Chris Chapman ON: The Importance of a Bigger Purpose and Self Awareness when Building Wealth.

The Picture of Wealth

In this podcast episode, Dustin sits down with entrepreneur Chris Chapman, who shares insights and advice on how to increase income and build wealth. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, becoming addicted to learning, and finding a reason bigger than oneself for wanting to be successful. Chris also shares tips on improving mental health through positive habits such as gratitude, exercise, and proper diet. He recommends book and podcast resources for personal development and financial literacy. Chris Chapman grew up in a middle class family and at a young age aspired to be different than most. His entrepreneurial background begins at 12 years old when he would go door to door asking to mow people's lawns to help support himself financially. Since then, he has become a Clemson University graduate who majored in business and entrepreneurship. After graduation, Chris Chapman spent time as an Account Manager where he built relationships with Fortune 500 clients. He is now an Executive Director for a firm that makes annual economic business intelligence reports, in this role he sells advertisements directly to the C-suite. He is also the Founder of the Next Level Minds podcast and coaching brand. What we discuss: [00:03:01] Chris emphasizes the importance of making a conscious decision to want to be wealthy and the mindset shift required to achieve it. [00:04:30] Chris talks about analyzing personal skill sets, attributes, characteristics, and behaviours to identify potential income-generating opportunities. [00:05:15] Chris stresses the importance of continuous learning through books, podcasts, and courses to increase earning potential. [00:07:21] Chris explains the value of building a strong network and surrounding oneself with successful individuals to learn from and gain valuable advice. [00:08:57] Chris gives tips for identifying one's strengths and personality traits, including self-reflection, seeking feedback from others, and taking personality tests. [00:12:41] Chris shares the impact of maintaining our mental health, including focusing on what is in one's control, practicing gratitude, and being intentional about what is consumed in the mind. [00:14:47] Chris talks about the importance of auditing what we put into our minds, such as social media, news, and processed food, then replacing them with positive things like podcasts, books, and nutritious food. [00:18:52] Chris shares his personal experience of doubling his income from 2020 to 2021 by developing a strong belief system, setting affirmations and reminders, and visualizing success. [00:21:51] Chris shares a study from Colin Henderson's book "Quiet Mind" about the power of visualization. [00:23:09] Chris shares book and podcast recommendations for personal development, including "Five Things a Millionaire Taught Me," "Think and Grow Rich," "Crucial Conversations," "The Ed Mylett Show," "How I Built This," "Next Level Minds," "Real Business Owners," and "Real AF by Andy Frisella." [00:27:40] Chris emphasizes the importance of setting high standards for oneself and being a strong leader to help others do the same, with the hope of creating a ripple effect of positive change in society. [00:31:10] Chris discusses the importance of shifting one's mindset to focus on growth and learning, rather than just making money. [00:33:20] Chris emphasizes the need to find a bigger reason for wanting to be successful, such as helping others or making a positive impact on the world. Episode Resources: Chris Chapman | Linkedin Chris Chapman | Instagram Chris Chapman | Podcast