Finding Better Podcast
At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
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Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Being invited as a guest on the - experttalkwithtgo9068 show, hosted by Theresa Goss, was truly an honor.
John, the author of "American Grit," sheds light on the choices made by Japanese Americans during their internment in WWII concentration camps. We explore how some individuals chose to be victims, while others took control and improved their lives. Despite their imprisonment, many even volunteered to fight for the US. Through John's book, we learn the importance of taking responsibility and making empowered choices.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
It was a privilege to receive an invitation as a guest on the - PodNationTV show hosted by Theresa Goss.
In this episode, we delve into the power of positive actions and the impact they can have on our lives. The expert shares personal stories, these experiences serve as examples of positive karma and highlight the importance of doing good deeds.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Was honored to be invited as guest on - howwegrowthevacationrentalshow with Lynell Gordon. Subscribe to her channel to deepdive into the latest hot topics, technology and strategies, to help you take the vacation rental world by storm. Hosted by industry veteran, Lynell Gordon.
In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by John Suzuki of Finding Better.
Together, they cover:
• Why curiosity is key to growth • How self-empowerment can change your life and your business • Why change is not a bad thing
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
I’m delighted to share that I had the privilege of being a guest on the “Bump In The Road” podcast, hosted by Pat Wetzel. It was a truly enriching experience.
The Story of Japanese Interment Camps in WW II
John Suzuki is a Japanese American who stumbled upon the story of Japanese internment camps during World War II. It was a story that rattled him.
The camps were created when President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the United States Army to round up and detain anyone who was at least 1/16 of Japanese ancestry. The camps were primitive, without running water or insulation. Summer temperatures soared over 100 degrees and winters were bitingly cold. Minidoka was one of these camps.
It was at Minidoka that John met the survivors of the camps and discovered a billboard honoring the 1,000 Japanese Americans who volunteered to fight for the U.S. army, the very entity that had detained them in these camps.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Love is so much more than you know. Discover the magic of this one mind shift and you will make the world better with each person you touch.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Discover the secrets to finding better joy right now and explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing personal growth, productivity, and well-being. From intelligent assistants to data-driven insights, learn how AI tools can empower you to optimize your life and achieve your goals more efficiently than ever before.
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Join us for an exclusive interview with Ken Wentworth, aka “Mr. Biz®”, who shares his proven four-step method designed to propel you toward achieving your dreams and a better life, and maximizing profitability and efficiency in business. Ken is dedicated to helping individuals and entrepreneurs achieve success in their lives and their careers, and has a tremendous track record of breaking records, ascending to the top of a Fortune 15 company, and building his own successful business that he loves and gives him purpose.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Yearning for work-life balance? Dive into actionable strategies like setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, mastering the art of "no," delegation, and incorporating breaks. Discover the power of hobbies, self-care, and seeking support. Get ready to reclaim your time, your life, and your well-being!
John believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. While going to school, John started his earning career selling butter toffee peanuts for the YMCA when he was ten, and then worked on a bait barge in Redondo Beach selling live anchovies when he was twelve (his favorite job ever). John has faithfully served his customers throughout his life ranging from neighborhood families to multi-billion-dollar global enterprises, always offering his utmost care and warm smile. Throughout his professional career, John held leadership and executive sales roles in IBM, Sun Microsystems, Escapia, Vrbo and Expedia Group, where he served as Global Evangelist and Ombudsman, presenting the latest business and technology trends and opportunities for vacation rental partners in Europe and North America.
HONORING THE PAST BY EDUCATING THE FUTURE
American Grit - From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero, is the incredible true story about the dark chapter in our history when 122,000 innocent people including 50,000 American children were incarcerated in American concentration camps during World War II solely because of their race, and the thousands of brave young men who volunteered to fight for the United States Army while their families remained imprisoned in the camps by the United States Army. In 2008 the author, John Suzuki, embarked on a poignant journey to Minidoka, one of the ten former U.S. concentration camps that housed over 13,000 inmates. Here, he encountered a remarkable testament of bravery — an Honor Roll listing the names of over 1,000 Japanese American men who volunteered to fight and die for the U.S. Army, the same Army who put them and their families in the camps to begin with. Inspired by this unparalleled act of courage, John set out to tell the story of Shiro Kashino, an American who was incarcerated at Minidoka, volunteered to fight for the U.S. Army to prove his loyalty, and later emerged as one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War II. Despite learning of Kashino's death in 1997, the author remained undeterred and, with the help of Kashino’s beloved widow, Louise, weaved a tale of hardship, sacrifice, and love. While American Grit tells the story of Shiro Kashino, it is also a stark reminder of ruinous hardships endured by over 122,000 victims of American concentration camps while celebrating their gallantry, heroism and grit during and after World War II as they stayed true to their dreams of a better life in America. As the author delves into this profound and transformative journey, he invites readers to reflect on the importance of learning from our history to shape a better future. The book is a tribute to Shiro, Louise, and all the heroes of the era whose stories of courage and resilience inspire us to honor the past by educating the future.