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Today we’ve got Cardigan Cowboy, Taos Hays. He is a proud American, Oklahoman, son, brother, and uncle who lives by the motto “Look Good. Feel Good. Do Good”. Cardigan Cowboy is an open and approachable southern gentleman helping tell the stories of hard-working people, their journeys with a southern giving twist. Taos spends most of his days as a project manager for a corporate company working with a variety of industries supplying process gases.Let’s get right into the episode and learn from The Cardigan Cowboy himself[00:01 – 07:56] Getting to Know TaosI welcome and introduce my guest, Taos Hays, to the showTaos talks about his backgroundTraveling around the USGetting into project managementMoving to Minnesota and riding out a horse trailer[07:57 – 23:48] The Cardigan CowboyTaos’ career advice to his 18-year-old self and future childrenTaos’ thoughts on passion and incomeThe Cardigan CowboyUseful aspects of living both the “suit and tie life” and “the cowboy life”The Cowboy Spirit[23:49 – 34:07] Look Good. Feel Good. Do GoodThe fear of being themselvesWillingness to check oneself and take criticismTaos talks about figuring out your purposePromoting, understanding, and helping others[34:08 – 40:22] Adapt, Pivot, Change CourseThe importance of being open to adapting, pivoting, and changing courseTaking time to collect oneself, be ready, and look at the bright side of thingsQuick Plug to the Cardigan Cowboy Podcast. See Links below [40:23 - 53:48] Closing Segment If you had the world stage for 5 minutes, what would you say?This world is a better place. There’s a place for everyone, and there’s a reason why they’re put on this earth.Go and see the world If you could ask one person, alive or dead, one question, Who would it be and what would you ask?Anthony BourdainWhy he chose to end everythingMake sure to go and follow TaosRemember to like and reviewFinal wordsTweetable Quotes:“I was a kid and a young man that chased income. I never put my passion as a priority, and I think a lot of people that know their passion really well, they do what they have to do to make it work. Therefore they’ll go find that income.” - Taos Hays“As humans, we are quick to criticize what we don’t understand.” - Taos Hays“There’s a place for everyone, and there’s a reason why they’re on this Earth.” - Taos Hays“You need to go to work. You need to get your hands dirty. You need to see this world.” - Taos Hays“Sometimes, feedback and constructive criticism is needed. Sometimes we are on the wrong path and we need to check within ourselves.” - Taos Hays“Just because you’re successful as a man, doesn't mean you can’t help other men. Resources Mentioned:Greenlights by Matthew McConaugheyThe Pioneer WomanOklahoma State UniversityConnect with Taos on Instagram. Also, check out Cardigan Cowboy’s Instagram and the Cardigan Cowboy Podcast at https://www.cardigancowboy.com/ Guest Email: [email protected] To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.I want to know more about you!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.
