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People are constantly confronted by the question, “What is my life's purpose?”. And often, people cannot find the answer to that question. This will lead to our minds being confused and not knowing what to do. To see our purpose, we need to acknowledge that God creates us and we are unique; each has a talent, a passion, and a mission to do. Having a purpose is scary, you might think you don’t have it, but it’s wrong. Everyone has a purpose, it is discoverable and it is attainable. Ken Coleman shares the life he has grown up in a family with great examples for him to follow and how it set the stage for his life. He talks about how we can find our purpose in life, overcome our fear, and develop a clear, confident, and courageous personality. Tune in as Ken answers questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more!  Quotes: “Monday doesn't suck. When you're going in, you'll spend most of your day using what you do best, doing work you love, and producing results no matter what. That's a person who's on fire and who's on purpose. .” – Ken Coleman “The secret to starting and facing your fear is to retreat to clarity.” – Ken Coleman “You cannot remove fear and doubt; you can overcome them. ” – Ken Coleman Takeaways: Many people see their work as just a way to make income and wait for their paychecks. However, the truth is that work is an opportunity for you to improve the world through your unique contribution, talent, and passion for completing your mission. Clarity breeds confidence, which in turn generates courage. A clear guy is confident, and a confident man has the courage to act when confronted with fear in a crisis. Confrontation cannot be avoided, but we can learn that while experiencing fear and doubt, you are in a good position and are pursuing something important to you. Because we never fear or doubt something we don't care about.  Conclusion: Finding our purpose in life starts with being enlightened that everyone has their own talent, passion, and mission. However, we have three main enemies: fear, doubt, and pride. Fear and doubt cannot be removed, but you can overcome them. You just need clarity, confidence, and courage to take action. Though you must remember that having fear and doubt is not bad, having those feelings proves you care about your activities.

Parents are responsible for caring, loving, and guiding their children. They should be the ones to show the ropes of how life is and strengthen their kids to prepare for any challenges they face. Sadly, some parents fail to do all that and instill traumatic experiences into the ones they are supposed to show love. This leads their child to grow up suffering mentally, waiting for someone to pull them out of their difficulties. On the other hand, other children are forced to tackle life themselves. Learning slowly until they reach success. Larry Hagner shares his experiences growing up without a father figure, how his mom dating an abusive guy became a pattern, and how one experience of rejection became a turning point in his life. Tune in as Larry walks as through as he breaks the generational cycle and helps youth leaders manage through life, business, and self-development.   Quotes: “Intuitional intelligence is so important. If there's something that doesn't feel right in your gut, it's really important to listen to that.” – Larry Hagner “The balls that we never get to the plate and swing are the ones we will never hit. Don't be afraid to get up to the plate and strike out half the time. ” – Larry Hagner “Sometimes life feels like you're spinning plates on swords, and you don't want one of them to fall. ” – Larry Hagner Takeaways: Having great intuitional intelligence is critical in discerning when something is not right. Feel and listen to your gut; it can help you decide and act accordingly. The people who are willing to take chances, whether they will succeed or not, are the ones who will change the world, so don't be scared to do so. There will be periods in life when something requires more attention and effort, but you have to make sacrifices, and that's all right. Conclusion: The presence of the parents in a child’s life is pivotal in their development. They are the first model of love, appreciation, encouragement, and guidance that would be assimilated by the child in meeting other people outside the family. These help them build or know who they are; and their identity.   

As humans, no one didn’t want a life without stress, problems, and hardships. We may believe that comfortably living translates to having no responsibility. But is that the life we desire, and is it worthwhile to pursue? To learn, progress, and be successful, we must face challenges and put in our best effort to achieve our goals. Continue to look, search, and go forward; God will direct your steps and is more than eager to assist if you do your best. Ryan Williams shares his life experiences of finding who he was, what he wanted to be, and how he achieved it. He also tells why having a driving goal is crucial to motivate ourselves and continue what we do again and again until we reach our destination of what we dream of. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: “If somebody wants to do something difficult, they have to truly want it from the inside.” –  Ryan Williams “As long as you're searching, as long as you're looking, something will pop up. It might not be today, might not be tomorrow. But as long as you're searching for it, and you're taking steps to find it, God, the universe, will put something in your path to where you are like, okay, this person is putting in the effort to move this direction, I'm gonna move things and help them along their path.” – Ryan Williams “Identity is the key. It is cool to have these key things that you pull into yourself, build yourself up, and say this is part of me. But you got to be careful not to lose sight of the rest of you, and just let yourself get fully absorbed into this thing.” –  Ryan Williams Takeaways: External motivation, such as validation from other people, will fade. So if you truly want to accomplish a challenging goal, it’ll need to start from the inside. You need to spark your desire and reach that goal no matter what. The average person can get through a day. But the real problem is deciding whether to get up and do it repeatedly. In order to get through this, you need to have a driving goal to motivate yourself, do what you need to do, and attain what you believe is worth achieving. Depending on where you are, everyone has a distinct version of themselves. And if you can't function clearly in those multiple versions, something will suffer because you didn't perform your best at one or more of those things; you must be intentional. Similarly, if you are not careful, you may quickly lose your identity to your business in entrepreneurship. Conclusion: To figure out what you want to do in life, you need to do something hard. Because those are the moments that we will have responsibilities, motivation, and an effort to exert, a recipe for us to grow and mature. Being in hard situations will also result in us making mistakes, which is where we get the lessons we need to polish ourselves and be wise.  

