How to Lean in When Everything Falls Apart with Chris Taylor

The Eternal Optimist

Matt sits down with Chris Taylor, CEO of Actionable, to discuss the transformative power of curiosity, resilience, and personal growth in both life and business. Chris talks about going through the fallout of his business partner's sudden legal troubles, balancing personal and professional crises, and the long journey toward forgiveness and healing. From the importance of breathwork and gratitude journaling to building a culture of "leaning in," this episode is a masterclass in overcoming challenges and leading with intention. Tune in for strategies and an inspiring story of growth through adversity.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Meeting Chris Taylor: The Eternal Optimist Who Turns Challenges into Opportunities
• 00:01:33 - A Lego Guitar, A Life of Curiosity: The Artifacts That Define Chris
• 00:04:51 - Above the Meth Lab: A Canadian's Take on U.S. Elections
• 00:08:24 - When the World Falls Apart: Surviving Business and Personal Crises
• 00:15:56 - Breathing Through Chaos: Mastering Stress with Simple Techniques
• 00:20:57 - Pedaling Toward Peace: How Cycling Fuels Joy and Freedom
• 00:25:56 - Mastermind Talks Magic: Finding Community and Perspective
• 00:27:18 - Breaking Free: Moving from Survival to Purposeful Growth
• 00:29:15 - Turning 40: Reflecting on Life’s Biggest Questions
• 00:30:17 - Gratitude, Growth, and Game-Changing Habits
• 00:34:38 - Chris’s Journey to Building a Behavior Change Platform
• 00:36:36 - Books That Shape Us: Lessons from Godin, Vaynerchuk, and More
• 00:44:53 - Lightning Round of Inspiration: Optimistic Books, Music, and Life Tips

Links and Resources

• Chris on LinkedIn
• Actionable

Book Recommendations

• Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
• The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• Linchpin by Seth Godin
• All books by Seth Godin
• All books by Gary Vaynerchuk

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