Living an “inpowered” life means recognizing that everything you need to grow, heal, and thrive already exists within you. It’s about shifting from feeling limited by your circumstances to intentionally shaping your reality with purpose and presence.

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Rudi Riekstins, a leadership visionary, business mentor, and high-performance energy coach who empowers leaders and organizations to align energy with strategy for effortless success.

In part 1 of this powerful 2-part episode, Rudi shares the inspiring story of how his early life experiences shaped his values and mindset, and how he overcame limiting beliefs to create a life of financial success and purpose.

Rudi also explores the difference between wealth and love, emphasizing the importance of being fully present in every area of life. Moreover, he shares how perspective has shaped his life and reflects on his experiences working on cruise ships.

Timestamps:

[02:47] Who is Rudi Riekstins?

[04:24] Leave it better than you found it

[11:41] Childhood backstory

[19:45] Wealth vs Love

[25:41] Financial Success

[34:36] Pivotal moment

[40:12] Power of journaling

[44:06] Working on cruise ships

[46:24] Perspective

[54:08] Closing thoughts

Key Takeaways:

• Always leave a room better than you found it. ~Rudi Riekstins [04:58]

• The world will never judge you based on your intent. It will only ever judge you based on your actions. ~Brian Bogert [10:02]

• You can measure wealth, but you can’t measure love. ~Rudi Riekstins [20:01]

• “Everyone’s story is perfectly, beautifully, and divinely curated to serve the person they are becoming.” ~Rudi Riekstins [23:37]

• Journaling helps you bypass the unconscious, bring the conscious forward, and become fully present. ~Rudi Riekstins [40:14]

• Your power lies in your presence; when you are present in your own life, you are in control. ~Rudi Riekstins [40:28]

• Perspective and pain always point us toward what’s important if we pay attention. ~Brian Bogert [45:48]

Keep In Touch with Rudi Riekstins:

Website: https://rudiriekstins.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins/

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