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The Success Paradox

By: Gary C. Cooper
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  • Success is not a goal, it’s a lifestyle. Join Gary C. Cooper, who survived bankruptcy and a terminal diagnosis by letting go of everything he’d learned about success. His miracle story is inspiring entrepreneurs to re-think what success really is and become healthy and wealthy, like Gary is today. Learn how to surrender & win in business and in life, with Gary Cooper and The Success Paradox, a production of Forbes Books.
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Episodes
  • Second Wind: Embarking on Your Ultimate Adventure with Scott Shawyer (Part Two)

    Second Wind: Embarking on Your Ultimate Adventure with Scott Shawyer (Part Two)
    May 2 2024
    In Part 2, Scott opens up about the intense training regimen required to prepare his body for the nearly 4,000-mile journey across treacherous waters. He also discusses the critical contingency plans in place for if he gets stuck in the middle of the ocean during the race, from navigating storms to rationing supplies. Tune in as Gary and this late-blooming adventurer discuss the paradoxes of pursuing your passions later in life, pushing beyond perceived limits, and redefining success on your own daring terms in a conversation that embodies Gary's philosophy - that true success means letting go of conventional definitions and embarking on a lifestyle of growth and adventure.
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    26 mins
  • Second Wind: Embarking on Your Ultimate Adventure with Scott Shawyer (Part One)

    Second Wind: Embarking on Your Ultimate Adventure with Scott Shawyer (Part One)
    Apr 25 2024
    Gary welcomes Scott Shawyer, a 52-year-old sailing pioneer and adventurer preparing for one of the most grueling challenges in all of sailing - the 3,600-mile New York Vendee solo transatlantic race from New York City to France. What makes Scott's incredible journey from former CEO of an industrial engineering company to ocean racer truly unique is that he discovered his passion for offshore racing just a few years ago, with his ultimate goal being to become the first Canadian to complete the legendary non-stop, unassisted, solo circumnavigation Vendee Globe in 2028 at age 56, raising awareness about preserving our watersheds along the way. Tune in as Gary and this late-blooming adventurer discuss the paradoxes of pursuing your passions later in life, pushing beyond perceived limits, and redefining success on your own daring terms in a conversation that embodies Gary's philosophy - that true success means letting go of conventional definitions and embarking on a lifestyle of growth and adventure.
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    21 mins
  • The Coach and CEO: Joe Moglia's Playbook for Unconventional Success (Part Two)

    The Coach and CEO: Joe Moglia's Playbook for Unconventional Success (Part Two)
    Mar 28 2024
    In part two, Joe Moglia unveils the profound moment he realized he had truly "made it" as a football coach at Coastal Carolina, the culmination of his extraordinary journey. Baring his soul, he candidly unpacks the two greatest obstacles that define his path. With raw vulnerability, Joe shares how these experiences forged his unique philosophy that genuine success transcends accolades, finances, or records. His hard-won wisdom inspires listeners to cultivate resilience, courage, and purpose as true measures of achievement. Prepare to be deeply moved by Joe’s perseverance and redefinition of winning in life.

    About Joe Moglia: Joe Moglia is the former CEO and Chairman of TD Ameritrade, Chairman of Fundamental Global Investors and Capital Wealth Advisors, and Chair of Athletics and Executive Advisor to the President at Coastal Carolina University.

    In 2012, Joe became the Head Football Coach at Coastal Carolina and in his first five seasons his team went to the National Playoffs all 5 years and was Conference Champion 4 times. His overall record was 56-22 for a .718 winning percentage. In his last 11 years of college coaching, he was a part of 8 championship teams. He has also received multiple Coach of the Year honors, including the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year award, was the recipient of the Vince Lombardi Award and was inducted into the Lombardi Hall of Fame. He was also selected to the Big South Conference All Decade Team. Based on his success at the FCS level, CCU was invited to go to the FBS.

    Joe has been a Football Coach for 25 years, but it’s not been a traditional 25 years. He began his career as a coach for 16 years, moved to the business world for over 24, and back to coaching in 2009.

    In the business world, he was at Merrill Lynch for 17 years before becoming the CEO at TD Ameritrade in 2001. When Joe stepped down in 2008, shareholders had enjoyed a 500% return. In 2009, he became Chairman of the Board and stepped down in 2020 when TD Ameritrade was acquired by Charles Schwab. At close, the combined company was worth $100 BILLION with client assets of $7 TRILLION. When Joe arrived, these numbers were $700 million and $24 Billion.

    Moglia has received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the Sharp Trophy for Leadership. He has been honored by the National Italian American Foundation, UNICO, the Columbus Citizens Foundation, the Irish Arts Center, the American Institute for Stuttering and the Stuttering Association for the Young.

    He has been inducted into NINE Halls of Fame, is a member of the National Economics Honor Society, is the recipient of three Honorary Doctorates and has given 8 commencement addresses. Joe has already had a book written about his life, and he is also the only author who has written books published on both investing and football. He is currently writing a book on leadership.
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    22 mins
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