The philosophy that creates prosperity for all | Bruce Barlean | TEDxCincinnati
What if the key to your biggest breakthroughs and the antidote to burnout, stress, and scarcity thinking was helping others succeed? Entrepreneur Bruce Barlean shares his astonishing journey from sleeping on the streets to building multiple thriving companies, all guided by the transformative philosophy of Givingism. In this game-changing talk, Bruce reveals how Givingism not only turned his life around but also created businesses where everyone wins. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about success and discover how embracing Givingism could lead to a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life, unlocking abundance for others and yourself. Prepare to be inspired as Bruce shares how Givingism could be the missing piece in creating a world where prosperity is the norm for all. https://givingism.com#Givingism #BruceBarlean #AbundanceOverScarcity #HelpOthersSucceed #UnlockingAbundance #ProsperityForAll #RedefiningSuccess #PurposeDrivenBusiness #ConsciousCapitalism #ServantLeadership #PayItForward #CollectiveThriving Bruce Barlean's journey from homeless teen to successful entrepreneur taught him that the more you give, the more you get. As founder of Barlean's Organic Oils, Mahilani Wellness, and the Givingism movement, Bruce discovered focusing on others' success fuels your
own prosperity. Givingism's principles guide his companies to lift up all stakeholders and transform our economy. Bruce envisions shifting how we define success from profits to a thriving society. His upcoming book "Givingism" aims to inspire people
to embrace abundance over scarcity and create a world where everyone wins. Bruce serves on non-profit boards, mentors youth, and enjoys fishing. Join the Givingism movement at www.Givingism.com or follow @Givingism and @BruceBarlean to discover how unlocking abundance for others is the key to your own fulfillment and success. https://givingism.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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