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99: Navigating Uncertainty With Resilience – A Discussion with Sally Mahamdeh Part 2

Feb 28, 2025

Join Sally Mahamdeh, a certified intelligence coach from Palestine, as she dives into the depths of resilience amidst life's uncertainties. She and Maurice share personal stories about navigating challenges across cultures, like the impact of political unrest in Lebanon. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and community support while emphasizing the value of a 'mental diet' for well-being. Discover how embracing change and mindfulness can lead to personal joy, even in turbulent times. It's an inspiring conversation filled with actionable insights!

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Sally Mahamdeh

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Quick takeaways

Embracing a diverse range of experiences enriches life, encouraging individuals to explore meaningful paths outside their comfort zones.

Maintaining a positive mindset through selective information consumption enables people to thrive amidst external uncertainties and challenges.

Deep dives

Embracing Diversity of Experience

The speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing a diverse range of experiences throughout life, showcasing his extensive background in various fields such as acting, military service, and real estate. By pursuing a multitude of roles, he aims to enrich his life with experiences and relationships, rather than accepting a conventional existence. This approach encourages individuals to step outside their comfort zones and explore different paths that feel meaningful to them. The message is clear: life is an adventure meant to be experienced fully and authentically.

Intro

4min

Balancing Achievement and Community Care in Uncertain Times

3min

Coping with Conflict: A Personal Journey of Resilience

2min

Curating a Mental Diet for Well-Being

20min

Cultural Perspectives and Personal Truths in Travel

4min

Embracing Joy Through Mindfulness

9min

In this powerful continuation of their conversation, Maurice sits down once again with Sally Mahamdeh, a certified intelligence coach, to explore how to navigate life’s uncertainties—especially when external circumstances seem out of your control. (If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out Episode 98 for Part 1!)

Maurice shares his personal challenges of building a life between the U.S. and the Middle East, where ongoing conflicts have disrupted his plans. Rather than letting obstacles define him, he leans into his Try Life On philosophy to adapt and move forward. For Sally, who is originally from Palestine, this discussion is deeply personal, adding another layer of insight and resilience to the conversation.

Join them as they dive into strategies for coping with instability, embracing change, and finding ways to thrive—even when the world around you feels uncertain.

Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Sally and tell her you heard her on Try Life On!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymahamdeh/