If you've ever wondered why I do what I do, I'm here to answer that question.

Imagine that you didn't have to work for money anymore. Would you still work? When I first started learning from other people I remember being curious about this. People always ask me, “Stefan, if you are so successful in your life, then why would you share your knowledge, secrets, and strategies with others?”

People tend to think that, if you selfishly keep knowledge to yourself, then you will be able to prosper even more. It's based on the belief that the more people that know about a great opportunity, the more difficult it will be to achieve success. The skeptics love this way of thinking, but it's never been a part of my reality.

Are you ready to learn why I do what I do? In the words of Pablo Picasso, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

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I believe that there is more than enough for everybody. However, not everyone shares my belief. People that live in scarcity have a hard time seeing or believing my perspective. They convince themselves that life is limited and that opportunities are few and far between. This is far from true.

Do you adopt an abundance mindset or a scarcity mindset?

In his research, Princeton University psychology and public affairs professor Eldar Shafir explores how people's minds are less efficient when they feel they lack something. When we feel lack, it wreaks havoc on our cognitive and decision-making abilities. Not everyone is selfish and just focused on making money. Some people actually want to make a difference and help people, even at their own expense.

This is my purpose in life.

There is a lot of joy, happiness, and fulfillment that comes when you serve and contribute to something greater than yourself. A mentor of mine once said, “You'll never be great in life when you only focus on yourself. The only way to become great in life is when you serve something greater than yourself.”

Do I want to make money? Of course. I want to be financially abundant so that I can continue to invest in myself, take care of my family and my kids, and contribute to non-profit organizations. I want to continue growing my team so that my business can flourish and I can serve even more people than I already do.

Some people judge me and say that all I want to do is make money. There is no way that I could do what I do if I didn't make money. A business has to make money. It's the #1 goal of any business out there. I couldn't create free YouTube videos, podcasts, and blog posts, nor could I have an amazing team behind me, if I didn't make money.

If you could be more abundant with your health, then should you? Of course! If you could make more money, then should you? Of course! Abundance is abundance. It doesn't matter what label you attach to it. I'm driven by money, but I'm driven more by contribution.

I want to be a person of value. 

I've always believed that, if you want to earn more money in life, think about how you can be more valuable in life. This is the place from which money flows. If you want to build a brand, a solid reputation, and create trust with people you can't solely be focused on making money. Money is only a byproduct of creating value in the marketplace. I wouldn't have been able to build my brand to where it is today if I was just focused on money.

When you are building a business that is focusing on serving, you aren't operating on fear and scarcity. I operate from the belief that Zig Ziglar has, which is that, “If you help enough people get what they want, then you too can have what you want.”

In order to have more, you must give more.

People who have a scarcity mentality have a difficult time grasping the concept of contribution. When you hold onto fear for dear life, you don't have anything to give because you are so scared of losing what you already have. That's what you have to free yourself from.

I do what I do because I love it. I've been through a lot of challenges in my life. It took me so many years to overcome what I've been through in order to get to where I am today. When you finally overcome the problems that you've struggled with in your life and you achieve something great, all that you want to do is share that knowledge with others. You want to prevent people from going through the same suffering that you did.

I want to inspire people to become the masters of their lives. 

I've worked hard to get to where I am today, but in the grand scheme of things, money isn't what fulfills me. I live by Andrew Carnegie's words who said, “I spent the first half of my life making money and the second half of my life giving it away to do the most good and the least harm.” I love this approach to life.

The next time that someone asks me why I do what I do, I can send them this video! This is me, in full transparency, speaking from my heart. You may be skeptical that my bigger mission in life is to contribute instead of just making money, and that is OK. At the end of the day, all that matters is that I can look at the image staring back at me in the mirror and be proud. I'm leaving you with a powerful message from Kamal Ravikant.

In his book, Live Your Truth he said, “Reach out, share your truth, tell someone, ‘This is who I am. This is what I stand for. Hold me to it.' Often, we'll do far more for another than we will do for ourselves.”  This is my truth.

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Do I have to put myself out there to make money online? This is a question that one of my followers, named Linda recently asked me. My answer is no, but…

Yes, there are many ways to make money online that don’t require that you put yourself out there. However, being the face of your brand gives you a huge competitive advantage, and it allows you to achieve success a lot faster.

Are you ready to learn ways that you can make money online, that won’t require you to be in the spotlight or compromise your privacy?

