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Ep 228 Jack Madrid’s Global Adventures Balancing Career, Wine, and Curiosity
Published 1 day ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader,
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How often do you listen to the Midlife Fulfilled podcast?
This week on episode 228 I'm joined by the globe trotting Jack Madrid.
I met Jack a couple of years ago when I featured him on another podcast I was hosting at the time. We hit it off and I have wanted to feature him on the Midlife Fulfilled podcast to share his perspective with you.
Jack's perspective is grounded in an insatiable curiosity.
When I say that Jack is "curious" I mean that it is in his DNA. By his own admission, he doesn't consciously think about curiosity.
He just is curious. About everything.
Consequently, he lives an interesting life filled with ambitious career responsibilities -- he is the CEO of an industry association in the Philippines -- and with an affinity to learn and grow on just about any topic.
You will hear Jack explain how he got into wine.
He considers himself a wine student. Literally. He enrolled in advanced wine studies.
He is also a wine columnist. He often attends wine tasting events where he insists on "blind tasting."
Jack often shares photos of his wine tasting adventures, along with commentary.
Jack's story is about being optimistic.
He suggests that being curious is directly tied to being optimistic.
He awakes each day wondering which lives he will touch or who will touch him with a new experience.
Jack says that he learns from his daily encounters with people in any setting.
In fact, on this week's episode Jack informed me that he learned something at the end of our conversation.
I have a hunch you'll learn something from Jack Madrid.
Jack Madrid’s Global Adventures Balancing Career, Wine, and Curiosity
On episode 228 you'll meet Jack Madrid, a true Renaissance man whose ventures span across industries and countries. From his role as CEO of IBPAP in the Philippines to hosting the 'Promptly Speaking' podcast and being an ardent wine columnist, Jack shares the driving force behind his versatile career: an insatiable curiosity.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Harnessing Curiosity: Jack attributes much of his success and personal growth to staying curious and open-minded. This curiosity drives him to explore new opportunities, learn from every encounter, and always seek new experiences.
2️⃣ Balancing Career and Passion: Despite his substantial responsibility as CEO of IBPAP, Jack manages to balance this with his passion for wine and podcasting. His approach is to share ownership of goals with his team and community, fostering a supportive ecosystem.
3️⃣ Living Each Day with Optimism: Jack embodies a sense of optimism and adventure, approaching each day with anticipation for what he might learn or whom he might meet. This mindset, paired with his curiosity, creates a fulfilling and joyful midlife journey.
Main Takeaway: Jack's story is a testament to the incredible impact of maintaining a curious and optimistic outlook on life. By embracing new opportunities and learning from every experience, he illustrates how we can achieve fulfillment across our midlife seasons.
Tune in to episode 228 to plug into Jack's world and enjoy his contagious sense of optimism.
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Questions to ponder from episode #228.
How does Jack Madrid's curiosity serve as a driving force in his personal and professional life?
How does Jack's role as CEO of IBPAP involve rallying a collective community, and how does he deal with the pressures of ambitious industry goals?
How does Jack's interest in wine exemplify his commitment to curiosity and continuous learning?
What insights can we gain from Jack's approach to fostering authentic conversations, both in podcasting and in his professional interactions?
How does Jack view the concept of fulfillment, and what can we learn from his perspective on living life with a sense of wonder and anticipation?
If any of these questions resonate with you, tune into episode 228.
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