Episode #141: Chris Smyrnos-"You Have to Care"

Richest Men in Town

In This Episode:
The Richest Men in Town podcast is all about bringing people together and this week's episode is a special night that reunites Tyler Goold with one of his favorite people. Chris Smyrnos is a "go-to guy" who is doing a lot of things right. He's a good friend to the guys but make no mistake about it, Chris is a deep pool with a lot to teach RMIT listeners. In his time, Chris leads the conversation across a wide range of topics including:

• Superpower of choice
• Compassion
• Power of small wins
• Roles in life
• A commitment to personal excellence
• Dependability
• Modeling
• "What's important?"

In the end, Lieutenant Smyrnos delivers a master class, helping all of us to remember the importance of perspective and striving to be better every day. More importantly, Chris is all about intentionally doing his part to be the person to help others along the way. To Chris, we raise a glass and toast him for the man, the husband, the father, the police officer, the friend, the son, and the leader that he is. Thanks for sharing your story and helping to show the way to better. Keep going, brother!

Show Notes

Quotes...

• "We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets. We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society." -The Family Proclamation (1995)"
• “Next to love, balance is the most important thing.” -John Wooden
• And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." -1 Nephi 3:7

References...

• Dallas Maverick's Luka Doncic
• NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis
• White Stripes "Seven Nation Army"
• KMART
• Little Caesar's "Pizza, Pizza"
• Faith journey of Colorado Buffalos Head Coach Deion Sanders
• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

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