One can be called successful if they have achieved their desired goals. Being prosperous is a sign of success for some people. Yet success is more important than wealth. The great pleasure you experience when you accomplish your goals is unmatched by wealth. All elements of life require strong dedication and hard work to succeed in. Opportunities will come and go, but it is up to you to choose your course for success. You must overcome obstacles to accomplish your goals. It would be beneficial if you overcame the challenges with assurance and never gave up. All your efforts are for naught if you give up. Greg Denning imparts his life's lessons, wisdom, and counsel to everyone listening today. Success doesn't just happen. It involves a lot of effort, tenacity, research, sacrifice, and, most importantly, passion for the task at hand. After all, without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, and more! Quotes: “One of the most important lessons of my life is that you’ve got to be ready. There were opportunities I totally missed out on and can't go back to.” – Greg Denning “The greatest privilege in life is to be a husband and a father.” – Greg Denning “Leaders have courage. They are willing to say what needs to be done to, have those tough conversations, and to call it out.” – Greg Denning Takeaways: Excuses will always be there for you. Opportunity won’t. It is a unique feeling to live for someone else instead of simply for oneself. Realizing that your only responsibilities moving forward are to love, provide for, educate, mentor, discipline, and love some more. A leader needs to be self-assured enough to command others to follow him. They must feel secure in their judgments and deeds. If they is unsure, then how can people have the desire to follow them? Conclusion: Success doesn't depend on coincidence, good fortune, or being in the right place at theright time. Success follows a predictable pattern, just like how the sun rises and sets. You will advance in life by putting the lessons you just learned into practice. In comparison to others that are unaware of or do not employ these methods and tactics, you will be at a significant advantage. In both your personal and professional life, you will have a benefit that will give you a competitive edge. Nothing in the world can stop you if you regularly and persistently do the things that other successful people do.

