Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mom. Over twenty years, she’s taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools. She writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, The Washington Post and the New York Times and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She is a member of the Amazon Studios Thought Leader Board and wrote the educational curriculum for Amazon Kids’ The Stinky and Dirty Show. Jessica earned a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Massachusetts and a J.D. with a concentration in juvenile and education law from the University of North Carolina School of Law. She lives in Vermont with her husband and two sons. Her second book, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence, will be released in April 2021.Connect with Jessica and buy her book: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teacherlahey/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jplaheyTwitter - https://twitter.com/jesslaheyBuy her New Book Here: https://www.jessicalahey.com/booksIf you enjoyed my conversations with Vishen Lakhiani & Marisa Peer then I am excited to share with you that I have partnered up with Mindvalley to give you THEIR FREE MASTERCLASSES! Did I mention they were free and filled with tremendous value for your growth! Vishen Lakhiani - Mindvalley MembershipLearn the 3 keys to transformative learning with Vishen's FREE Mindvalley masterclasshttps://mval.li/?a=9745&c=2806&p=r&s1Marisa Peer - Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for AbundanceDiscover the 5 steps to reprogram your mind for abundance with Marisa's FREE Mindvalley masterclasshttps://mval.li/?a=9745&c=2707&p=r&s1Follow The Story Box on Social MediaINSTAGRAM ► - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ TWITTER ► - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom FACEBOOK ► - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast WEBSITE ► - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! Apple Podcast ► - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify ► - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ WATCH HERE:YouTube ► - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Jakes Roberts is redefining what it means to be a modern woman of faith. Her messages spread throughout the world defying cultural, religious, gender, and socio-economic boundaries. Whether through her bestselling books or viral messages, it only takes a few minutes of connecting with her to understand why she becomes an instant favorite. Sarah has a unique way of reaching people who are seeking to make peace with their past, maximize their present, and deepen their relationship with God.Alongside her husband, Touré Roberts, she co-pastors The Potter's House at One LA and The Potter's House Denver. With her down to earth personality, contemporary style, and revelatory messages there's no question why she is an emerging thought leader for this generation, yet her growing influence came by surprise."If you would have told me five years ago that I would be in full time ministry, I would have asked if you were talking to the right person." Sarah said.At twenty-three years old she was tempted to allow her journey as a woman battling insecurities, teen pregnancy stigma, low self-esteem, toxic relationships, and depression to define the rest of her life. It wasn't until she was in her darkest moment that she realized she only had two options: settle or evolve. Sarah dared to harness the wisdom of her past wounds and apply them to the hope for her future.The process of transforming from the insecure and fearful young girl that she was into the powerhouse wife, mother, businesswoman, and leader that she is took dedication, discipline, resources, and spiritual growth. Her passion is to utilize her experiences, insight, and influence to help every soul she encounters to evolve into the best version of themselves.In 2017, Sarah launched Woman Evolve a ministry that focuses on incubating every woman to her fullness. Since its conception Woman Evolve has been successful at reaching and guiding thousands of women to awaken healing, wholeness, and love for themselves and others. To learn more about ways that you can get involved with the Woman Evolve movement click here. Sarah has received many honors, including recently being celebrated as a National Overcomer by Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities in partnership with Good Morning America co-host, Robin Roberts. Sarah has also been featured in numerous media outlets including The Today Show, Dr. Phil, Essence, The Associated Press, and The 700 Club. A naturally gifted scholar, Sarah graduated high school in the top ten percent of her class and in the nation at the age of sixteen and attended Texas Christian University, where she studied journalism. Of all her accomplishments Sarah is most proud of the life she and her husband, Touré, have built together. Together they have six beautiful children and split their time between Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO. Connect with Sarah & buy her new book: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahjakesroberts/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SarahJakesRoberts/Buy Her New Book Here: https://www.womanevolve.com/If you enjoyed my conversations with Vishen Lakhiani & Marisa Peer then I am excited to share with you that I have partnered up with Mindvalley to give you THEIR FREE MASTERCLASSES! Did I mention they were free and filled with tremendous value for your growth! Vishen Lakhiani - Mindvalley MembershipLearn the 3 keys to transformative learning with Vishen's FREE Mindvalley masterclasshttps://mval.li/?a=9745&c=2806&p=r&s1Marisa Peer - Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for AbundanceDiscover the 5 steps to reprogram your mind for abundance with Marisa's FREE Mindvalley masterclasshttps://mval.li/?a=9745&c=2707&p=r&s1Follow The Story Box on Social MediaINSTAGRAM ► - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ TWITTER ► - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom FACEBOOK ► - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast WEBSITE ► - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! Apple