Success, Motivation & Inspiration

Ryan West hosts a podcast called Revealing Healing, where he brings on guests who have battled all kinds of health crises and found ways to get through them. Ryan’s podcast is a show dedicated to telling motivating health stories. The Revealing Healing show hosted by Ryan West who is a brain tumor survivor himself! I’m excited to have him on the show!

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What is your personal definition of success?

This one is a short answer for me. My definition of success is when you get paid as a result of what your creativity created. Hands down the best feeling ever are to work on something from scratch and see others benefit from it.

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

I don’t know if there is enough paper in the world to write down what I am trying to improve on. I’m going to answer this a little differently by saying I try other things to help me improve on what I know I’m not good at. Here’s an example, for all of 2019 I have been trying to learn how to play the guitar. The reason I pushed myself to do that was that I have always wanted to learn but also because I know that once I feel confident playing the guitar I will all of sudden be good at three things I use to suck at. Why? Because I believe that when we teach ourselves how to do something that is creative, our brains automatically help us out and solve those three things we were having problems with. Creativity is free. Let me say that again, creativity is FREE and when you tap into it you can do wonders for self-improvement.

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

If you have time, think it over and then think it over again. I don’t think (no pun intended) that we allow ourselves enough time to think throughout the day. It is so undervalued how important that is. I watched the documentary about Warren Buffet last year and the one thing out of everything he said that stuck with me was how much he just thinks throughout the day. I thought maybe I was just some odd person (no comment) but when the richest person in the world suggests it I think I can get behind it. Some of the best ideas come from sitting in silence and thinking about what you could do here or there. If time is limited like in so many cases, you make your best-advised decision and don’t look back. You are in the role because you got the job, be confident.

Tell me about a specific moment that set you on the path you’re on now?

I always know I wanted to be an entrepreneur but didn’t know what made sense for me to push myself into. In October of 2018, I was at the doctor getting checked for something in my throat that didn’t feel right. Ultimately it was coming from my stomach as a result of stress from my job. I think a lot of that stress was brought on by myself and so the doctor asked me if I had ever thought about anxiety medication. I’m on a lot of medication from my tumor and the disease I have (acromegaly) and didn’t want anymore. Also, I didn’t think I needed anxiety medication or that it was for me. Long story short, my doctor convinced me to try it and within a few weeks, I noticed a huge difference in how I thought. Shortly after I jumped head in on starting a podcast, developing a fitness app, and soon to be a community platform to bring adversity survivors together. The best way I can explain how the anxiety medication helped and how it was a specific moment was that my creativity was finally going at the same speed as my drive to be successful. That’s it.

If you could recommend one book for our audience, what would it be?

I would recommend “The Tattooist of Auschwitz”. My whole entrepreneurial spirit is built around turning adversity and misfortune into opportunity. You could make the argument that those who suffered through the concentration camps of WW2 are ...

I’m excited to have Mandy Napier on the show today! Mandy is a Transformational Mindset Coach at Mindset for Success.

Known as the ‘Mindset Alchemist,’ Mandy Napier is a Global Mindset & Peak Performance Coach, Speaker, Educator, and Author of ‘Creating Healthy Life Habits’. Mandy Napier coaches high achieving driven professionals and individuals who have a desire and commitment to live life as the best version of themselves. She is adept at helping them clear their hidden programs and self-sabotaging patterns so they can step up to the next level in their lives. Mandy is a former athlete who has represented Australia in the sport of triathlon, competed in the gruelling Hawaiian Ironman World Championships and spent six years travelling the world with her backpack. From hitch-hiking through Eastern Africa, camping in the Sahara, journeying on the Congo by riverboat, visiting Iran, Pakistan, and Myanmar (Burma), and trekking the Himalayas, to name a few places, she believes all these experiences have been integral in establishing and creating her successful business of 12 years, Mindset for Success

Below are some insights from Mandy Napier. Enjoy!

What is your personal definition of success?

My definition of success is defined ultimately by how I feel. A feeling of accomplishment, confidence, peace, and happiness.

For me, this is made up of:

* Running a successful and fulfilling business and helping my clients to breakthrough their current results and accomplish their goals

* Challenging myself to accomplish new things and do things differently

* Having great health and keeping fit; knowing I am looking after my body

* Ensuring I make the most of my time and have travel and adventures

* Having a great relationship with my husband, family, and a close network of friends

* Serving others

Ultimately knowing I am living a life of meaning, joy and purpose.

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

Absolutely:

Morning – this is my time.

This is the most critical part of my day as it sets me up for the rest of the day. I exercise most mornings – in the summer we go to the ocean, swim, and catch waves; sometimes I run there or do yoga and gym some evenings.

