Life isn't a smooth ride no matter how hard we try and make it.  

Things happen, plans change, and sometimes before we know it we end up pretty far off track.  

What we need to remember is that's just how it goes sometimes.  

But in those times, we have full control of our decisions to get back on track.  

Here's Parris' story on how he did just that!    

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Fear of Public Speaking cripples way too many dreams.

You don't have to be an expert and get on stage in front of thousands of people, but you do have to be able to clearly and confidently communicate your message when the opportunity arises.

Take a listen to Rachel's story and how she went from fearing speaking, to running meetings with over 1000 participants.

*Sorry for the couple audio glitches in the beginning!

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The struggles, reflection, and courage it takes to take this leap is something that people shouldn't have to deal with - but they do.

Until we get to a place where sexual orientation truly doesn't matter, we need people as courageous as Mike to share their stories and help those caught in this struggle.

LGBT national Hotline (888) 843-4564

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Starting a local business is a massive challenge, but doing it in another country is a whole new ball game.  

On top of your normal business startup issues, you've now got language barriers, limited supply chain, and different cultures to learn.  

Here is Nic's story of all that plus more, and how he learned that he always needs to keep learning to be successful!

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Being a first time supervisor with eyes on you all day looking for answers and directions is tough and draining.

You need to balance between demands and limitations of both the organization and staff, and be the one to find the middle ground.

You have to become comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Listen to how Jed was able to get past that initial shock of the position, and move on to consistently build high performing teams everywhere he goes!

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How well do you know what's going on at all times?

Do you recognize opportunities when they're presented, or do you just look back and say, "damn I missed that"?

If you don't raise your situational awareness, you will live a life of frustration and exhaustion without much to show for it.

Listen to how a retired marine took what he learned in combat, and applied it to the business sector to earn any civilian job he wants.

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Recording yourself on camera and posting it for the world to see and scrutinize is tough no matter how experienced you are.

You have to open yourself up to be vulnerable to feedback and criticism, but still keep to your own path.

It's a delicate balancing act that once mastered, can unlock limitless potential.

Listen to Kelley's story on how she did exactly that and is chasing her dreams as an actress!

Check her out at https://www.kelleylord.com/

Instagram @Kelley_Lord

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It's no secret that depression is on the rise in the United States, but that doesn't mean we can't fight our way back to happiness.  

Going through bouts of depression is a normal part of being a human.  Our brains are so powerful, sometimes it takes us down some darker roads.  

The good part is, our brain's are powerful enough to turn that car around and build completely new roads to drive down.  

Take a listen to exactly how Leon built new roads that took him from depression to long term happiness.   

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Looking for a new job flat out sucks.

That's why so many of us, myself included, stay at jobs we hate for so long.

I'm by no means an expert on the job hunt - it's actually one of my greatest weaknesses.

But luckily, my friend Kaitlyn reached out and offered to share her job hunt struggle.

She outlines specific strategies to remain positive during this battle and how to find that job you'll enjoy going to each morning!

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Failure should be your F-word and eliminated from your vocabulary.

From our first days of school, we're taught to fear getting a failing grade and falling behind.

This is WRONG!

We end up conditioning people at age 6 to be afraid of a word we don't understand.

Failure is defined as a lack of success - but if you successfully learn 1 thing from everything you try, then you can never fail.

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