Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 44, with guest, Brandi Richard Thompson. Failure is a given in life and Brandi shares how she recovers from it by ignoring the noise, focusing on herself, and prioritizing her happiness.

 

From a college dropout to a transformational growth strategist, Brandi is the founder of the Operation Growth Institute, a Global Transformational Learning Center where people can accept, heal, grow, and transform into the next iteration of their personal and professional best.

 

This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 44: Start where you are with Coach Brandi Thompson.

 

Key Discussion Points:

00:58 Recovering from Failure: To recover from failure, take the time to disconnect from others and focus on yourself. 

05:21 Ignoring the ‘Noise’: When you’ve fallen off your path, no one can help you but yourself.

07:39 Prioritizing Your Happiness: If you can’t find the time to pursue your passions, you are prioritizing other people’s happiness over your own.

10:18 Finding Yourself Through Meditation: Spending quiet time alone is how you can unpack things in your life and learn how they have shaped you.

 

In Summary: Brandi Richard Thompson challenges us to not let ourselves be defined by failure, rather if you fail, take the time to look inwards and reevaluate your life and what you can do with what you have.

 

Resources from this episode:

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