Coffee at the beach with my husband or at home – healthy breakfast or coffee if intermittent fasting

Then I go to my office – I read my daily quote, connect with my future vision and take a few minutes to plan my day

I have a list of SET TASKS for my day that I do my best to complete daily and score out of 100%

I make sure I stop during the day and re-calibrate. I either go outside and appreciate nature; tend to the veggie garden or I sit in my chair and simply breathe for a few minutes to re-set.

At the end of the day, I answer seven simple short questions – I have distilled these so there is NO excuse whatever happens. This helps me take a few minutes to recall my day and see what I did, could have done better, and what I must do tomorrow.

And each week I have a set of 10 questions I ask to review my week. This is what helps me keep focused and conscious and in charge of my business and life. And I read or listen to books on audible frequently.

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

First, it’s helpful to know what this decision is part of – how will the decision impact your life and your goals? Spend a few minutes looking at the costs and benefits and if the options match your values and path. Sometimes asking other people’s advice can be helpful, but ultimately, it’s up to you. Don’t overthink it – you will know if you are doing this if you get stuck and can’t decide. Stop and ask your heart. If your heart feels good, i.e if the energy expands, it probably means this is the decision.

Yash Gajjar is the youngest guest I’ve had on the show so far! Yash is a 14-year-old international speaker, author, and mentor. He started speaking since 5 and has spoken in front of crowds of hundreds and thousands. He started his first online business that reached over 16k in 5 months all organically when he was 12.

He has also published a book called “Success Secrets for Teens by Yash Gajjar” which is a number one bestselling book. He has now been motivating teenagers across the world with personality development programs to help teens not only change their mindset but live the best quality of life. For the past 3 years, he’s helped thousands of teens build a positive mindset, get rid of stress and anxiety and live a life that is full of happiness.

Yash helps parents improve their relationships with their kids and believes that as soon as your teen gets a mindset shift, their life will change. He goes internationally speaking at schools, colleges, and corporate events helping to inspire and motivate their audiences.

Yash has been able to help train many teenagers through his programs and events and he shares that all his success in life is a result of him changing his mindset.

Below are some insights from Yash Gajjar. Enjoy!

What is your personal definition of success?

My personal definition of success is doing what I love. Success to me is not money, a car, or anything like that. To me, success is following my passion because success equals happiness and I’m only happy if I follow my passion and when you are driven behind your passion and you’re doing what you love, the money comes naturally.

Most people have adopted the world’s definition of success. All because some people’s definition of success is having a nice car, a mansion, or having fancy parties does not mean that’s your definition of success.

Imagine a life where you wake up every morning pursuing your passion and doing something that only makes you feel fulfilled but helps make a positive impact on the world. That’s what success is.

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

For me, it’s as simple as planning my day and at the end of my day reflecting. Reflecting on the situation I faced and asking myself one question, Did I make progress? Did I make progress in my relationships, my career, my social life, my emotional life, my health, as long as I’ve made a little progress in every aspect I’m improving?

Most of you want to improve in your life but what ends up happening is you only focus on improving in one aspect of your life. Many people go crazy and only focus on their careers. They end up improving and making a lot of money but then when they look back they realize how everything else sucks now. They hadn’t improved on here relationships, they hadn’t improved on there healthy, and they hadn’t improved on their emotional feelings. All that does is make you confused and even though you improved like crazy on one aspect you absolutely failed in the other aspects of your life.

The 1 step I take to improving every day on a daily is making progress in every aspect of my life and not going crazy after only 1 part of my life. As you start to make more and more progress and improve daily in every part of your life you will end up being balanced. I would rather have 3 jacks with me then 1 king.

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

My advice is not to focus on what other people say but trusting your gut. Stop caring about other people’s opinions on social media and random friends and focus on the people who actually matter but most of all focusing on you. In your life, you always know what the right decisions are. That’s just a fact.

There has been researching done where people have found that our mind knows what decisions to make but our...

Josh Tapp is host of The Lucky Titan podcast. He is dedicated to discovering & sharing the secrets that successful entrepreneurs use to manufacture lucky breaks in their business. He runs the Tribe of Titans, a community mastermind group to facilitate joint venture deals between his members.

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What is your personal definition of success?

Having an impact on individuals who desire to create an impact in their industry.

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

I use The the freedom journal by John Lee Dumas to facilitate my biggest goal every 100 days. Each day I set micro goals to help me accomplish my biggest goal and I implement a new habit every 10 days to help myself develop every day. I am accountable to mentors and the people who are a part of my mastermind.

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

Take a step back and ask why you are going in the direction you are. If it isn’t in the direction of your life goal and mission, then stop and change trajectory immediately.

Tell me about a specific moment that set you on the path you’re on now?

