Find Your TRUE Passion by Focusing on USEFULNESS First

The Big Success Podcast

In this episode of the Big Success Podcast, John Tarnoff challenges conventional career wisdom and shares why usefulness, not passion, should drive your path forward. From Hollywood producer to career coach, John explores the power of self-knowledge, inner alignment, and the courage to change—even midlife. Learn why confidence comes last, why "casting" the right team matters more than ever, and how you can attract opportunities by being of service.
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About John Tarnoff:
John Tarnoff is a career reinvention coach, author, and former Hollywood executive who helps mid-career professionals thrive in an ever-changing world of work. After pivoting from the film industry, John has become a trusted voice in helping others find purpose, resilience, and clarity in their second acts.
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About Brad Sugars
Internationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That’s why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.
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Chapters

1. Usefulness Becomes Your Passion (00:00:00)

2. Success: Beyond Material Achievements (00:04:41)

3. From Entertainment to Career Coaching (00:09:10)

4. Attracting vs. Chasing Opportunities (00:14:49)

5. Rethinking Career After Startup Failure (00:19:15)

6. The New Three-Stage Career Model (00:22:55)

7. Confidence Comes Last, Action First (00:27:38)