“I believe that we all must choose our pain, or our suffering will choose us. I'd rather have influence and control over which one I live in.” - Brian Bogert

In today’s episode, Brian Bogert shares his unique story that became a turning point in his life. Looking back at the struggles, he highlights the importance of asking for help and internalizing our narratives. He discusses his awakening moment throughout his life facing suffering and learning to embrace pain to gain control.

There is a sleeping giant in every human. Brian’s purpose in life is to awaken those giants within and turn them into legends by helping them grab what they believe is just out of their grasp. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with what you need to DO, he starts inside with who you ARE. In a world that is disconnected, Brian is revolutionizing how individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs deeply connect with their authentic selves to achieve the best version of themselves.

As a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, and business strategist, Brian disrupts the normative approach on how to create sustainable growth and lasting change personally and professionally. His philosophies on “how to embrace pain to avoid suffering,” “people before profits,” and “who before what” has helped individuals and companies discover and activate their limitless potential. Brian and his team lead with intentionality as they are driven by their vision to impact a billion lives by 2045.

[00:01 - 06:22] Opening Segment

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• Brian Bogert on living across the globe and experiencing different cultures
• The first instance of mindset shift - the awakening moment

[06:23 - 15:26] Refusing to be Victims of Circumstance

• Brian’s unique story - literal life and limb scenario
• Refusing to be defined by circumstance and limitations
• The dangerous path of convincing yourself that you’re alone
• How to make connections happen - getting past ego

[15:27 - 35:46] The Value of Asking for Help - Breaking the Cycle

• Acknowledging your blind spots and breaking the cycle
• Embracing pain to avoid suffering
• When you hear what you needed, not what you wanted
• Being the right leader at the right place and the right time

[35:47 - 41:42] Closing Segment

• The legacy Brian wants to create - help people understand who they are before the world tells them who to be
• Connect with Brian (links below) 
• Join us for Tactical Friday!

Key Quotes: 

“Our narratives can fail us very frequently, and many times they can lie to us. And so what I started to recognize was I had to lean back into human connection using vulnerability and authenticity, which I believe are the glue that binds human connection.” - Brian Bogert

“We all have unique stories. What's important is that we pause and become aware of the lessons we can extract from those stories, and then become intentional with how do we apply them in our lives.” - Brian Bogert

“We demonstrate who we are to the world and legacy we're gonna lead through the actions that we take.” - Brian Bogert

Connect with Brian

Check out his website to see how he helps growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of themselves: their most authentic selves. Join his Facebook group and watch his videos on Youtube! You can follow him on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

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