Chapters may slightly vary depending on ad placement**

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:24  Why optimism & gratitude are important in a chaotic world

2:51  Realistic optimism vs toxic positivity (“show your work!”)

7:08  Stoic joy: Understanding what you control & your choices

10:34  Deep meaning in Mike Baker’s book

14:06  The need for the optimist’s way

16:01  AI’s role in creating art with Mike

20:52  Tired about life? Go the optimist’s way

21:46  Your attention is a form of love

25:36  Making others feel like a million bucks

30:26  Slowing down & letting your brain breathe

33:45  Being quicker to forgive & say sorry

35:40  Where to find Mike

36:24  Ironmans & Spartan Races

39:02  Slow down and find the beauty around you

40:09  Mike’s mentors & their influence

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The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!

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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Kim Butler, author of many books including Busting the Scarcity Mindset: Your Guide to Becoming a Prosperity Thinker.

Kim is the founder of Prosperity Thinkers, co-founder of the Prosperity Economics Movement, and the author of eleven paradigm-shifting financial books. She’s been helping families and entrepreneurs build wealth without Wall Street for over 30 years. A former financial planner who walked away from conventional practices, Kim is now a nationally recognized expert in whole life strategies, cash flow control, and building lifelong prosperity.

In this episode, you’ll learn why scarcity thinking shows up more often than you realize, how to actively retrain your mindset using the 7 Principles of Prosperity, and why gratitude—not budgeting—is the real secret to abundance.

We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Kim Butler.

To Learn More about Kim and buy her book visit:

The Book: https://a.co/d/fF6sUQ5

Website/Socials: prosperitythinkers.com/bookthinkers

https://prosperityparents.com/

https://bustingscarcitymindset.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdhbutler/

https://www.youtube.com/user/KimButlerP4P

https://twitter.com/kimdhbutler

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Learning personal finance through books and audiobooks

5:47 Kim’s first book “Leave your life insurance”

7:34 Publishing a book through Amazon

8:54 How Kim’s wisdom helps you bust the scarcity mindset

11:53 What to do about the scarcity mindset (praising & gratitude)

18:42 Gratitude is the antithesis of scarcity

22:49 The habit of scarcity

25:27 Positive affirmations to counteract the scarcity mindset

29:48 Who should read Kim’s book

34:52 Prosperity Parents: Expectations, Earning, E…

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The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Marco Pasqua, author of From Potential to Purpose: Your Guide to Authentic Connections.

Marco is an award-winning entrepreneur, accessibility consultant, and inspirational speaker. Born with cerebral palsy, he’s spent over a decade helping global brands and organizations create more inclusive environments — all while showing others how to turn life’s obstacles into fuel for growth. He’s delivered TEDx talks, advised governments, and created a framework that’s changing lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Marco’s CUBE Principle can help you creatively utilize your best energy to overcome challenges, how to reframe limitations into launchpads for purpose, and why authentic connection — to people, passions, and yourself — is the key to lasting success.

We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Marco Pasqua.

To Learn More about Marco and buy his book visit:

The Book: https://a.co/d/cx8355Z

Website/Socials: https://www.marcopasqua.com/

https://www.instagram.com/marcogpasqua/

https://www.facebook.com/RealMarcoPasqua

https://www.youtube.com/@MarcoPasqua

https://twitter.com/Marco_Pasqua

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:30 “Back to the Future”’s impact on Marco’s life and on how he sees life

2:48 The importance of entertainment and action

4:11 Identifying signs that you are on the right track in your life

6:42 A story Nick has never shared before about the number 42

9:08 The importance of gratitude and acknowledging serendipity

12:30 Why Marco didn’t define himself with the word “disability”

15:58 Marco’s experience using NLP to influence someone

18:56 Bradley Cooper’s “Limitless” & NLP

21:39 Creatively utilizing your best energy & connecting

25:18 Finding your tribe

28:47 Setting boundaries is as important as showing love (Parenting)

30:49 Cultivating emotional intelligence as a parent

32:58 Bringing an older version of yourself to give you wisdom

34:51 The butterfly effect and being aware of your choices

36:44 Nick’s story with a member of the BookThinkers family in Croatia

42:18 Where to find Marco’s book and work

43:56 Marco’s one message to the world

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