Welcome to The Lindsey Anderson Show! In today’s episode, I’m excited to talk with Kevin Surface, a renowned entrepreneur, innovator, and speaker. Kevin and I dive deep into the connection between joy and success, how this approach shapes both achievement and personal fulfillment, and why embracing joy in everyday tasks can lead to greater success in your business and personal growth.
Guest Introduction
Kevin Surface is the former CEO of Sirius Energy, an innovator in green building materials, and the father of the virtual assistant technology that led to Siri and Alexa. With 94 worldwide patents, including over a dozen in the virtual assistant and voice user interface space, Kevin is a true pioneer. Under his leadership, Sirius Energy was recognized as a leader in green building technologies and earned accolades such as Inc. Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year.
As a speaker and author, he focuses on joy, success, and personal transformation through mindset shifts. He’s passionate about spreading the message that finding joy in everyday moments is key to unlocking maximum success in life and business, especially for business owners looking to scale their businesses.
Train Your Brain for Joy (and Millions) – Key Takeaways
- The Power of Joy: Joy isn’t just about big wins. It’s about finding joy in the small moments every day—whether it’s at work, home, or during challenging tasks. Embracing this mindset is essential for business owners looking to grow and scale their business.
- Happiness vs. Joy: Happiness is a state of being, but joy is found in the little moments throughout the day that lead to bigger successes. This shift in mindset is crucial for those in business.
- Choosing Your Mindset: We have the power to control how we perceive tasks. When we approach tasks with joy, even those that seem difficult or unappealing, we set ourselves up for greater success in both our personal and professional lives.
- Joy in Parenting and Relationships: The concept of “joy moments” extends beyond work—it applies to parenting and relationships, finding joy even when things don’t go as planned. This is especially important for entrepreneurs balancing business growth with personal life.
- Momentum and Transformation: Focusing on joy each day creates momentum that positively impacts all areas of life, from business to personal relationships. For business owners looking to scale their business, this mental shift can be a game changer.
The Joy-Success Cycle
- Kevin shares how he developed the “Joy Success Cycle,” where small moments of joy throughout the day lead to greater success.
- By training your mind to find joy in every task, you can shift away from negativity and build a more positive, successful life. This is key to maintaining a high-performing mindset as you grow your business.
- The cycle isn’t about denying negative emotions; it’s about choosing to approach the 99% of everyday tasks with positivity, which is essential for entrepreneurs aiming to thrive.
Key Quotes
- “We get to choose to live our lives both at work and at home in the way we choose, in the way we control fully.”
- “It’s not about the big, massive wins. It’s about tiny little moments of joy leading to more success.”
- “You can’t achieve maximum success if you’re complaining about every task—joy leads to success.”
- “You can control how you feel about any task. It’s your choice to live with negativity or to choose joy.”
- “Every little task completed brings joy—it’s not just about big accomplishments.”
Resources Mentioned
- Kevin’s Website: https://www.kevinsurace.com/
- Follow Kevin on Instagram: @KevinSurace
- Join my upcoming free LIVE workshop: https://www.lindseya.com/workshop
