James Melouney (@jmelouney) is the author of the book The Art of Success. He is an author and speaker that helps others lead their best life.

In this interview, we talk about self-motivation, positive habits, and purpose. James comments on how "flow" can make your job not feel like actual work, and the importance of grounding yourself to a familiar place in order to establish deeper connections with people.

You can find James on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. His book The Art of Success is available on Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. James also recommended us How To Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler.

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