Why Success Is a Team Effort: Lessons from James Parkes

How can shifting your focus from personal success to collective well-being create a lasting impact on your life and those around you?

In this inspiring episode, Kevin sits down with James Parkes, a former professional rugby player turned entrepreneur, to discuss his journey from sports to building a platform that prioritizes preventive health and corporate responsibility. James shares how stepping away from his dream job in rugby led him to pursue a higher calling—one centered around helping others live healthier, more fulfilling lives. The conversation dives deep into the power of relationships, resilience in business, and how the alignment of personal values with professional goals can lead to remarkable achievements.

[00:01 - 05:42] The Decision to Step Away from Rugby

• Realizing the need to help those less privileged despite having a fulfilling career
• How professional success doesn’t always align with personal fulfillment
• The impact of stepping outside a comfort zone to pursue a bigger mission

[05:43 - 10:30] Building a Health & Wellbeing Platform

• The birth of a business model based on people, planet, and profit
• The challenges and failures that come with building a mission-driven company
• The role of corporate responsibility in preventive health initiatives

[10:31 - 15:07] The Power of Relationships

• Leveraging personal and professional relationships to scale a business
• How degrees of separation can open doors to unexpected opportunities
• The influence of supportive mentors and the importance of "paying it forward."

[15:08 - 20:47] The Biological and Social Benefits of Helping Others

• Serving others improves not just mental well-being but also physical health
• How helping others fosters a supportive community that drives collective success
• Manifesting positive energy attracts like-minded people and creates synergy

[20:48 - 23:18] How Relationships Define Success

• Success is rarely achieved alone; it's a collective effort powered by strong relationships
• The compounding effect of networking and creating a tribe
• Why being kind and generous can lead to long-lasting success

Key Quotes:

"Failure is not something to be scared of. It’s something to embrace, learn from, stand up, dust yourself off, and keep going." — James Parkes

"Great people never achieve anything alone; it’s the compounding effect of lots of great people working together." — James Parkes

Connect with James: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-parkes-066aa330  

Website: https://www.my-dayapp.com 

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