Rocket Motivation

In this week's episode, we learn the story of Emily Schreiber Pendley. At age nine, Emily was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis can dramatically shorten life expectancy. Emily has not allowed cystic fibrosis to slow her down. She is now 29 years old, a lawyer and recently got married. She tells her story of living a full life with cystic fibrosis.

Key takeaways

- Uncertainty can be hard. Don't dwell on uncertainty. Live in the present.

- Focus on the joy in life in during unknown or hard times. Even in darkness, there can be joy.

- Don't wait. Seize your opportunities.

- When facing adversity, take a minute. It's okay to realize there are going to be tough times in life. Be resilient. Face reality and move on.

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of Stephanie Nodd. At age 23, Stephanie was convicted for her role in a drug conspiracy. She was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. At age 44, she was released after serving 21 years. She tells her story of what it was like to spend a large portion of her life behind bars. She speaks to young adults about how making one bad decision can change your life. Stephanie's story provides inspiration and also provides a glimpse in to what it's like to spend such a long time in prison. This is a great episode.

Key Takeaways

- Don't let your past determine your future.

- As bad as things get, never give up hope. Hope will get you through the bad times.

- Surround yourself with positive people.

- Take responsibility for your own actions.

- You need to earn what you get.

- Making a bad mistake does not make you a bad person.

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of Mike Bailey and his son Brandon. Brandon lost his life to fentanyl poisoning. Mike tells his story of losing his only child and how it has affected him. The worst part of this story is that Brandon's death, like so many fentanyl deaths, was accidental and preventable. Mike's story could not be more timely.

Key Takeaways

- You never get over losing a child. You can get through it but not over it.

- Don't hold it inside. Go talk to someone.

- If you know your child has addiction problems, fight for your child.

- When friends or family lose a child, reach out and be supportive.

- There are no rules on mourning. Mourn the loss of a child in whatever way helps get you through it.

- No matter what problems you have, someone has bigger ones.

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of Helen Bender, who within the last year at age 26 was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. She tells her story of fighting this cancer and continuing to live her fullest life. It's immunotherapy in the morning and back to work showing houses in the afternoon. She has not let this cancer slow her down. Her story is what Rocket Motivation Podcast is all about.

Key Takeaways

Accept help from family and friends when going through tough times.

Go through life with optimism. Be proactively optimistic. Make the choice that the glass is ½ full.

Humor can get you through tough times.

In dealing with adversity, go with your feelings. Don't push them aside. Let your feelings take you to the other side.

Everything happens for a reason. Stay positive. "Why me" moments are normal. Let them soak in and process them so you can come out stronger on the other side.

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In this week's 60th episode, we bring on special guest and show producer Johnny Gwin, who helps me recap Rocket Motivation Podcast's prior seasons and shows. We talk about the journey we've been on and where we're going. We talk about some of our past guests and their stories and how they make Rocket Motivation what it is. Of course, we throw a little motivation and inspiration your way.

This episode is made possible by Empowered Family Law >>> Some of the Core Advice Given by Multiple Rocket Motivation Guests: 1). You have to have hope. 2). When going through tough times, ask for help and lean on your friends and family. 3). Tough times don't last 4). What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Episode Key Takeaways - Don't be a victim. No one says life is fair. Play with the hand you're dealt.

- Adversity is an inherent part of life. Be able to adjust.

- You only get one life; make it great. Figure out what you want to do and do it.

- Life is a participation sport. Don't sit it out.

- Life is short. Have some fun!