I completely shut down my business that was thriving because It wasn’t in line with my life’s purpose and it set me on the path of the lucky titan.

If you could recommend one book for our audience, what would it be?

Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo.

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Which character traits do you value most?

Excellence and forgiveness.

How do you push through tough times?

I don’t push through the hard times. I recognize that i’m in a tough situation and I’m grateful to know it is a situation of my own making, then I choose to be happy with the hard time because I know it will make a great story someday.

What inspires you?

People creating an impact.

How do you manage and prioritize opportunities?

If it isn’t in line with my long-term goals I don’t accept them. I prioritize them based on the ability to outsource them.

What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?

Don’t get caught up in the fastest path to money, instead focus on impact and community, only then will the money follow.

Website

https://theluckytitan.com/

I’m excited to have Diana Crabtree Green on the show! Diana is a CPA with more than twenty years of experience in personal finance and taxes. She’s also the creator of Buck the Budget™. Clients come to Diana with many of the same concerns: they don’t know where their money goes and they need help getting ahead. In her personal life, she has long prioritized building wealth quickly while also streamlining her own record-keeping. (Diana says, “accountants don’t actually want to track their expenditures either”).

Buck the Budget™ is a culmination of her simple techniques which have allowed herself and others to efficiently accumulate wealth and more easily manage money.

Her platform is an easy three-step money management program that gives users clarity of their cash flows, freedom from daily tracking, & a monthly money tune-up. Buck the Budget™ was created to help their users get ahead… finally!

Below are some insights from Diana Crabtree Green. Enjoy!

What is your personal definition of success?

Simply? Financial independence and financial freedom. Having this opens doors for SO MUCH more in life – options to operate as you want to. I have a pretty good handle on this personally, and it’s my mission to help others succeed in the same way.

But to this end, I value progress and getting ahead in all areas of life, not just financially. I’m talking about forward progress with the things I do. This includes running, which is an easy example of “getting ahead”. But also rock climbing, raising a teenager, launching a business, working through tax season.

With all of this in mind, I define success as each and every accomplishment along the path to getting ahead.

Delivering a speech = SUCCESS!

Saving and buying my first car when I was 16 = SUCCESS!

Making a contribution to your 401(k) or Roth IRA = SUCCESS!

Completing a tax return = SUCCESS!

Making progress to a new high point on a route I’m trying to climb = SUCCESS!

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

To start, I make my bed first thing every day. SUCCESS! 🙂 It seems silly, but it’s a good start to accomplish something right out of the gate.

I’m a stickler for checklists. I set out each day with what I want to accomplish and in order of priority. I prefer to get the bigger more critical tasks done first, so that I may reward myself later with easier sometimes personal tasks, or even free time! All of this allows me to push forward and get the necessary work done each day. This work, especially when spent growing a business which is where most of my work lately is spent, all leads to improvement.

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

Consult with your most important advisor groups:

* Your trusted inner circle – the people who believe in you and truly have your best interests at heart, and

* Your values – Are you making a decision that will benefit you NOW or LATER? Are you satisfying a need for immediacy, and at what cost (security)? Is this a want or a need?

* Your body – your gut, heart, and head will all have opinions, often conflicting, about what to do. Listen to them all, but remember that your head is always the wisest one of the group.

Tell me about a specific moment that set you on the path you’re on now?

I met a new client many years back who was (and still is) much my junior – she’s more than ten years younger than me. When we met, I had already dropped to working part-time and seasonally – work for tax accountants is concentrated in the Feb-Apr time period. In talking with her about my (really great!) life balance and work as a CPA – she looked at me starry-eyed and asked: “will you be my financial planner?” With that,

Nick Colo was born in Russia, lived most of his life in Holland, and he’s doing the interview with us today from Belgium! Nick has a great purpose statement! He says, “I help people reach their full potential and create a future they love.” He’s the creator of Brainiosity.com – Brainiosity is a community for self-educators who use their knowledge to help others in their learning journey.

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What is your personal definition of success?

My definition of success is coming to a level of doing what you love on a daily basis and making a living from it. Instead of working for a job you don’t love to just make ends meet.

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

I make sure I work on the most important things that move me forward every single day. I make sure that the action that moves me forward the most will get done every day, no matter what.

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

Go with the choice that feels right in the future, don’t go for only short-term happiness.

Tell me about a specific moment that set you on the path you’re on now?

When my best friend at the time said to me: ”I wake up every day at 5AM to grind”. It gave me the belief of that I’m in control of my life and I can decide what I do with my time.

If you could recommend one book for our audience, what would it be?

High-performance habits

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Which character traits do you value most?

Action taking, honesty, realness, kindness, openness.

How do you push through tough times?

Reminding myself why I do this and the things that I’ve already overcome.