In the words of Jim Rohn, “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.

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The emergence of social media has transformed the way in which we connect with one another. Transparency is at an all-time high. Today, more than ever before, people are openly sharing their stories with the world.

A fascinating study by New York Times’ Consumer Insight Group revealed the motivations that social media participants cited for sharing information. These include a desire to reveal valuable content to others, to define themselves, to grow and nourish relationships, and to get the word out about brands that they like or support.

Platforms, like video and social media, have become the vehicle that make it possible for people to put themselves out there, and it’s working. Why? A new study from Pew Research claims that 62 percent of people get their news from social media, with 18 percent doing so very often.

If you are still thinking to yourself, “Do I have to put myself out there to make money online,” keep in mind that there are other “behind the scenes” things that you can do. It all depends on what your end goal is.

If you just want to play it safe and make some money online, then there are things that you can do that won’t compromise your privacy.

For example, you could launch an Amazon FBA business, start a Kindle publishing business, become a blogger, or you could even partner with someone who has a desire to be the face of your brand and you could work behind the scenes.

Will you have as much success if you decide to not be the face of your brand? Probably not.

Take my girlfriend, Tatiana, as an example. She started selling physical products on Amazon, and achieved some success doing so, but it wasn’t until she became the face of her brand and starting promoting herself on Youtube and social media, that her business really exploded.

If you want to build a million dollar brand and take your life to the next level, you need to be the face of it.

Why is it so important to be the face of your brand? Neuroscience research suggests that products or brands that we value activate the reward system of the brain. The intensity of the brain’s response appears to be related to the value we think the product will deliver.

This has been one of the reasons why I have achieved so much success in my business.

You don’t have to put yourself out there, however, if you have a desire to create financial freedom, I suggest that you do so. It all starts and ends with you! Are you ready to take a leap of faith and create a thriving online business?

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I would like to share with you my Wellness FX blood test results. From these results, I’ve received some important revelations with regards to my health.

As many of you know, one of the goals that I set for myself this year was to get comprehensive testing done. I recently got a heavy metal toxicity test done, which inspired me to dive deeper and learn more about what is going on inside of my body.

I’m not interested in settling for a subpar life. I want to constantly improve and optimize every area of my life. Self-improvement means that you are constantly learning. If you want to master your life, you need to grow and expand in order to become a better, more whole person.

In the words of Dr. Andrew Weil, “Optimum health is an ongoing process that requires awareness, knowledge, and practice.”

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Blood is one of the most accurate methods of testing. In the past, I’ve aimlessly taken supplements, without really knowing if I need them and why. It’s not until you get testing done that you can truly optimize your health, and create a wellness plan that works for you and your body. Blood testing has led me to discover things about myself that I would have never known before.

I’m a very fit, active, and energetic person. Regardless, I’ve learned that, even though you may not notice anything on the outside, there may be something going on inside of your body that you are unaware of.

Although I have free health care in Canada, if I go to a doctor and ask to get comprehensive blood work, they won’t do it for me because it costs the government too much money.

I’ve been frustrated with the medical system because it isn't designed for health optimization. Western doctors only take action when there is something wrong with you. They focus on curing diseases, instead of preventing them.

Because of these reasons, I started to do research into private clinics. I came across a company, based in the U.S. called, WellnessFX, which is a breakthrough web-based service that empowers individuals to understand and improve their health.

WellnessFX provides comprehensive blood tests, phone consultations with health practitioners, and intuitive online data tracking to measure cardiovascular, metabolic, hormonal, and nutritional needs for health. When I was in San Diego earlier this year I decided to get my blood work done with them.

Here is a visual image of my WellnessFX blood test results:

As you can see, everything is categorized based on the different parts of the body. They have a variety of different packages that you can choose from, which you can review on the WellnessFX website. I chose the premium package, which was $925. As you can see, it is a very in-depth testing process – everything from your basic lipid panel, to LDL particles, HDL particles, fatty acids, etc.

For each area of the body, it gives me a number and a colour, as an indicator based on how I am doing, based on their average. If you want to learn more about each area of the body that the WellnessFX tests for, you can click on the word and it will give you a summary as to whether you are low, medium, or high risk. They will also give you some suggestions as to how you can better optimize your body.

