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Published Sep 21, 2015

Bert Jacobs on The Power of Optimism with Lewis Howes

Bert Jacobs, co-founder of Life is Good, explores the transformative power of optimism in life and business with Lewis Howes, sharing inspiring insights on business growth, integrating social causes, and the crucial roles of gratitude, relationships, resilience, and humor.
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  • Gratitude

    reflects on his gratitude for his parents, especially their influence on his optimistic outlook. He shares how his mother's unwavering positivity and his father's eventual return to joy shaped his perspective 1. Jacobs also recounts his mother's last wishes, emphasizing the importance of living a life full of love and connection 2.

    She lived her whole life, like, giving love, and she loved with all her heart, every day. And so now that she knows she's dying, she didn't have to run around to make up for love she didn't get.

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    These reflections highlight the deep personal connections that have enriched his life and the Life is Good brand.

       

    Life Lessons

    Jacobs shares key life lessons from his personal and professional journey, emphasizing the importance of relationships and resilience. He credits his mother's optimism and a family ritual of sharing good news at the dinner table as foundational to his outlook 3. Jacobs also highlights the power of humor in breaking down barriers and fostering connections 4.

    If in the first 60 seconds I can make them laugh, that room gets small.

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    These insights underline the significance of maintaining a positive disposition and the transformative power of laughter.

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