Podcast ► - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify ► - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ WATCH HERE:YouTube ► - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross TranRoss Tran is an illustrator and concept artist. He loved making up characters and worlds as a kid, which is something that hasn't changed much over the years. He began pursuing art more seriously at 16 and moved from San Jose to Los Angeles a year later for a degree in Industrial Design.By 19 he had worked on his first feature film, Earth to Echo, as a character designer. A while after, he took a break to try his hand at acting, only to find a home on YouTube with his channel RossDraws -- where he makes lots and lots of art.He is currently working on expanding his studio and is planning to turn his first feature-length book NIMA into an animated series. The book is now available!He also loves his dog Milo, but everyone knows that.Ross teaches Illustration, Design, and World Building on his Patreon! ✦Recently He just started streaming on Twitch!Follow Ross and buy his new book! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rossdraws/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Rossdraws/Twitter - https://twitter.com/rossdrawsBuy his book here: https://rossdraws.com/pages/nima Follow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast Website - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/The Story Box on Podcast Platforms & Subscribe for more! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ Watch The Full Episode Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I’M CHRIS NORTON, AND I GOT KNOCKED DOWN. HARD.I was a college football player. I saw the opening for a tackle, but I mistimed my jump by a split second. Instead of being in front of the ball, I collided with the ball carrier’s legs. And in an instant, I lost all feeling and movement from my neck down. I was told I would never be able to move again.I could have let it define me. But our lives aren’t shaped by circumstance. They’re shaped by us. Perseverance isn’t about the physical act of standing: it’s about attitude, and the ability to shape yourself in the face of adversity. SO I REACHED DOWN, AND FOUND THE POWER THAT DEFINES US:THE POWER TO STAND.With the support of my friends, family, faith, and the love of my life, Emily, I proved the doctors wrong, and walked the stage at graduation. Most recently, I walked Emily 7 yards down the aisle of our wedding.My story has been published twice – first with my father, and now with Emily. Plus, a documentary about my life story is releasing soon titled 7 Yards.I travel across the country to inspire people from all walks of life, teaching them how to unlock the POWER TO STANDAND I’VE DEDICATED MY LIFE TO EMPOWERING OTHERS TOOVERCOME THEIR OWN OBSTACLES.During my stay at the Mayo Clinic and years of ongoing therapy since, I’ve seen far too many good people go without the necessary therapy equipment and assistance to achieve their recovery goals. People without the luxury of adequate insurance policies, quitting only because they couldn’t afford to recover. That’s not right. So I decided to make a stand.I started the CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION to help people with neuromuscular injuries and disabilities overcome their obstacles, and live better lives, like I was able to. In addition, we started the Chris Norton Foundation WHEELCHAIR CAMP, a free family camp for all abilities. We’re a nonprofit working to become a national foundation, and change the lives of people with spinal cord issues, so they can change their own.MY STORY IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST ME. IT’S ABOUT ALL OF US.WE ALL HAVE THE POWER TO PUSH PAST LIFE’S CHALLENGES.AND WHEN WE MAKE A STAND, WE’LL CHANGE THE WORLD."Connect with Chris and watch his new film: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisanorton16/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chrisanorton16?fref=nfWatch His New Film Here - https://chrisnorton.org/book-movie/Follow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast Website - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/The Story Box on Podcast Platforms & Subscribe for more! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ Watch The Full Episode Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Nicholas, a long time member of the Screen Actor's Guild and ASCAP, recently joined the Producers Guild of America while producing and acting in his current film, Adverse, a Neo-noir suspense/drama with a large ensemble cast that includes Academy Award® Nominee Mickey Rourke, Academy Award® Nominee Sean Astin, Golden Globe® Nominee Lou Diamond Phillips, Golden Globe® Nominee Penelope Ann Miller, Matt Ryan, Jake T. Austin, Andrew Keegan, Luke Edwards, Shelley Regner and more. In 2018, he produced and starred in, Living Among Us, opposite William Saddler and the late Primetime Emmy® Nominee John Heard which was released by Vision Films, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (US) and FOX (Asia).Thomas began his acting career on Who's the Boss? playing a young Tony Danza. At age 12, Nicholas embarked on a series of feature films that would shape his young adult career, including Rookie of the Year and A Kid in King Arthur's Court. By 18 he had recurring roles on hit TV shows like Party of Five and the role of "Kevin Myers" in the extremely successful American Pie franchise.Nicholas began to focus on dramatic roles including the Roger Avary-directed, The Rules of Attraction with Faye Dunaway,Jessica Biel and Stealing Sinatra, opposite William H. Macy.In 2009, he landed other exciting roles as a rookie cop in the drama, Life is Hot in Cracktown with Lara Flynn Boyle. He portrayed Abbie Hoffman in the film entitled, The Chicago 8. And as the role of Eugene in Nicole Holofcener's, Please Give, opposite Rebecca Hall and Catherine Keener, in which he and the cast won the 2011 Indie Spirit Robert Altman Award.Recent releases include, Walt Before Mickey, where Nicholas portrays a young Walt Disney during the struggles of his early life and career. He was also a series regular on Steven Spielberg's TV drama series entitled, Red Band Society.