Today’s guest has been a friend for several years. I was incredibly excited to learn a couple of years ago that he was working on a book. In fact, we even share the same literary agent. Samudre-Episode-453.png?ssl=1"> That friend is Neal Samudre, and that book is about to become a reality (January 3, 2023). It’s co-written with his wife, Carly, and is called Start From Joy: Trade Shame, Guilt, and Fear for Lasting Change, a Lighter Spirit, and a More Fulfilling Life. Neal and Carly Samudre believe that joy is what’s missing from our ability to make lasting change in our lives. Building on biblical insights and the latest findings in positive psychology, their new book outlines an emotionally healthy approach to change―one where joy leads the way. This doesn’t mean we choose happiness, become blindly optimistic, or force ourselves to have a positive mindset. Instead, we discover that real, lasting transformation can come free of shame, guilt, and fear. It can be fun. Intrigued? Click the play button below to learn more Neal, Carly, and their book. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS In today’s episode, I ask Neal to share: * What it means exactly to Start From Joy * How the new book relates to he and his wife’s overall mission * Examples of some of the ways shame, guilt, and fear sabotage positive change and one’s ability to lead a more fulfilling life  * And lots more! Neal and Carly’s New Book Order you copy of Start From Joy: Trade Shame, Guilt, and Fear for Lasting Change, a Lighter Spirit, and a More Fulfilling Life right now! Consider Ordering My Book! Purchase a copy of my new book (written with Jesse Wisnewski) Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career. There, you can also download the introduction and first chapter for free! Join Note-Making Mastery Cohort the self-paced edition now! Get all the details here (space is limited)! Books Neal Recommends Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown