WHY ASCENT LIFE?
The “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” was the first “self improvement” book I ever read. I was in my early 20s, an upstart hot-shot executive for a Fortune 50 retailer on my way to C-Suite success. Or not.
But I did fall in love with learning, improving, and taking risks.
The most important lesson that stood out to me in 7 Habits was Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind. So, I did. And, working as an executive in a retail business I didn’t love, was not the end I had in mind.
I left that executive position to chase the finance world where I quickly learned that I loved educating people about compound interest, and the power of investing, but was also a shitty closer. “If you need anything, call me. Here’s my card…”
I read many other amazing self help and success books including my favorite, Think & Grow Rich, which is basically an early form of what is commonly referred to as manifesting.
I’ve changed careers multiple times, tried real estate investing, went back to school to study subjects I loved, but aren’t money makers: English & Photography.
Started multiple blogs, co-owned an outdoor retail shop, and started a podcast production company in 2010 when we had to explain to people what podcasts were.
Through all my endeavors, one question remained, what makes a good life?
Is it money? Is it success as defined by our culture or peers? Is it the perfect balance of mental, physical, emotional, and financial health? Is it spiritual? What’s the secret sauce to living a good life?
With this question in mind, I started the Ascent Life podcast and now Newsletter to explore what living your best life means?
My mission: Help one million people a day become the best version of themselves through living an Ascent Life.
Let’s begin with Sahil Bloom.
Sahil Bloom in his book The 5 Types of Wealth uses a scoreboard for determining how well you are succeeding in life by scoring yourself against what he calls the 5 Types of Wealth:
Time Wealth
Social Wealth
Mental Wealth
Physical Wealth
Financial Wealth
Another way to determine if you're living your best life, is if you are living your purpose.
Do you know your purpose?
Have you recently asked yourself what success means to you?
Or, how you want to be remembered?
When was the last time you took a moment by yourself to think and meditate on your life’s vision?
Ascent Life is here as a resource to help you ask the right philosophical life questions, provide inspiration, stretch your vision, educate, and plug you into a community of like minded humans who want to live their best lives.
As I read self improvement books, scour the internet for personal growth tips, interview others on my podcast, and discover inspiring social accounts, I’ll share them here at Ascent Life.
If you find value in this Newsletter, please forward to one friend.
In order to help one million people a day become the best version of themselves, it all starts with a goal to grow this Newsletter to 1,000 subscribers within the next 30 days.
To help, send one friend this link: https://ascent-life.beehiiv.com/
Cheers, and here’s to living an Ascent Life!
R. Brandon Long
PS, scroll down for self-curated personal growth, wellness, and wealth inspired links
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imaged, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.
—Henry David Thoreau
Personal Growth
“Throughout your life, you’ve been led to believe that money is the sole measure of a wealthy life. The truth is your wealthy life may include money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else.
After years of research, personal experimentation, and thousands of interviews across the globe, Sahil Bloom has created a groundbreaking blueprint to build your life around the five types of wealth: Time wealth, Social Wealth, Mental Wealth, Physical Wealth, and Financial Wealth. A life of true fulfillment engages all five types, working dynamically in concert across the seasons of your journey…”
What I like about “The 5 Types of Wealth.” Sahil’s conversational writing style is easy to read and follow. His personal story is intriguing and inspiring. He continues to inspire with his work. I love the idea that, yes, while money is important, it is not everything. And whi
Ascent Life Podcast
THE ARTISTS LIFE WITH SCULPTOR AUSTIN CASSON
The Artists Life: Nomadic, Independent & Smart Marketing
From Playboy Magazine to The Masters Tournament, artist Austin Casson understands product placement, and has utilized that skill to sculpt a successful life.
Wellness: Physical, Mental, Financial & Social
WELLNESS
Renaissance Periodization YouTube Channel
RP Strength (Renaissance Periodization) is a company with one mission: to get as many people as possible into the best shape of their lives.
What Does It Mean To Be Wealthy?
We all know those people who have lots of money, and yet, they are miserable. On the flip side, we all know people who live happy and fulfilled lives despite not having lots of money. Money, the Stoics said, is not an indicator of wealth..
13 Things You Should Give Up If You Want to be Successful
“On your last day on earth, the person you became will meet the person you could have become.”— Anonymous
Dedicated to the study of self-made wealth.
The bestselling The Millionaire Next Door identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth
Wealth
WEALTH & LUXURY
The 10 Most Exciting Cars at the Quail
The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering in Monterey, California, is among the very best car shows in the world, and this year's event did not disappoint…
Inside “The World’s Most Booked Charter Yacht”
Boat International takes a closer look at what keeps Marquise at the top of the charter list.
Aston Martin & Glenfiddish Announce Global Partnership
Aston Martin and Glenfiddich, have today announced an exclusive global partnership, uniting two iconic British brands in a shared pursuit of excellence
Bandit9 has turned the Ducati 821 into a $45,000 sculptural speed machine.
What began as a one-off commission for a discerning rider has turned into one of the most compelling limited-edition motorcycles in recent memory.
Inspiration
INSTA
Each week I’ll suggest three Instagram accounts to follow for an Ascent Life! From self improvement and motivation, to travel, art, luxury, and nature, I’ll highlight who I’m following. While we’re at it, follow @ascentlife.
A Final Note
Thank you for opening & scrolling to the bottom of the first issue of Ascent Life!
My goal is to grow this weekly newsletter to 1,000 subscribers in the next 30 days.
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I have always thought that one Man of tolerable Abilities may work great Changes, & accomplish great Affairs among Mankind, if he first forms a good Plan, and, cutting off all Amusements or other Employments that would divert his Attention, makes the Execution of that same Plan his sole Study and Business. - The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Cheers,
R. Brandon Long