​Thomas is currently developing a slate of films with his production company.  Connect with Thomas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinband/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thomasiannicholas/Twitter - https://twitter.com/tinbandFollow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast Website - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/The Story Box on Podcast Platforms & Subscribe for more! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ Watch The Full Episode Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou Ferrigno Jr. is an American actor, comedian, and "Pop-surreal" fine artist. After beginning his career in entertainment as a fitness model, Ferrigno found his way to roles in commercials, TV, and film. He's best known for his work on How I Met Your Mother (FOX), Teen Wolf (MTV), Rush: Inspired by Battlefield (Go90.com), and S.W.A.T. (CBS).      Born in Santa Monica, CA, Ferrigno participated in multiple sports as a youth, as well as becoming an accomplished HS football player. While pursuing his BA from the Annenberg School for Communication at USC in 2006 Lou walked-on to the nations's top football team, becoming a member of the 2007 Rose Bowl Champion USC Trojans. Upon graduation he began studying improvisational comedy at iOWest, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), and the West Side Comedy Theatre (WCT). Before long he would work commercial spots for Comcast: Xfinity, Subway, Carl's Jr., MOPAR, Honda, Oscar Mayer, Miller Light, FIAT, Home Depot, Dr. Pepper, and Navy Federal Credit Union, to name a few.      As the first-born son of actors Carla and Lou Ferrigno, Lou Jr. spent much of his youth with his parents on TV and film sets all across the globe. Exposure to acting at a young age manifested to become what is now a passion for film and TV. His first professional job was on the longtime daytime soap, Days of Our Lives (2012), and thereafter booking recurring roles on hit TV programs How I Met Your Mother (2013), Teen Wolf (2014), Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2015), The Young & the restless (2015), Mutt & Stuff (2016), SWAT (2018), and Stargirl (DC). Link to full filmography below: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4609670/?ref_=nv_sr_2Connect with Lou Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/louferrignojr/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/louferrignojr/Twitter - https://twitter.com/louferrignojr Follow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast Website - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/The Story Box on Podcast Platforms & Subscribe for more! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ Watch The Full Episode Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS IS A VERY REAL AND HONEST CONVERSATION PREPARE YOURSELVES!From Bible major to editorial photographer to educator to host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and now author, Kat Harris never shied away from doing things her way. Through her online platform, The Refined Woman, her vision is to be a voice of truth and hope while equipping women to walk in wholeness, worthiness, and freedom. She fiercely loves her big Texas family, and is indebted to her faithful community scattered all over the world. She believes in the power of story, and that every opportunity is an opportunity for growth if we choose it to be. She currently lives in Austin, Texas. In her new book, Sexless in the City: A Sometimes Sassy, Sometimes Painful, Always Honest Look at Dating, Desire, and Sex (April 20), the popular podcast host and founder of The Refined Woman shares how she researched, wrestled, and discovered a God who wasn’t afraid or ashamed of sex and desire. Realizing countless women were dying to ask the same questions she was—and to get answers from a female who had actually walked the walk—Kat compiled her findings to empower women to navigate today’s dating culture with vision, clarity, and freedom.Connect with Kat and buy her book: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therefinedwoman/Website - https://therefinedwoman.com/Buy Her New Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/Sexless-City-Sometimes-Painful-Always/dp/0310361036 https://www.amazon.com.au/Sexless-City-Sometimes-Painful-HonestLook/dp/0310361036Follow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast Website - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/The Story Box on Podcast Platforms & Subscribe for more! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ Watch The Full Episode Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR GET UP HAS GOT UP AND GONE! Dr. Steven Gundry MD is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition, as well as medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine.  He has spent the last two decades studying the microbiome and now helps patients use diet and nutrition as a key form of treatment. He is author of many New York times best selling books including The Plant Paradox, and The Plant Paradox Cookbook, and The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age and will release The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone, on March 16, 2021.20 years ago, Dr. Gundry decided to prevent health issues. He retired as a cardiologist to teach patients how to eat, guiding them on how to get ahead of the problem, not fixing it after the fact. He shifted towards a more proactive approach to health through food and diet changes. At his waitlist-only clinics in California, Dr. Gundry has successfully treated tens of thousands of patients suffering from autoimmune disorders, diabetes, leaky gut syndrome, heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases with a protocol that detoxes the cells, repairs the gut, and nourishes the body.Connect with Dr Gundry & Get a copy of his book: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drstevengundry/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GundryMD/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ODXZL2r3XepieV0uoRjNABuy his new Book The Energy Paradox here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Energy-Paradox-Being-Tired-Finally-ebook/dp/B085NTP6DZFollow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast Website - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/The Story Box on Podcast Platforms & Subscribe for more! