Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes -
“We give it our all, no matter what happens. We go all out and then we can be proud of who we are and our effort.” 5:00
“If we’re going to lose, let’s lose like winners.” 5:18
“Go to Hope Chapel and do whatever they say.” 11:32
“I think if we take all the spiritual writings and give them that platform, you know, of hey, there’s some truth and maybe not some truth, and you have to find your own thing.” 26:17
“Honestly, I feel like I missed my off ramp.” 30:49
“If it works, it’s not too crazy.” 37:58
“Even though I’m attached to my goals, I am not my goals, I am not some quest to get to somewhere.” - Wendy @ 39:41
“The breakthrough moment came when I asked someone for help.” 42:58
“The best way I can manifest my love is say ‘You’re good just as you are.’” 48:38
Guest Bio - Guy grew up in the Southbay. He has coached soccer at the high school and collegiate level and coached High school and club volleyball.
He oversees a nonprofit organization called transformation program USA where he helps people in recovery with career development, job placement and life skills
His 25 Yr career in full-time ministry led to an existential crisis which has helped reform his perspective on life and spirituality.
Currently Guy owns and operates a thriving Handyman Company that provides jobs for people in recovery.
Show Notes -
0:00 - WIMTS Podcast Intro
0:32 - Introducing Guy Takashima
0:55 - Welcome to Guy
1:38 - Volleyball Background & Stories
7:56 - Starting You Spiritual Journey
11:42 - Becoming a Janitor
14:01 - Path to Pastor
16:47 - Motivating Factors Behind the Transformation
19:42 - Taking Its Toll on Family
24:18 - Connecting with That Spiritual Calling
27:36 - Religion Vs. Faith
30:07 - Tangibles of ‘I Couldn’t Do This Anymore’
32:01 - BB Commercial
32:10 - Feeling of Fear & Unworthiness
33:16 - Creative & Practical Ways to Deal with Inner Talk
40:26 - Spiritual Quest for Men
46:56 - Relationship with Kids
51:15- Tools for Humbling Yourself
55:08 - One Piece of Advice
57:57 - Where Can People Find You?
58:20 - WIMTS Podcast Closing
Links & Where to Find Guy -
Email - guytakashima@gmail.com
IG - @guybo777