My liver, kidney, blood, and bone health are good, and my thyroid, electrolytes, vitamins and minerals, and metabolic hormones are good. However, I need to make some improvements to my cholesterol (HDL), reproductive hormones, and iron levels. The most shocking result was how low my testosterone and estrogen levels are.

My WellnessFX blood test results were an eye-opener for me. I feel more empowered, and can now implement a new diet plan and health protocol into my daily life. More importantly, I can get future tests done by WellnessFX so that I can see any improvements that I make, based on their advice.

In being transparent with you about my experiences, I hope that my WellnessFX blood test results will inspire you to be proactive in the improvement and optimization of your health and well-being. Are you ready to master your health?

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I had an opportunity to interview my friends, Jeremy Sherk and Kevin Pasco, the CEOs of the top Amazon nutritional supplement brand, Nested Naturals.  They gave me a tour of their office in downtown Vancouver and shared their journey towards entrepreneurship.

Jeremy and Kevin pride themselves on crafting unique products that are made with the highest quality of ingredients and providing customer care that is based on honesty and integrity.  More importantly, they are passionate about making a difference in the world, through their products. Through a partnership with a non-profit agency called Vitamin Angels, a portion of their profits from each product that is sold helps those who suffer from vitamin malnutrition.

Jeremy Sherk and Kevin Pasco are shining examples of successful entrepreneurs who have built a successful Amazon business and a socially conscious brand that they are passionate about.  They are proof that anything is possible.  In the words of Seth Godin, “Get in touch with what it means to feel passionate.  People with passion look for ways to make things happen.”

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Here is a behind the scenes look at my interview with the CEOs of the top Amazon nutritional supplement brand, Nested Naturals:

Can you tell me a little bit about your brand?

We are a heath supplement company, based out of Vancouver, B.C. Our company prides itself on honesty and transparency. It is our main focus in this industry, both as consumers and as business owners. We wanted to create products that we would buy ourselves and that we would recommend to others.

Since you’ve started your business, have you found that there is a lot of shadiness in the supplement industry, where people market something to you but don’t care about the quality of the product?

Absolutely. Getting involved with the manufacturing side of things was a big learning curve for both of us. We didn’t know what that side of the industry was like. The lack of integrity and transparency runs right from the retailer all the way back to the manufacturer. You have to be careful whom you are dealing with. Unless you are asking the right questions or testing, you don’t know what is going in your products.

What kind of work culture did you strive to create?

I’ve (Jeremy) worked in offices before, whereas Kevin dove head first into entrepreneurship from an early age, but it was important for both us that we created an environment where we loved coming into work.  We wanted to pass on that energy to the people that work for us so that they love what they do as well. Just like we strive for autonomy as online entrepreneurs, we also want our staff to have a sense of autonomy and have the ability to set their own schedules.

On a deeper level, we wanted to provide that. When people are energized and inspired, they do great work. People think that you need to put pressure on your team, but that’s now how you get people to thrive. We get told so many times how much people love coming to work here, and that’s music to our ears. It’s been a big part of our success.

I want to provide my audience with more inspirational stories of entrepreneurs who have started their own businesses. How did you get started with Nested Naturals?

We were both playing around with marketing and working from our laptops. Sometimes we tried things and we failed, but the core desire of ours was always to become entrepreneurs. We always had a drive to create something amazing, and have an impact, on a larger scale. We are both very health conscious. Jeremy spent a lot of time in the health and wellness industry, whether it was from working in a gym, eating really well, or being obsessed with smoothies.

On my end, I (Kevin) was a really skinny kid when I was younger. I wanted to bulk up so I took a bunch of powders and protein weight-gainers, without knowing what was in them. I got huge, by my standards, but I also got a lot of bad health side effects from it, and that triggered me to do my research. Jeremy approached me with an idea and was passionate about changing the industry, and we soon bonded and joined forces – all of this happened over a Skype call. It was like a virtual handshake. It took us a few months to put together our first product, but the rest is history.

What kind of research did you do to get into the supplement industry?

For us, it was important to not only follow trends, but we also had to believe in the products that we were selling. We started with a sleep aid. Back in the day when I (Jeremy) traveled a lot, I would experience bad jet lag, so I took melatonin from time-to-time. That was a product that I understood, so I thought that we could improve on that and make something better. With regards to the research, it starts with asking a lot of questions and finding the right manufacturer.

