The definition of success varies from person to person; for some, it means to be wealthy, for others to be loved, impact lots of people, or change people's lives. But what happens when everyone but us thinks we are successful? It might look fantastic from the outside, and still, we'd feel miserable. When success is not intimately linked with purpose, it feels empty.  

John Ramstead's company was doing great; everybody would pat his shoulder and congratulate him for his success, but he couldn't shake this smoldering discontent. He then realized he was living under the "tyranny of they." John was doing everything "they" considered fantastic, valuable, and he was showing up the way "they" believed he should. John knew he needed to make a significant change in his life, and then he got in an accident that almost took his life.  

Today's guest, John Ramstead, is a former Navy Fighter Pilot, Int'l Speaker and Podcast Host, Leadership Coach, and Author of On Purpose with Purpose. He is passionate about empowering leaders and their teams to reawaken the joy, vitality, and clarity eroded in their way to success.  

In this episode, John shares his inspiring story of profound change, driven by his unstoppable urge to become the best version of himself. We talk about recovering from adversity, inspiring others, and being a giver before asking for anything. We explore the power of mentoring, being a servant leader, how creating habits can change the course of our lives, and much more.  

Tune in to Episode 294 of Becoming Your Best, and listen to John's remarkable story of resilience, bravery, and success.  

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Could you give our listeners a brief background on who you are? (1:59) 
• What do you think is the value of mentorship? And how do you find a great mentor? (17:10) 
• Could you share one or two most significant lessons learned from all of your adversity and your experience? (28:42) 

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How John realized he was living under the tyranny of they (4:17) 
• How was John's life after the accident (13:39) 
• The value of mentoring and how people around you can help you overcome the most challenging moments of your life (17:18) 
• The mindset needed to overcome adversity. (28:26) 

Resources: 

• John Ramstead website. Beyond Influence 
• Book: John Ramstead - On Purpose with Purpose: Discovering How To Live Your Best Life 
• Eternal Leadership podcast with John Ramstead 
• Book: Dale Carnegie - How To Win Friends and Influence People 
• Book: Horst Schulze - Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise 
• Book: Carol Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success 

Connect with John: 

• LinkedIn 
• Instagram 
• Facebook 
• Twitter 
• YouTube 

Becoming Your Best Resources: 

• Becoming Your Best Website 
• Becoming Your Best University Website 
• Becoming Your Best Library 
• Email: [email protected]  
• Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders 
• Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance 
• Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety 

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