Fitness has been about exercise, programming, physical evaluation and diet. These factors are naturally necessary for the fitness matrix. Still, we cannot deny that as our education on those four essential components has increased, so has the global epidemic of obesity and inactivity. Exercise and proper nutrition are not the solutions; understanding what drives human behaviour is. Brian Grasso is a performance coach in Chicago who has trained elite athletes for more than ten years and has consulted for pro sports teams in the United States and Canada. He is the founder and CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA), which promotes fitness for kids and certifies trainers to work with young athletes. Grasso is recognized as one of the most recognized authorities in mindset and performance, sharing insight into the growing need for fitness professionals to integrate mindset coaching alongside fitness. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: "And often, when you're younger, the expectations people place on you is how you arrive in the world." – Brian Grasso "The expectations you hold for yourself will forever trump any expectations that are heaped upon you, and it took me a few too many years to learn that, but I'm thankful I did." – Brian Grasso "You create whom you want to become. There's nothing about science that doesn't agree with that." – Brian Grasso "I believe that men coming together for greater causes and to lean on each other and to learn from each other is essential." – Brian Grasso Takeaways: We are constantly bombarded with expectations from our society, culture, and the people around us, but it is equally important to consider our expectations and desires. Finding the balance between these two sets of expectations requires continuous self-reflection, mindfulness, and adjustment. This journey can lead to personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and our world. How we talk to ourselves can profoundly impact our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Adopting a positive and growth-oriented mindset allows us to open ourselves up to new possibilities, opportunities, and perspectives. This can lead to personal growth, creativity, and a greater sense of self-confidence. Many of us tend to seek validation and approval from others, but it's crucial to ensure that our aspirations align with our values, interests, and passions. Regular self-reflection can help us identify any external pressures or doubts that may be influencing our aspirations and allow us to make adjustments that align with our desires. We need to develop a resilient and growth-oriented mindset to achieve our goals and overcome challenges. This involves cultivating an optimistic outlook, learning from failures and setbacks, and developing a sense of grit and determination. A strong mindset can help us navigate the ups and downs of life with resilience and confidence, leading to tremendous success and fulfillment in the long run. Conclusion: Physical and mental self-growth are intertwined, as our physical health and well-being significantly impact our mental health and vice versa. Identifying any physical or mental barriers that may be holding us back from achieving our goals and addressing them can help us maintain our motivation and momentum when faced with obstacles. Developing a solid and unshakable mindset can help us stay focused and determined in adversity. We can cultivate physical and mental self-growth to achieve our goals and live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel in your job? Constantly spinning but never getting anywhere? It's a common experience but it doesn't have to be that way. Pursuing your passion is essential to finding a truly fulfilling and rewarding job. If you're feeling stuck in your job or unsure of what career path to pursue, take some time to explore your passions. You never know where it might lead you. Pursuing your passion isn't just important for finding a job; it's essential for finding a career that you love, and that loves you back. Jeff Madoff, the founder, and CEO of Madoff Productions Inc, is a director, writer, and producer with over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Madoff's contributions are his role as a mentor and educator in film and video production and his lessons at the Parsons School of Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the School of Visual Arts. His work as a director, writer, and producer and his contributions as an educator and mentor make him a valuable and respected figure in film and video production. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: "I had no idea what I was going to be doing. But the one thing that was my north star that I always knew the direction I was going to go into is things that I had a passion about that engaged me, that kept me curious, kept me wondering, that were challenging creatively and emotionally, in a fulfilling way." – Jeff Madoff "If it is something, you want something you believe that you can learn, something you believe that you can do, then don't disqualify yourself." – Jeff Madoff "That perception of business and that perception of those up and downs is really critical to understand and to have a realistic context of the kind of job that you're applying for or the kind of business that you hope someday to start." – Jeff Madoff Takeaways: When applying for something, ensure you feel confident in making a strong case. This means thoroughly evaluating your skills and experience and determining if they align with the opportunity's requirements. Business skills and knowledge are transferable and can be applied to different fields and industries. This means that even with experience in a specific area, you can leverage that knowledge in other contexts and adapt to new challenges. It's important to recognize that finding solutions takes time and effort and isn't always an immediate process. While we may demand instant gratification and quick fixes, it's essential to approach problem-solving as a journey and embrace the learning and growth that comes with it. Conclusion: Approaching opportunities and problems with a focused and intentional perspective is critical. This entails assessing your abilities and expertise to ensure you can make a compelling case for any applications or opportunities you pursue. It is also critical to recognize that skills and information acquired in one business or field can be transferred to another, allowing for continuous growth and adaptation. Remember that discovering solutions requires time and effort and is not always an immediate process. Embracing the problem-solving process enables ongoing learning and progress, ultimately leading to more effective and long-lasting solutions.

There is a saying that experience is the best teacher, and the worst experiences teach the best lesson. Does it? Do we need to go through suffering to learn? While we might be in this world for the first time not knowing anything, there is something we can do to make our lives worthwhile. John Lovell shares his life experiences about growing up without proper guidance from his father, being reckless that drove him to delinquency, finding his beloved wife, to being unmade and remade. Tune in as John walks us through his life, where God turned on his desire to learn and set on a path of wisdom and holy ambition, a desire to live for others. Quotes: “There is a horrible cost and consequence, which you will never be able to weigh.” -  John Lovell “If you have a heart that is hard, the only way to change it is to break it first.” - John Lovell “There is no way to replace just good old fashioned spending time with your loved ones.”  - John Lovell Takeaways: You don’t have to experience it to know it will hurt you. It is better to learn from the wisdom of those who have come before you than letting experience fall upon you. The Lord must first break your heart in order to have it. The hardest part of making it through is when you need to be completely destroyed. Nevertheless, you can take something away from this and have a change from the inside out.   Being able to connect with loved ones on an emotional level, vulnerability is one of the crucial parts of building connections with them. Conclusion: The best teacher may be experienced, but you can learn from other people's mistakes. You don't have to go through and keep making those same mistakes and acting recklessly in the same ways. You could do better than that by surrounding yourself with the right people. There is nothing wrong with being vulnerable to loved ones. Change your patterns that cause problems and build connections on an emotional level.  

Change is constant, and people typically fear it. It’s not always the worst thing that may happen to anyone, contrary to popular belief. Things must alter for us to move on with our lives. Change is beneficial because most people's lives wouldn't exist if nothing changed. Also, people should intentionally transform their lives to learn new things and explore how they might gain from doing things in a different way. Most of the time, people discover that adjustments increase their understanding of the world and their enjoyment of life. People can develop physically, emotionally, and psychologically via change. Jim Riley imparts his life's lessons, wisdom, and counsel to everyone listening today. The capacity to adapt is the true test of intellect. After all, a person can change their future by merely changing their attitude. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, and more! Quotes: “Focus on working hard and putting in the best day of work. It will always pay dividends for you.” – Jim Riley “If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the business.” – Jim Riley “When you learn how to do something, you will always have that skill.” – Jim Riley Takeaways: Greatness is not a prerequisite for success, but consistency is. Success comes from working hard consistently. Greatness will come. The way your employees feel is the way your customers will feel. And if your employees don't feel valued, neither will your customers. There is no end to education. Your whole life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning. Conclusion: Making changes that will change your entire life can be as simple as changing your everyday routine. At some time, everyone should experiment with altering their lives to find what works for them. Regardless of how someone feels about the changes in their lives, it is still a fantastic opportunity to learn more about oneself and other people. Many people do not understand the strength of change. Certain adjustments are beyond your control, while others are completely within your grasp. In any case, it enables you to live, enjoy living, and pick up a lot of knowledge in the process.

