Hey, what’s up, everyone! Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Daily New Years podcast. This episode brings us a very special guest, and one you may not expect.

Today we’re talking to TedX Speaker and Rabbi, Yonason Goldson. Yonason is a former hitchhiker, world traveler, journalist, and teacher and he comes to us from St. Louis Missouri, just two hours North of my own hometown, so hopefully we can get a coffee soon.

Today’s episode is a wide-ranging conversation and we touch on everything from sharpening your mind and overcoming societal labels to ethics in business and becoming a sought after speaker.

There’s a lot of great stuff to talk about, so let’s not waste another minute. Click play, sit back, and enjoy this wonderful conversation.

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For the full show notes, links, and resources, visit: https://www.austinbollinger.com/podcast/yonason-goldson/

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Show Notes

 — Getting to Know Yonason Goldson – [01:45]

 — Yonason’s Journey into Keynote Speaking – [03:46]

 — The Keynote Speaker with 3,000 Years’ Experience – [11:58]

 — Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Times – [13:09]

 — Becoming Better Every Day – [15:06]

 — How to Sharpen Your Mind by Opening Up to New Ideas – [19:09]

 — Overcoming the Fears Surround New and Opposing Ideas – [22:07]

 — Being Willing to Evaluate Every Side of an Idea – [25:40]

 — The Limiting Nature of Labels in our Lives – [28:36]

 — The Difference Between Liberalism and Conservatism – [32:09]

 — The Importance of Ethics in Business Today – [35:13]

 — Meeting in the Rational Middle to Avoid Damaging Polarization – [36:11]

 — Listening to Hear vs. Listening to Respond – [37:10]

 — What Does it Mean to Be Ethical in Business? – [39:36]

 — How Does a World-Traveling Rabbi Get into Business Ethics? – [41:15]

 — Finding Your Own Unique Voice and Message – [43:32]

 — Crystallized Clarity, Short Term Goals, and Long Term Vision – [45:49]

 — The Power of Talking to People You Disagree With – [50:08]

 — Connecting with Yonason Goldson – [52:57]