In this week's episode we learn the Zac Wolfe. Eleven years ago at the age of 19 Zac fractured his cervical spine in a vehicle accident causing spinal cord damage leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. He has relentlessly worked to improve his condition and after several years, can walk with the aide of leg braces and a walker. Most importantly, he lives a full and rewarding life and hasn't let his condition stop him. Everything about his story is inspirational. This episode is made possible by Empowered Family Law >>> Episode Takeaways - A positive mindset can conquer anything. You can determine your future. Visualize what you want to accomplish and do it. - Figure out how to attack your problems and practice until successful. - Giving up is easy. Not quitting is the hard part. Success takes time. Be persistent. - Struggles are guaranteed. Success is not. - Keep a mindset of accomplishment and hard work but life is also meant to be fun. - Bad times don't last. Don't quit. Work hard and put the time in to overcome. - Life can change in the blink of an eye. Don't take life for granted.

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of Stephanie Goolsby Savage. Stephanie is a survivor of abuse. She is a businesswoman who has the drive and perseverance to succeed. Her 30 plus year salon business was shut down by Covid. Stephanie pivoted from her salon business to becoming an award winning Mary Kay consultant. She keeps moving forward and deals with whatever life throws her way. She is an inspiration for women and for everyone.

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Stephanie's Rocket Motivation Takeaways - Don't let your circumstances dictate who you are. Don't let a bad situation hold you back in your life. - Stepping out on your own takes courage. Don't be afraid to follow your dreams. - When a door closes, you might have to pivot to survive. Be nimble. - There is power in helping others. - In your dealings with others, leave them better than you found them.

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of Jo Holcombe and her mother Shirley, who suffered from elder abuse by a caregiver. Following Shirley's death, Jo turned her anger and rage into a positive. She worked tirelessly to have a law enacted in Alabama that requires individuals convicted of felony elder abuse to register (somewhat like a sex offender registry) in an attempt to stop elder abuse. Jo's perseverance in not stopping until "Shirley's Law" was enacted provides a great story of inspiration.

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Jo Holcombe's Rocket Motivation Takeaways

- In life, we will encounter pivotal moments that can alter or change the direction of our lives. Choose to embrace these moments and act.

- It's better to do something and fail instead of doing nothing at all.

- Don't let the complacency of others stop you from acting. Don't let others discourage you.

- Channel negative emotions in to something positive.

- In dealing with tough times, take each day at a time and look for one positive out of each day. Small positives add up.

- If you suspect elder abuse of a loved one, trust your gut. It's better to investigate and be wrong than to not investigate at all

This episode is made possible by Empowered Family Law >>>

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of Command Sergeant Major Brad Jones. Brad tells his story about dealing with obstacles and detours he's faced in his military career and personal life. He talks about studying a full year to be a radar specialist in the Army, only to have that assignment disappear before it started. He talks about dealing with the death of his wife of 11 years and raising his young children without his life partner. He's written a book entitled Treading The Deep in which he details his dealing with life's detours and curveballs and how he has pushed through them to become the best version of himself. Brad's story is one of inspiration and perseverance.

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Brad Jones' Rocket Motivation Takeaways

- Life will place detours and throw curveballs that we have to deal with. These obstacles can be blessings and benefits. Make the best of them. They will help you to grow as a person. - Life can drastically change in the blink of an eye. Keep moving forward no matter what life throws at you. - In dealing with adversity, lean on friends and family to ease the burden. - Life is not comfortable. Success typically does not come easy or early. - Find out what you are passionate about in life and follow your passion. This episode is made possible by Empowered Family Law >>>

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of Krissy McCulloch. Krissy survived a tough divorce and has taken what she learned and went through to turn it into her passion of representing clients in divorce and family law proceedings. Divorce is a tough thing for everyone who goes through it. This topic and Krissy's story and advice fit in perfectly with overcoming adversity.

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Episode Takeaways

- During tough times, stick to a system or routine. Exercise. Use your support system.

- Emotionally, divorce is not a linear process. Clients typically go through cycles of grief, denial, sadness and anger. Somedays you will feel good and other days feel bad again. It is a process to go through.

- In divorce, as with problems in life, you will get through it. It gets worse before it gets better and then it gets so much better.

- You may not have the ability to control your emotions, but you have the ability to choose how to deal with them.

- Tough times make tough people.

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