Chris Begin shares why these influencers are his favorite top 10!
Whether you’re trying to elevate to the top of the corporate world or start a successful recruitment business, it requires dedication. A key success habit of the most successful people out there is to seek inspiration and advice from those who have already achieved the results you are looking for. Educating yourself on the success clues left behind by the world’s most successful individuals can help you compress time and accelerate your results, shaping how you think and work.
In the world of personal development and self-mastery, there are leaders who have profoundly influenced me, guiding me to model the habits and strategies of the world’s most successful individuals. In this blog post, I’ll share my favorite influencers who have helped me drive my efforts in scaling Begin Recruitment and Career Elevation Academy.
I invite you to research these inspirational leaders and influencers because I hope they inspire you as they did me.
My Favorite Influencers!
Tony Robbins:
Tony Robbins’ teachings on personal development, motivation, and leadership have been instrumental in shaping my approach to coaching and mentoring. His emphasis on the power of mindset and the importance of taking massive action has been a driving force to me investing extra hours of my day into my passion. Attending his Unleash The Power Within event inspired me to become a coach to help others unlock their full career potential! Also, attending his Business Mastery event was in my opinion the missing piece of the puzzle I needed to know in order grow into a business owner and away from a business operator!
Lewis Howes:
As a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur, Lewis Howes’ journey embodies the spirit of resilience and determination because he conquered the adversity of his athletic career being cut short due to career ending injury. Host of the successful podcast “The School of Greatness.” and writer of many books on personal growth have been a source of inspiration for me. Howes’ has taught me how to build genuine connections and that gift value to others which has influenced my approach to networking and client relationships. He has also been a major inspiration behind my podcast endeavors.
Steve Harvey:
Steve Harvey’s story of overcoming adversity and achieving success against all odds is truly inspiring. His passion for helping others discover their purpose and his easy to understand motivational messages has inspired me always to push forward and believe “I always figure it out.” Harvey’s insights into the power of faith java encouraged me to stay focused on my goals and never give up. He is a favorite referral of mine to those when in need of elevating their life.
Les Brown:
Les Brown’s, a founding pillar of the motivation empowerment community has made some powerful speeches on self-belief which have made a profound impact on me believing in myself. His journey from poverty to success is a testament to the power of resilience, determination and self-education. Brown’s teachings have inspired me to help others break through their limiting beliefs which I believe is a key pillar to growing as an influential leader.
Mel Robbins:
Mel Robbins’ concept of the “5 Second Rule” has been a game-changer for me. Her simple yet effective strategy for overcoming procrastination and taking action has helped me become more productive and focused. Robbins’ insights into the importance of pushing and “Do it now” attitude has enabled me to keep pushing forward on the 80 plus hour work weeks. She has been the inspirational fire behind my sense of urgency and importance of not delaying the work on my ambitions.
Gary Vaynerchuk:
Gary Vaynerchuk’s no-nonsense approach to voicing his opinions on business and marketing strategies has been a source of inspiration for me. His emphasis on the importance of hard work, hustle, and authenticity has shaped my approach to entrepreneurship. Vaynerchuk’s insights into building a personal brand and leveraging social media have influenced my marketing strategies for Begin Recruitment and Career Elevation Academy.
Dean Graziosi:
Dean Graziosi’s teachings helped me discover the “Knowledge Brokerage Business”. His coaching programs have helped me become an effective communicator with my ideal target audiences allowing me to help others achieve the breakthroughs they deserve. Graziosi is a key pillar in managing Tony Robbins’s business empire and his expertise has taught me what it takes to impact thousands of people through my passion for teaching corporate career elevation strategies.
Grant Cardone:
Grant Cardone’s philosophy of “10X-ing” your goals and taking massive action has had a profound impact on me. His style of online presence and commanding presence of high volume content has inspired my organization’s online influencership strategy. His teachings on sales, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building have inspired me to think bigger and aim higher in my career. Like Cardone, who is the leading influencer in sales training and real estate investment strategy, my goal is to become the Grant Cardone of the global recruitment industry.
Garrett J. White:
Garrett J. White’s teachings on mindset and personal development have been transformative for me. I discovered him at one of the lowest points of my career, and his program “Wakeup Warrior” inspired me to adopt a warrior mindset in my approach to business and life. His emphasis on embracing the power of truth in all aspects of your life. His emphasis also on the importance of there is such a thing as a “have it all” lifestyle where you can excel concurrently within your goals for your body, being, balance, and business, has deeply resonated with me.
Jocko Willink:
Jocko Willink’s philosophy of extreme ownership and discipline has been a guiding principle for me. His teachings on leadership, resilience, and mental toughness have inspired me to take full responsibility for my actions and outcomes. Willink’s emphasis on a “Good” attitude as your first response to anything challenging you, has been a pillar of mine, shaping my approach to live life with appreciation.
David Goggins:
David Goggins’ story of overcoming extreme life adversity and achieving an inspirational physical transformation to become a Navy Seal has been incredibly inspiring to me. His Book “Can’t Hurt Me” has motivated me to push past my own limitations and achieve things I never thought possible. Goggins’ emphasis on the power of mental toughness and that life should be lived with a purpose of becoming uncommon among uncommon people as your tool to inspire others to reach their true potential.
Alex Hormozi:
Alex Hormozi’s entrepreneurial journey has been a source of inspiration for me. After failing nearly 6 times in business, lucky number 7 prevailed and he conquered the knowledge brokerage industry. His insights into sales offers by giving massive value in a genuine approach has been a key source of my inspiration behind our business strategy.
Joe Rogan:
Joe Rogan’s podcast has been a source of inspiration and entertainment for me. His conversation and humorous interviews with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and controversial figures have broadened my perspective and inspired me to think differently. Rogan’s emphasis on the importance of curiosity, open-mindedness, and authenticity has encouraged me to accept that equal amounts of people will adore you and dislike you. You can’t please everyone, the quicker you accept this, the easier it is embarking on a path as an online influencer.
Andrew Tate:
Andrew Tate’s unapologetic approach to life and business has been both inspiring and thought-provoking to me. I accept him being as he is, one of the world’s most controversial figures out there, but I admire his insights into success, self accountability, wealth-building, and personal development. Whether you hate him or love him, Tate’s emphasis on mindset, discipline, and determination has motivated me to push past my comfort zone and strive for greatness as an entrepreneur looking to make a lasting impact on the careers of others.
Key Takeaways and Tips
If there’s one key lesson that has significantly impacted my results in business, relationships, spirituality, and fitness, it’s this: the quality of your results is directly proportional to the quality of your coach.
Identify your primary goal and seek out the top influencer in that field. Study and model their strategies, and if possible, engage them as your coach. Check them out on social media! YouTube is a massive source of free information utilized extensively by your favorite influencers.
I’m excited to connect with you on social media and to potentially build a professional relationship and friendship in the future.
“Your career is important. Your hiring is important. Let’s get to work!”
Chris Begin, CPA, CMA
President & Founder
Begin Recruitment and Career Elevation Academy