Uncovering what we want in life can be daunting when we don't know where to begin, where to turn for guidance, and who to listen to. We take risks, make an effort to fit in, or we are adamant about what we know we want from life. Nevertheless, this journey of life is undoubtedly a spectacular one.  Jay Ferruggia shares his life experiences growing up watching his parents argue all the time, and in the end, divorce, hanging out with kids his age who regularly end up in jail, and as he figures out what he really wants out in life. Tune in as Jay Ferruggia talks about how improv changed his life for the better, and how change can be beneficial. Quotes: “Everyone is not competition, try to help everyone else as much as you can. You'll have a much happier life. It's physically impossible to feel bad about yourself when you're helping other people.” -  Jay Ferruggia "You can't just become the best and stay put. You got to be your own Don King." -  Jay Ferruggia “Listening is a superpower. The better you are at listening to the better people are going to respond to you, react to you, and treat you.” -  Jay Ferruggia Takeaways: Everyone can do great things. Consider how you can be of service to others; because you won't ever be as successful or as happy if you simply think about yourself. Even if you are the best in the world at what you're doing, you have to be bold enough and have enough competence to let other people know you are the best at what you're doing. Your ability to listen could make you become more affable with people. It teaches you to say "Yes" instead of merely shutting someone down with a "No."   Conclusion: Changing for the better requires enough bravery. It involves avoiding those who won't be a good influence on you, having the courage to embark on an unknown endeavor, and understanding the value of individuals in one's life. Above all, it is knowing in the first place and acknowledging that you need to change for the better.      

Having a good character enables people to trust and rely on you. When you have a reputation for honesty, responsibility, and reliability, people feel more comfortable working with you and entrusting you with important tasks. This is important for a leader to provide for other people. A good character helps you build strong relationships with those around you, essential for creating a sense of community and support. Having a strong moral compass and values can help you make the right decisions and navigate difficult situations, ultimately leading to greater success and fulfillment in your personal and professional life. Mark Bell, a powerlifter and entrepreneur who has made a name for himself in the fitness industry, has a strong presence on social media, where he offers advice on nutrition, training, and mindset and shares his own personal journey and struggles with addiction and mental health. As a respected figure, Mark offers his followers a wealth of knowledge and experience. Through his training system, fitness brand, social media presence, and various other endeavors, he continues to impact the lives of fitness enthusiasts worldwide significantly. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: "Knowledge is created by us and it can be created by anybody. You could be one, or you could be 99, or anywhere in between. And you possess the ability to create knowledge up against anybody." – Mark Bell "Let's see what happens if you feel you can't read. And then how would you obtain knowledge? How would you get smarter?" – Mark Bell "Sometimes putting life on pause is like the ultimate superpower." – Mark Bell Takeaways: Anyone, regardless of age or background, has the potential to create knowledge. This is a timely reminder that information is not limited to a few individuals or institutions. Anyone with unique experiences, insights, and perspectives can add to information creation. This can empower people who believe they are unqualified to contribute to the area they are interested in. Reading is an essential tool for gaining information and developing intelligence. Reading exposes us to new ideas, viewpoints, and news, making it one of the most effective ways to acquire new knowledge. It can also boost cognitive function and vocabulary, which can help with general intelligence. This emphasizes the significance of developing a reading habit and making it a priority in our daily existence. Curiosity and personal development require exposure to new ideas and experiences. Getting stuck in a rut and restricting ourselves to familiar ideas and experiences is easy. On the other hand, being open to new ideas and experiences can fuel curiosity and promote personal development. This may entail stepping outside our comfort zone, seeking different perspectives, and trying new activities. Conclusion: Anyone, not just experts or organizations, can contribute to expanding human knowledge. New information can be gained through a variety of sources, including one's encounters, observations, and experiments. The ability to read is crucial because it allows one to access information and concepts that might otherwise be out of reach. Skills like critical thinking, analysis, and issue-solving are also bolstered. Personal development relies heavily on two factors: curiosity and ongoing education. Individuals can maintain their interest and drive and move closer toward a life that is both satisfying and meaningful if they are open to trying new things. New information and abilities can also improve one's professional prospects, personal happiness, and social connections. Therefore, everyone must adopt these methods and equip themselves to develop personally, intellectually, socially, and professionally.