John Urchak

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Thought leader John Urchak, in brief.

John Urchak

Home: Fairfield, NJ.  Age: 39.  Birthplace: New Jersey.  Profession: Entrepreneur. Organization: Builders Edge.  Title: Chief Operations Officer.  Significant other: Christie.

Recent recognition: Being featured in the International Business Times.  Recent professional development: Empowered Mastery professional development.  Latest accomplishment: Launching a new business.  Recent travel or adventure: Impact through mission work.  Last book read: The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel.  Recently viewed and recommended: Purpose Over Profit.  Recent unique acquisition: Rare baseball cards.

Personality profile: Disciplined, optimistic, driven.  Moral compass: Biblical teachings. How do you define success? Faithfulness over fame.  What is your greatest joy? My family.  What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Pastors and missionaries.  What is at the top of your bucket list? International mission work.  How do you relieve stress? Prayer and meditation.  What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Peace and simplicity.

What was your first paying job? Painting.  What book have you repeatedly read? The Holy Bible.  Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My grandfather. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Be humble and kind.  What’s the best advice you received in your career? Exude confidence in every situation, and to treat the janitor just as you would the CEO.  What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Scripture and nature.

What is your big idea?

To make an impact through mission work.

What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Purpose-driven leadership.  What change would you like to see in the world? Poverty and homelessness eliminated.  What widely held belief do you reject? Success equals money.  What type of legacy matters most to you? Lives being changed positively.

What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Purpose Over Profit.  What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Mark Wahlberg.  Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Jesus Christ.  As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An astronaut.  After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My Bible.  How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With family, outdoors, in prayer.

Personal mission: To embolden and inspire others.  Personal motto: Never become complacent. Favorite quote: "To whom much is given, much is required" (Luke 12:48).  Desired epitaph: A life lived in faithful service.

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