You need to look at the other products on the market in order to have a standard of what is out there. In addition, you need to have the dedication and commitment to do the right thing and not go after the cheapest formula with the highest profit margins. Rather, focus on choosing a quality product that you stand behind. From our first product, all the way to our 20^th, our philosophy has always stayed the same, as far as caring about what we are putting into our products.

How did you first launch your product? Was it on Amazon or did you create your own website and store?

We saw Amazon as a pretty cool launch platform. There is a ton of benefits to it, and there’s a couple of downsides. One of the great things that it can do, really fast, is launching products. Nobody knew who we were, so Amazon gave us a voice in order to launch our products.  One of the greatest benefits of using platforms like Amazon, Shopify, websites, Etsy, etc., is it that you can see how everything is trending in the market or niche that you are in.

It was no surprise that our first product was a sleep aid because we know it would do well. We had numbers to back that up. We are not a sleep company, but we make a great sleep aid that has a lot of great reviews. By starting with a sleep aid product, you might think that we could have gone into selling sleep masks and mattresses, and we could have. Instead, we used an area of that market that we could do well and get some notoriety in, in order to launch our other products.

What are some other best-selling products that you have?

We have a super Greens powder, magnesium supplement, a variety of Luna products, which are currently our best seller, and within that line, we have a sleep supplement that is safe for children, over the age of 4. We also have a super enzyme supplement and a pre-natal line.

Can you tell me more about the work that you do with Vitamin Angels?

We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking company with regards to the workplace we are creating, our company message, and our products, but we also have a social conscious. We wanted to find a way that we could give back. Vitamin Angels provides vitamins to people all over the world who don’t have access to good nutrition, which seemed perfectly aligned with our values and our mission.

We are in our 3^rd year working with Vitamin Angels, and we love the relationship that we have been able to create with them. They provide prenatal multivitamins, primarily to women and children who live in Africa, Asia, and even parts of the U.S. That is one of the problems that we are solving with our donations.

What advice would you give to an aspiring entrepreneur who is just getting started?

One of the things that made a huge impact in the results that I was able to receive, in terms of going from where I was to where I (Kevin) wanted to be, was in going after a big, scary market. That is what we are doing now. The advice that is out there is to go after a tiny market and own it, and although I don’t think there is anything wrong with that, we would rather have a much bigger impact.

Because the market is a lot bigger, we have more opportunity.  We’ve got a larger customer base, and partnerships, like Vitamin Angels. Overall, we have more opportunities at our disposal.  Even though it might seem insane for someone just starting out to go into something like the computer business, you have to be smart about it. Just because it’s big, doesn’t mean it’s terrible. I’ve (Jeremy) had a lot of failures over the years with different ventures that I’ve tried, but the best advice I could give would be to have self-awareness, with regards to what your strengths and your abilities are, and how you can apply those in business.

As entrepreneurs, we often have super hero syndrome, where we think that we can do it all or nobody can do anything as good as us, which is erroneous, because we all have unique skills and strengths. If you can align yourself with your strengths, and collaborate with people who are operating in their strengths, that is how you have the biggest opportunity to make a massive impact in your work. In addition, get behind something that you believe in, 100%. Don’t just chase something because you are going to make money at it. If you want to build a long-term, sustainable business that matters, you need passion to drive it, or else you will eventually get worn out.

From your book shelf, what is one book that you would recommend to an entrepreneur?

I (Kevin) recommend Elon Musk's biography.  It's called, Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future.  It has a lot of great stories of the value of making smart, calculated decisions.  I (Jeremy) really like a book by Simon Sinek, called, Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.  If you are a leader and want to do big things in this world, you need to learn how to bring people together, and not just rely on yourself to get the job done. Learn how to inspire and lead others towards a common cause.

We couldn’t do what we do on our own. Our team matters.  Every morning, we meditate with our team for 10 minutes in our office, and then we all do 10 minutes of reading, and then on Fridays, we share what we learned from that weeks learning.  We are big on growth and development, which is something that we value and encourage with everyone that we bring on board in our company. That is a pre-requisite to hiring them. As a growing company, we have to make sure that everyone is growing alongside us.

It was a pleasure to interview my friends, Jeremy Sherk and Kevin Pasco, on their top Amazon nutritional brand supplement, Nested Naturals. They are doing some great work and I highly recommend their products. They have built an amazing business and brand, and are proof that, with commitment, hard work and passion, anything is possible.

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