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ Watch The Full Episode Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's story is a special one. John C. Maxwell joins The Story Box and shares some powerful wisdom about how you can change your world to become the best leader possible. Small town, huge dreams.Do you have an unstoppable desire to make a difference in the lives of people? Unsure of where to start? That's a snapshot of where I was 50 years ago. My journey began as a pastor of a small church in Ohio where I learned that leadership started with developing myself and connecting with others. It wasn't an easy road and I've worn a lot of hats since those simpler days.I've always dreamed of impacting the world and changing lives one at a time. I've stayed a student of personal growth and development. Why? Because I believe it has the power to change us individually, connect communities, be a catalyst to corporations, and transform countries around the world.You see, my passion in life is growing and equipping others to do remarkable things and lead significant and fulfilled lives.There's no greater mission for me. There's no higher goal than to help others realize their significance and potential. That's why I've dedicated my life to what I believe I do best: teach. I've written more than 100 books that have been translated into fifty languages. I've authored several New York Times bestselling books and was named #1 leadership expert in the world by Inc. Magazine in 2014.I also travel around the world meeting with people of all backgrounds to help them discover significance. I’ve taught what I know to Fortune 500 company leaders, university staff and students, church members and community leaders.But I don’t go the journey alone. In the last two decades, I've developed several organizations to carry out the teaching and wisdom I've gained in my lifetime.Connect with John & buy his new book: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johncmaxwell/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JohnCMaxwell/Twitter - https://twitter.com/JohnCMaxwellBuy His Book Here: https://join.changeyourworld.com/en/ Follow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast Website - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/The Story Box on Podcast Platforms & Subscribe for more! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ Watch The Full Episode Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week The Mindset Mentor joins The Story Box: Rob's Story. I LOVE WHAT I DOThanks for being here. My purpose in life is to help people release themselves from mental suffering. All too often that suffering is a mental barrier that we unconsciously place in front of ourselves, that holds us back from the life we dream of living.Over the past 13 years, I spoke across the world to over 50,000 souls. Whether it’s through speaking or coaching, when I see someone making massive changes in their life, I fall even more in love with what I do.WHERE IT BEGANI was raised by an amazing mother and a father who struggled with alcohol addiction. As a child, I struggled a lot with my own self-worth, and limiting beliefs. My passion for speaking came at a young age.When I was 15 my father passed away from his long-time battle. I remember thinking that I never wanted someone to have to go through what I had to go through. So I went to a could of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and asked if I could speak at the meetings. I wanted the people in that room to understand how their alcoholism affects not only them but their loved ones as well. To my surprise, I was rejected as a speaker by all of them because they only allow those battling with the addition in the meetings.I then turned my focus elsewhere. If I couldn’t help the people who in the meetings, how can help others battling their own problems? Whether that is an addiction to food, work, negative self-talk, or toxic relationships.HOW I GOT INTO THIS LINE OF WORKAt the age of 19, I started in sales and discovered personal growth. I became obsessed! Growing up poor, I never saw a therapist to help me through my problems caused by my father's alcoholism, but I realized that if I studied personal growth and psychology, I could help myself through my issues. After many hours of reading, learning, coaching with mentors, and self-reflection, I was able to make big improvements in my own personal growth that lead to improvements in other areas such as my career, and my ability to build relationships with others.I quickly moved up in my company, and by 24 I owned and operated a multimillion-dollar office, and trained over 2,000 sales reps. Throughout that time I taught personal development and psychology to my sales reps and saw how it impacted their lives as well.FAST FORWARD 5 YEARSIn 2015 I decided to take my knowledge to the masses, and I started my podcast “The Mindset and Motivation Podcast” which hit #1 on iTunes in 6 categories and accumulated over 1 million downloads in the first 12 months.January 2017, I decided to take my teachings to Facebook and the rest is history! Since then I have accumulated 1.5 million followers and have had over 1 billion views on Facebook alone.This is just the beginning. My life’s mission is to impact 1 billion souls on this planet. I would love for you join me on this journey, and I hope to impact your life in a positive way.Connect with The Mindset Mentor: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robdialjr/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RobDialJr/Twitter - https://twitter.com/robdialPodcast - https://robdial.com/podcast/Follow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast Website - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/The Story Box on Podcast Platforms & Subscribe for more! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ Watch The Full Episode Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.