Reinvent Yourself: The Journey from Ordinary to Extraordinary w/John R. Miles EP 513

In this engaging podcast episode, John Miles, high-performance coach and host of the award-winning Passion Struck podcast, shares his transformative framework for unlocking personal purpose and achieving extraordinary growth. Kicking off the Live Life Better Author Series at Book + Bottle, co-hosted by Nanette Wiser of Radio St. Pete, John delves into the power of intentional living.

He emphasizes saying "yes" to opportunities that align with your true self and "no" to distractions. Drawing from his journey as a Navy officer and Fortune 50 executive, John explains how real fulfillment comes from serving others and pursuing your own dreams. He introduces practical tools like the importance versus urgency matrix to help prioritize what truly matters.

John also shares personal stories, including a life-changing moment that pushed him to embrace his calling and help others find their purpose. He encourages listeners to build their "courage muscles" by taking intentional steps toward their goals and surrounding themselves with positive influences.

The episode inspires listeners to pursue their passions, embrace reinvention, and recognize that the path to an extraordinary life is within reach for everyone willing to take the leap.

Link to the full show notes:   https://passionstruck.com/reinvent-yourself-the-journey-to-extraordinary/

In this episode, you will learn:

• The significance of mindset shifts, behavior shifts, and the psychology of progress in personal development.
• The concept of living intentionally versus living on autopilot, illustrated through the metaphor of a pinball life.
• The role of courage muscles in pursuing your passions and overcoming self-limiting beliefs.
• The value of surrounding yourself with positive influences and recognizing toxic relationships, referred to as "mosquitoes."
• The importance of self-control and intentionality in achieving your goals.
• Personal anecdotes from John Miles about his journey and the transformative events that led him to write "Passion Struck."
• Practical exercises, such as the importance versus urgency choice matrix, to help prioritize actions in life.

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Tune In:
If you found this episode insightful, please share it with others who might benefit from these powerful lessons. Don’t forget to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #PassionStruck and connect with John R. Miles on Twitter and Instagram at @John_RMiles.

Catch More of Passion Struck:

• Check My solo episode on The Power of Choice — Why Our Choices Are Powerful
• Catch my episode with Emile's good friend Jamil Zaki on how hope can conquer cynicism
• Watch my interview with Alex Edmans on Critical Thinking in a Post-truth World
• Can't miss my episode with Jeffrey C. Walker On The Criticality of Collaboration in Systems Change
• My episode with Lori Gottlieb on Embracing Self-Compassion for a Better Life

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How to Connect with John:

Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here. For more insights and resources, visit John’s website.

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