I regularly upgrade my software.
My mental software.
Bang for buck, books are hard to beat.
Vinh Giang tells a great story about his father explaining to him why Vinh had failed in past businesses.
His father explains it is because “you don’t have enough soldiers in your army”.
And “…every time you read a book you recruit that author. They are standing behind you in your army and they are standing with you in spirit”.
Vinh had 50 soldiers and his father told him that he needed 500 for this battle.
Now, Vinh is a successful world renowned speaker and business owner, he credits his high confidence and success to having 100s of soldiers in his army.
I love this metaphor.
I’ve been able to recruit many soldiers.
A big enabler for me is audio books – I can crunch through a book much faster than in print, it’s just what works for me.
So here is another soldier for your army AND you can even download the audio book for free using the QR code shown.
Life On All Cylinders by Gary Kadi is about empowering you to live fully with joy, purpose, and freedom by mastering mindset, health, and authentic connections.
For context, Gary Kadi is a seasoned entrepreneur with success in dental consulting, where he’s guided practices in growth and operational efficiency.
His business experience is hands-on, marked by real-world insights into building and scaling companies.
In personal life Kadi faced and overcame alcoholism, an experience that reshaped his life.
Hitting rock bottom led him to focus on health, relationships, and self-growth, and this journey of recovery influences his work today.
A holistic approach.
By the way, I’m also excited to share that our very own VirtualDOO COO Max Warren also contributed to this book!
Here were my key takeaways:
1. Living Without Limits
It is possible to live with chronic joy by addressing feelings of shame, guilt, and self-doubt.
The book offers tools and strategies to reframe thoughts and emotions to remove these barriers.
Do this and you can achieve true freedom—whether around time, money, or frustrations.
2. Physical Health and Metabolic Reset
Good health fuels success.
Reset your body and emotions.
Emotional intelligence helps you connect with others.
Learn to recognize and manage your feelings, rather than suppress them.
3. Career Success and Wealth Creation
Align your career and financial strategies with your core values to create long-term wealth and success.
Authentic leadership is about embracing your roles as both business leaders and in family life, all while maintaining your authentic self.
4. The Three Levels of Transformation
- Learn the Rules: Gathering knowledge and principles.
- Bend the Rules: Transformational shifts through deeper understanding.
- Break the Rules: Implementing a customized plan for sustained success.
5. Community and Accountability
Joining a community has many benefits such as sharing your journey, holding each other accountable and creating a space of trust and transformation.
6. Surrendering to Win
The counterintuitive principle of “surrendering to win”: asking for help and admitting vulnerability.
This is key to overcoming the pride that keeps many of us from reaching our potential.
7. Holistic Integration
All aspects of life are interconnected—health, relationships, and financial success must work in sync to truly live “on all cylinders.”
If one area falters, it can destabilize the entire system.
Talk soon,
Lloyd
PS – Is your business not firing on all cylinders? Let’s chat.
