Ari Gunzburg- The Five Keys of Greatness

A Joyful Rebellion

My guest today is Ari Gunzburg, an award-winning speaker and coach working to solve human disconnection.

Ari inspires people using personal stories filled with triumph, tragedy, and transformation, and draws on his experiences in nature's great healing domain to give others hope and light. He is the author of the popular parable, The Little Book Of Greatness.

We talk about some of the modern distractions that contribute to disconnection and how to be more aware of them. Then we discuss Ari’s five keys of greatness. I’m excited for you to hear this episode, so let’s get it going!

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Connect:

Website https://www.arigunzburg.com/ Website #2 https://www.5keystogreatness.com/ Website #3 https://littlebookofgreatness.com/ LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/arigunz Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/AriGunzburg Twitter URL https://twitter.com/AriGunzburg YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTme9CXv-r9DP8r4HzM5cQ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arigunz ----more---- Summary In this episode, host James Walters interviews Ari Gunsberg, an award-winning speaker and coach who focuses on solving human disconnection. They discuss the importance of nature in reconnecting with ourselves and others, and the sense of awe and humility that comes from being in nature. They also touch on the impact of technology on our sense of connection and the need for balance. Ari shares insights from his book, The Little Book of Greatness, which explores the journey of a man searching for answers and the five keys to greatness. The conversation explores the five keys to greatness: giving, reason, engagement, amazing (positive thinking), and tenacity. The guest shares how he learned these lessons the hard way and how he distilled them into a framework for a better life. The importance of checking in with oneself and being present in the moment is emphasized, as well as the role of nature in creating awareness. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how to apply the five keys in daily life and how to connect with the guest's work. Keywords nature, human disconnection, connection, sense of awe, humility, technology, balance, The Little Book of Greatness, five keys to greatness, five keys to greatness, giving, reason, engagement, positive thinking, tenacity, awareness, presence, nature, applying the keys Takeaways

• Nature can help us reconnect with ourselves and others, providing a sense of awe and humility.
• Technology can hinder our sense of connection if we become too reliant on it.
• Finding a balance between technology and nature is important for overall well-being.
• The Little Book of Greatness explores the journey of a man seeking answers and the five keys to greatness. The five keys to greatness are giving, reason, engagement, positive thinking, and tenacity.
• Checking in with oneself and being present in the moment is crucial for personal growth and well-being.
• Nature can help create awareness and provide opportunities for self-reflection.
• Applying the five keys in daily life can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful existence.
• Connecting with the guest's work can be done through the website ariguns.com.

Sound Bites

• "The belonging that I'm talking about is just feeling like you have a sense of togetherness and a sense of being there with the people that we're with."
• "We're losing that sense of community and that sense of this is where I belong in the world."
• "Being in nature allows me to just shut part of my brain off and reconnect with myself in a way that I am more present."
• "The first key is to be more giving to provide for the people around us with money, time, compassion, anything like that."
• "The third key is engaged, to be more present in the moment and to put the phone down and be with the people you're with."
• "The fourth key is amazing, which is just a keyword to remember the concept of thinking positively."

Chapters 00:00Introduction 01:30The Importance of Nature in Reconnecting 08:19Finding Balance in a Digital Age 10:33Exploring the Five Keys to Greatness 25:22Nature as a Catalyst for Awareness 34:26Applying the Five Keys in Daily Life 37:38Connecting with Ari Gunz' Work