Episode Summary

In this inspiring episode of The Happiness Practices, Phil Gerbyshak interviews Chad E. Foster, a motivational speaker and author of Blind Ambition. Chad shares his powerful journey of going blind at 21 and how it reshaped his perspective on happiness, success, and resilience. They discuss the importance of gratitude, overcoming challenges, and practical steps to cultivate resilience in everyday life.

Key Takeaways

* Gratitude Leads to Happiness: Chad emphasizes that happiness is a decision influenced by gratitude, not the other way around.

* Overcoming Adversity: Chad's personal story of going blind at 21 and how it taught him the importance of gratitude and resilience.

* Technological Innovation: Chad's development of a CRM solution for blind individuals, showcasing his ability to overcome barriers.

* Resilience Formula: Chad outlines his five pillars of resilience: choose your response, tell yourself the right stories, visualize your greatness, get comfortable with discomfort, and take advantage of your disadvantages.

* Authentic Leadership: Insights from Chad's experience at Harvard Business School and discovering his true north.

Notable Quotes

* "Happiness is a decision that you make every single day." - Chad E. Foster

* "Gratitude informs your happiness." - Chad E. Foster

* "Every perceived disadvantage offers us some advantage if we use it in the right context." - Chad E. Foster

Additional Resources

* Book: Blind Ambition: How to Go from Victim to Visionary by Chad E. Foster

* Website: Chad E. Foster

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