Disrupt Yourself Podcast with Whitney Johnson 365 Donald Miller: How To Write Your Own Story With Intention
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Mar 22, 2024 
Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand, talks about the power of storytelling and how to write a compelling story. He shares insights on coaching, problem-solving strategies, and the influence of intention and storytelling in personal transformation. The discussion also touches on identity shifts, the Enneagram personality type, and the joy of helping others succeed.
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Fatherhood Recentered His Identity
- Donald Miller became a father at 49 and says fatherhood "is everything to me."
- He describes parenting as focusing his identity and tying life purpose together.
Planting Intentions Early
- Donald Miller wrote a high‑school letter forecasting Oregon, a New York Times bestseller, and wealth.
- That intention shaped his decisions and guided his career for decades.
Disrupt Yourself To Start New Stories
- Donald Miller urges people to "disrupt yourself" when life grows mundane and predictable.
- He uses curiosity as the lever to start fresh career and personal stories.