Failing Forward

Everyone experiences rejection. Whether it be within our careers, relationships, business opportunities or personal life, we will hear "no" periodically throughout our lifetime. David Dipetro, one of Colorado's premiere real estate brokers, utilizes the Failing Forward mindset to alter his perception of the response. To David, "no" is simply one step closer to "yes".

In this episode our guest shares how his experience in real estate sales has lead to countless lessons easily translatable to life. From learning how to respond to rejection to learning to excel in comprehension and understanding. David details his past failures and the lessons learned from a life in sales.

Many of us have struggled or may even actively struggle to identify our purpose in life, but it's important to understand that purpose is a moving target. We, as individuals, are constantly becoming someone new because of the experiences we have and the information we absorb. Our perspective of the world is not the same at 25 as it was at 5, and understandably, it will not be the same at 50. Knowing this, why then do we assume purpose to be a stagnant target?

Samson Jagoras, a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, marketing executive and motivational speaker, shares his understanding of purpose and the internal conversations that led him to identifying his own. He illustrates the benefits of regularly and willingly exposing ourselves to stress and pressure, and the personal epiphanies that stemmed from those experiences.

Many of us have likely used the phrase "everything happens for a reason." However this is only true if we take the time to reflect and attach meaning to our individual circumstances. Challenges will always influence our path, but the decision to find another route or turn back is what ultimately determines our progress forward. For our guest, Brandon Chubb, his experience with attaching purpose to his personal hurdles began early. And in each phase of life, as the hurdles grew increasingly more significant, his discipline and confidence grew with them. In athletics, in business, and in his philanthropic efforts, a consistent narrative is apparent: Activate Human Potential. The mission of the Chubb Foundation exemplifies not only the mindset, work ethic and generosity, but the life of Brandon Chubb.

Most of us on the outside looking in may assume that addiction is primarily influenced by the substance. For our guest Rachel Pastor however, she created an alternative mindset. After years of facing a heroin addiction and homelessness, she determined that she was choosing her addiction and not her addiction choosing her. Literally choosing the comfort of addiction, she recognized that discomfort was the answer to a new life. This shift in perspective allowed her to make more choices, each one inching her closer to a much greater purpose. In this week's episode, Rachel details how the darkness of her adversity eventually shined a bright light on her mission in life.

Very few athletes are capable of reaching the professional level of their sport. Even fewer go on to change an entire industry after. In episode 3 we sit down with Joe Hansley, who has done exactly that. It may be hard to believe that someone could be awarded the 2011 Colorado High School Gatorade Player of the Year, and not consider that one of their top accomplishments, but for Joe, it's nothing compared to what he's achieved in business. A former NFL player turned entrepreneur and packaging engineer, details what he learned from his challenges as an athlete, and how he leveraged that experience into his next phase of growth and success.

As children, as teenagers and even into adulthood, we are constantly drawn to being part of a group. We desire the comfort, the sense of belonging and the security of being around people who think like we do. At times however, life will lead us down a path less traveled. Tony Polidoro, a serial entrepreneur, nationally ranked bodybuilder, coach, mentor and friend takes you on a journey through his mindset during some of the most difficult decisions and situations life has presented him.

In this interview, Tony shares some of his most impactful lessons learned as a young entrepreneur and the practices and habits necessary for his continued success. You will witness firsthand Tony's dedication, his discipline, and most importantly, his will to continue learning and helping others along the way.