In this segment, you address the common dilemma that many individuals face as they progress through their careers and lives, accumulating a diverse set of skills and experiences. You encourage listeners to recognize their unique expertise and consider leveraging it to make a difference in the world. Here are the key points covered:

1. Accumulation of Skills: Over time, people often gain proficiency in various areas due to the diverse roles they have undertaken throughout their careers.
2. Identity and Retirement: As individuals approach retirement, they may reflect on their skills and knowledge and contemplate their place in the world.
3. Connecting the Dots: You suggest that it's essential to find a way to connect the dots and utilize one's skills and experiences effectively.
4. Negative Self-Talk: Negative thoughts and self-doubt can hinder personal growth and taking action.
5. Overcoming Doubt: You reassure listeners that there is a way to share their knowledge and expertise with the world.
6. Online Presence: You introduce the idea of creating an online personal brand business or starting a podcast as a means to reach a global audience.
7. Taking Control: You emphasize that taking control of one's negative thoughts and pursuing their passions is a personal responsibility.
8. Utilizing What You Know: You suggest that even if someone has written a book that didn't reach a wide audience, they can repurpose their knowledge into an e-book or other formats.
9. Learning and Delegation: You encourage listeners to learn new skills or consider delegating tasks they don't know how to do.
10. Identifying Your Expertise: You ask listeners to identify that one thing they excel at and want to be known for.
11. Personal Branding: Personal branding involves becoming known for a specific expertise or identity that makes an impact.
12. Evolution of Identity: While starting with one focus, individuals can evolve their identity and reputation as they gain recognition.
13. Example of Mike Kim: You share the example of Mike Kim, a personal brand expert who initially started with a blog and podcast before narrowing his focus.
14. LinkedIn Profiles: On LinkedIn, you note that many professionals are known for one or two key areas of expertise, despite being capable of more.
15. Taking Action: You encourage listeners to take action, learn, seek coaching, and start building the expert identity they desire.
16. Offer of Assistance: You offer to help listeners on their journey through coaching and direct them to your website to book a time slot.
17. Abundance of Time: You stress that there is enough time and opportunity to make a difference.

Overall, this segment serves as a motivational message, encouraging individuals to recognize their unique expertise and take steps to share it with the world, whether through an online business or a podcast. It emphasizes the importance of self-belief, taking action, and the abundance of opportunities available to those willing to pursue their passions and knowledge.

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