Finding Better Podcast
At Finding Better, John Suzuki’s mission is simple: To help people build the “better” they seek in life—personally and professionally—by sharing the real-life stories of you who have been there and done that. John’s approach is grounded in the belief that lived experience is the most powerful teacher. Sometimes, the best path to success isn’t to invent it—it’s to observe it, learn from it, and honor those who’ve walked it before you. That’s what makes Finding Better different. Every conversation is rooted in authenticity, not ego. By sharing your story with purpose and heart, you’re not just “selling yourself”— You’re giving someone else the roadmap they didn’t know they needed. John believes we each live three careers: 1. To Learn – in school 2. To Earn – a living 3. To Return – by giving back Now living his “third career,” John’s mission is to help others live better, more meaningful lives—and to bring a little more heart back into the world.
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Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Just rediscovered a gem from a few months ago - my thought-provoking appearance on the "John Smith - Searching for Integrity" podcast. We dove deep into the importance of learning from history and uniting communities. Don’t miss this captivating episode! Tune in now! Subscribe, like and share: @JohnSmithSearchingForIntegrity American Grit is the extraordinary story of the concentration camps in America during World War II when 122,000 people, including 50,000 American children and babies, were incarcerated because of their race, the young men who volunteered from the camps to fight and die for the U.S. Army to prove their loyalty to America while their families remained imprisoned by the U.S. Army. The story aims to encourage readers to reflect on the importance of learning from our history and bringing communities together to shape a better future. It is a tribute to Kash, Louise, and all of the men and women of the era whose courage and resilience inspire us to honor the past by never forgetting their undue hardships and perseverance, and educating the future to prevent concentration camps in America from ever happening again.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Join us for an enlightening episode with Geoffrey Berwind and Michael Cannivet as we delve into the art of aligning core values with financial planning. Discover how reflecting on past mentors and life’s adversities can reveal what truly matters, and learn to make your financial goals resonate on a personal level. Gain insights into resilience, personalized financial strategies, and the power of storytelling in managing your life and finances. Don’t miss this essential discussion for a more meaningful financial journey. Tune in and transform your approach to wealth management.
Saturday Aug 03, 2024
Saturday Aug 03, 2024
In this inspiring conversation, John shares a powerful approach to transforming your life through three essential steps: cultivating a positive mindset, setting clear goals, and never giving up. He emphasizes that you can do anything by choosing to view life with abundance and self-determination, using real-life examples of resilience and the achievements of regular people like you and me who became champions and heroes. John also highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people, reminding us that our environment significantly impacts our path to success. Dive in and discover how these simple strategies can lead to a life of fulfillment and achievement.
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Kim Sorrelle as we delve into the theme of "Stop Boasting and Diminishing Others." This conversation explores the profound idea that "Love Doesn't Boast," explaining how true humility comes from strength and love, while arrogance is rooted in weakness and fear. Kim highlights that boasting can harm others and emphasizes that genuine love does not place anyone above another. They also discuss the role of social media in perpetuating envy and boasting, and how boasting often leads to diminishing others. Tune in to discover two ways to improve yourself without diminishing others, and learn how to foster a more compassionate and loving outlook.
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
In this insightful episode, Rob Nobrega shares his transformative experiences with health challenges and trauma. Rob opens up about how a vaccine injury affected his life and shifted his political perspective, and stresses the need for critical thinking and self-research, especially in an era dominated by the media and politics. Rob also shares his experiences of facing skepticism from people close to him who suggested he go back on anxiety and depression medication, highlighting the social challenges of personal health journeys. Tune in for valuable insights into resilience, self-awareness, and navigating complex health decisions.
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Just unearthed a gem from a few months ago—my insightful appearance on the "No Sitting on the Sideline Dad" podcast! We delved into pivotal moments in American history, sparking a compelling discussion. Don't miss this engaging episode where history meets profound analysis! Tune in now!
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In this captivating episode, we have the privilege of hosting John Suzuki, the renowned author of 'American Grit.' Suzuki uncovers the lesser-known yet profoundly significant narratives of Japanese American soldiers during WWII. His book showcases their courage, challenges, and unwavering spirit in the face of formidable adversities. This dialogue offers profound insights into a pivotal chapter of American history, illuminating themes of patriotism, identity, and resilience. Join us on this enriching and thought-provoking journey into a past that continues to influence our present..
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Explore the profound impact of passion and purpose with our esteemed guest, Dr. Shila Patel, a renowned physician and global citizen. From her transformative journey across India, Africa, and the United Kingdom, Dr. Shila shares her insights on how passion and purpose have shaped her career and legacy. Discover how she has championed mental health and women's freedom through her work. Reflecting on John’s observation that the desire to excel is a common trait among high achievers, Dr. Shila underscores the importance of personal motivation and the quality of life. Tune in to learn how embracing passion and purpose can lead to a more fulfilling and vibrant life.
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Join us in this engaging conversation and learn what inclusive leaders know about empathy and inclusion, and how offering a clear sense of belonging inspires people to be their very best. Jonathan Stutz is the coauthor of "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders” and shares his personal experiences with antisemitism, racism and injustice, shedding light on why belonging is so vital to inclusive leadership and how he has applied it in his life and career, emphasizing the importance for leaders to truly know their people as individuals, not stereotypes. Jonathan also offers practical examples of daily practices to promote this stating, "Empathy is the path to inclusion, and inclusion is the path to belonging." Don't miss this profound conversation on truly effective leadership.
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.