The Power of Small Steps from Struggle to Success | Akira Iguchi x TFD

The Financial Dad Podcast

In this conversation, we talked with Akira Iguchi about his transformative journey from feeling lost and alone in New York City to becoming a successful entrepreneur and author. We talked about the importance of mindset, overcoming self-doubt, and the small, practical steps he took to build his business from scratch from a place of passion.

Akira felt lost and alone when he first moved to New York City.
Meeting Tony Robbins transformed Akira's mindset.
He started organizing small seminars to share his message.
Akira learned the importance of combining passion with business acumen.
He set small financial goals to survive in the early days.
Constantly improving and adapting was key to his success.
Time management is crucial for productivity and success.
Asking for help and advice from others is essential.
Financial stability allows for personal investments and growth.
Taking actionable steps is vital for aspiring entrepreneurs.
00:00 Introduction to Akira's Journey
01:46 From Struggles to Self-Discovery
04:35 The Turning Point: Moving to the U.S.
06:35 Building a Business from Passion
10:28 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear
14:53 Fundamentals of Business Success
15:43 Time Management Strategies
19:20 Making Key Business Decisions
21:11 Financial Growth and Investment
23:11 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Where to find Akira:
Instagram: @akiraiguchi1
Lifestyle Millionaire: How to Turn Your Passion into a $1,000,000 Business by Akira Iguchi

Things mentioned:
Think and Grow Rich!: The Original Version, Restored and Revised by Napoleon Hill
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a communication and psychology technique that aims to change behavior and thinking patterns. It's based on the idea that language, neurological processes, and behavior are connected.

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