From My Heart To Yours

Jason Lebowitz, Founder of XXO Connect believes that we are searching for perfection because we are attempting to protect ourselves. It’s an excuse. Jason loves the unknown. Instead of having to know everything, he can make quick decisions and figure things out in real time. Knowing the HOW isn’t the point, letting go of the HOW empowers us to move forward. Authentic, organic connections bring beauty to the unknown. Just do it and figure it out. Reality does not exist, it’s just a story. Listen in to this deep conversation. You won’t be disappointed.

Connecting to Likes on Social Media is about connecting to the External. Connecting to Life is about the internal. When we look to the external world to validate our self-worth we are unable to connect with ourselves and others. You aren’t responsible to make others like you. It is your responsibility to love yourself and have a good time with yourself. Staying in flow means plan your day, not your life. The simple things do work, just write down what you believe will happen. That’s Jason’s sage advice. We also discussed braving the silence. Have a listen as Jason shares that silence can either ‘cause’ anxiety or ‘take it away’. We can hear ourselves in the silence. There’s a story that is told within the silence. It’s about leaving space in the rhythm of life. Silence also gives us time to process. I know you will enjoy this episode.

Jason Lebowitz, Founder of XXO Connect believes that we are missing out on having a relationship with ourselves. He calls it a distraction when we keep seeking relationships. Jason started a matchmaking service, pulling people offline and meeting them face to face. He told his clients not to hold back so he could make an accurate match. A month later COVID hit and disrupted what Jason was attempting to disrupt. Jason went on and disrupted the disruption. He created a platform that is stripped down to pure human connection with interactive classes. The community gets to see one another, talk to the instructor (daily masterminds that are also recorded) and open up as they do their own inner work. There is also an app for XXO Connect members, via video chat, without having to share any personal information. These are people who want to be surrounded by like minded people. I know you’ll enjoy this thought provoking episode.

Jason Lebowitz is fascinated with connection and believes it is ‘the root of it all’. This fascination is what has pulled him to where he is today. Jason has a deep understanding of the importance of establishing a true relationship with oneself. He also believes that the search for perfection is the search for protection. After surviving a pattern of toxic relationships, Jason discovered that people using dating apps weren’t really wanting to connect because they weren’t connected to themselves. People keep searching to be accepted. That doesn’t work if you haven’t accepted yourself. You also won’t have healthy boundaries. If you’ve accepted yourself, then not being accepted does not matter. Join us, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Lisa Gable: “Managing relationships is twofold. One of the first things is ‘do what's right for you’. Determine how you want to interact with the world. Make sure you are willing to interact from a positive point of engagement, take the time to understand someone, and let them understand you. At the same time you are learning how to set boundaries, especially at the beginning of your career, and of course throughout your entire life.  When it comes to mentorship, I see the mentee and mentor as a process where they are investing in each other's success. This includes friendships, special relationships with relatives, and in the business world as well. It's important to take time to invest in our relationships. There's a benefit to the giver and the receiver of anything. In our professional careers, we can't just focus on climbing the ladder. It's important to make sure others are climbing with us. By doing so we become so much stronger.  I’ve always wanted to be Jimmy Stewart in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”. That’s what I aspire to! Hearing people talking about what you did for them and how it built an opportunity that they might not have had, feels really good.  There’s great satisfaction in helping other people and not just focusing on yourself.” Have a listen as I interview my special guest, Former US Ambassador, Lisa Gable.