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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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Infusing this one thing into your business and college journey can be the most transformative thing you can do for a better life for yourself and those around you. Join us for an enlightening discussion as we delve into how integrating love into your business and college life can lead to greater fulfillment, success, and impact. Tune in to learn how to navigate challenges, foster meaningful connections, and thrive in both business and college with a heart-centered mindset.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is easy to learn and offers a brand new path of unlimited opportunity for finding better in your life and business. Create a new business. Accelerate your learning. Enhance your skills. Make better decisions. Join us on this journey and witness the transformative impact and positive influence AI can bring to your world.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Discover thought-provoking perspectives on the incredibly short time we all have left on this planet, and a better appreciation for the life you're living right now.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Explore the profound impact of aligning your passions with your reality and discovering a path to a more enriched life with purpose and joy.🌟
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Join host John Suzuki as he reflects on the profound lessons from his favorite actor, Denzel Washington. Explore the importance and transformative power of maintaining an attitude of gratitude and humility in life.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Embark on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery as Pat Wetzel shares her transformative insights on finding better adventures and embracing the power of the unknown. Join us as Pat takes us on a thrilling adventure flying high-performance sailplanes, and shares her extraordinary journey to help us discover the boundless possibilities that await us.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
We all die. Join us on an intimate and heartfelt exploration in the wisdom of John’s late Aunt Mary on living a good life, emphasizing that at the end, it’s our life’s memories that truly matter. Let's discover together the timeless lessons that Aunt Mary’s wisdom imparts and strive to find better at every stage of our journey.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Join us for an unbelievable episode of grit and adventure as our special guest shares her life experiences conquering “The Toughest Race on the Planet,” a grueling 1,000km horse race across the vast expanse of Mongolia on 29 different half-feral horses. Facing illness and injury, Molly's resilience was put to the test, leading her to confront her inner critic and emerge stronger than ever. Now, she inspires others to foster deeper connections with themselves and their loved ones. This is a must-watch episode full of adventure, resilience, and a celebration of life's remarkable moments! 🌟💪
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.