Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha

YAPClassic: Donald Miller on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life

Sep 1, 2023

Donald Miller shares his personal journey of overcoming victimhood and becoming a successful business leader. He discusses the importance of transforming from a victim mindset to become the hero of your own life. The podcast also explores the concept of heroes in storytelling, the psychological terms of internal and external locus of control, and finding meaning in life despite adversity.

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Personal agency is the belief that you have the power to control your own life and influence your circumstances, leading to empowerment, purpose, and fulfillment.

Transforming from a victim to a hero involves embracing personal agency, finding meaning in life, and overcoming challenges to live a fulfilling life.

Practicing gratitude can shift our perspective from victimhood to heroism, allowing us to appreciate the positive aspects of our lives and recognize opportunities for growth and transformation.

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The Power of Personal Agency

Personal agency is the belief that you have the power and control over your own life and the ability to influence your circumstances. It is about having an internal locus of control, meaning you believe that you are in control of your own actions and choices. With personal agency, you can choose how to perceive and respond to life's challenges, taking responsibility for your own happiness and success. It is important to cultivate personal agency because it gives us a sense of empowerment, purpose, and fulfillment.

Introduction

3min

Donald Miller on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life

2min

Understanding and Transforming the Victim Mindset

12min

Redefining Heroes and Inspirational Stories

6min

Transforming from Victim to Hero

14min

CRM Solutions and Sponsors

6min

Finding Meaning in Life

9min

When Donald Miller was in his twenties, he felt like a victim: he didn’t believe he would be successful and he was unsatisfied with his weight. As he sharpened his storytelling skills, he realized that there are four personas inside all of us: the victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide, and we can choose to become the heroes of our own lives. In this episode of YAPClassic, Donald will break down these four personas and how we can take control of our lives by shifting the role we embody.

Donald Miller is an author, public speaker, and business owner who is widely considered one of the world's most entertaining and informative speakers. He is the CEO of Storybrand and the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast. He is also the author of several popular books, including the WSJ best-seller Building a StoryBrand, and his most recent book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off.

In this episode, Hala and Donald will discuss:

- How Donald became the hero of his own story

- When it’s okay to be the victim

- What is the most fulfilling role to play?

- Internal vs. external locus of control

- What prevents us from transformation

- Why you should write your eulogy now

- What three stories do you want to live?

- The value of processing and accepting your death

- Why you should not view life as meaningless

- And other topics…

Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, an agency that has helped more than 10,000 organizations clarify their brand message, and Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow their business and enhance their value on the open market.

Donald is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and the author of personal essays and books about faith, God, and self-discovery, including the best-sellers Building a StoryBrand, Marketing Made Simple, and Hero on a Mission. His most recent book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off will give you a proven 6-step plan for growth so you can stop drowning in the details. Donald Miller currently lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and daughter on their estate: Goose Hill.

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Resources Mentioned:

Donald’s Website: https://businessmadesimple.com/

Donald’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-miller-540007124/

Donald’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/donaldmiller

Donald’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldmiller/

Donald’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donaldmillerwords

Donald’s Podcast Business Made Simple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-made-simple-with-donald-miller/id1092751338?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200

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