What inspires you?

The people that have made it from nowhere, just with the belief they could do it and the hard work they’ve put in.

How do you manage and prioritize opportunities?

I think of what opportunities I feel are closest to my heart. I make sure that I decide something I won’t regret in the future.

What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?

Stop wasting your precious time on stupid things and bad people, spend all that time working on yourself and making a powerful inner circle.

Website

https://brainiosity.com/

Bob Burg is the author of multiple books including, “The Go-Giver”, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller which, to-date has sold over 925,000 copies! The Go-Giver has been translated into 28 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and it was on HubSpot’s Top-20 Sales Books of All Time!

Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing, and influence, with total book sales approaching two million copies! The American Management Association named Bob one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he was named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia.

Bob is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the free enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. I’m excited to share our conversation with our listeners!

Below are some insights from Bob Burg. Enjoy!

What is your personal definition of success?

Success can be defined and measured in different ways. It’s also very contextual, and individual. It can be as simple as achieving a goal but it’s certainly not limited to that basic context.

My overall definition of success is an ongoing and genuine feeling of happiness and peace of mind based on having done’s one best in living up to their potential.

I always enjoyed Earl Nightingale’s definition of success from his Lead the Field album, “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.” And there are many other definitions I also enjoy.

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

I read voraciously. I watch videos and listen to audios, I observe and listen to people and I’m constantly checking my premises, understanding that I don’t know nearly what I think I know. Because of that, I’m hopefully able to keep my mind open. I think listening, engaging with people and not being attached to being right or knowing the answers is important. Questioning premises and asking ourselves, “Why do I think that?”, “Why do I believe that?”, or “What could I do differently?” is important. I’m constantly studying, learning, and hopefully growing!

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

I think it goes back to learning how to make decisions, and not waiting until the last minute to decide that “now I need to know how to make a decision”. There’s a wonderful book written by a woman named Annie Duke. Annie is a world champion professional poker player. I’m not a poker player and it’s not necessary to be in order to benefit from her book called, “Thinking in Bets”. What it was really about is how to make the best decisions when you don’t have all the facts! We may have a preponderance of facts and a preponderance of evidence but we generally don’t have all the facts. What she talks about is learning how to think in such a way that we give ourselves the best odds of making the best decision. While the best decision doesn’t necessarily guarantee the best outcome, obviously the better the decision the better the odds of that best outcome occurring.

The most important thing is determining how you’re going to make decisions before those important decisions come up!

Tell me about a specific moment that set you on the path you’re on now?

I grew up with great parents, fortunately. Wonderful people who tried to make the world better for others! My dad was probably the best I’ve ever known when it came to people skills. His people skills were really based on truly caring about the other person and making people feel genuinely good about themselves. In terms of sales, it was understanding and learning that the sale is never about the salesperson.

Richard Lynch is a chart-topping country music singer-songwriter with albums many of you may be familiar with! His albums include Mending Fences, A Better Place, The Last of a Dying Breed, & Think I’ll Carry It On.

Richard Lynch is also the founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation for veterans. I’m excited to have him on the show today!

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What is your personal definition of success?

I think it is all about fulfilling your passions. Being involved in things you love, in my case that is country music.

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

I spend a good deal of time each day trying to hone my craft of songwriting.

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

Be sure what it is you want before you move forward. It is very important to follow a path that fits you as an individual.

Tell me about a specific moment that set you on the path you’re on now?

When I was very young my Dad was performing with Porter Wagner, without any warning he called me up on the stage and I sang Got A Tiger By The Tail. It was an incredible feeling and right then I knew I wanted to perform country music.

If you could recommend one book for our audience, what would it be?

I enjoy books about the history of country music.

Which character traits do you value most?

Honesty, and work and morals.

How do you push through tough times?

Sometimes it is very difficult. It is extremely important to stay positive and surround yourself with supportive people.

What inspires you?

Living the country life.

How do you manage and prioritize opportunities?

Not really sure, I am able to stay focused most of the time on what needs to be done.

What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?

Keep writing music, don’t stop!

Website

https://www.richardlynchband.com/

I’m excited to have Sarah Rose share her story with our audience today! Sarah was a successful entrepreneur who spent years as a stay at home mom.

After playing it small for many years, she said, “I don’t know about you but continuing to play it small, yet knowing you’re destined for more is a complete soul destroyer.”

Sarah Rose went from a depressed, struggling mom, to a successful business owner, speaking at events and inspiring others to turn their life around too! She has since helped hundreds of women change direction, give their lifestyle a makeover and earn the income they desire!

She’s also a published author and public speaker. Her passion is inspiring those with the ambition to chase their dreams!

Sarah Rose is living proof that anything is possible when you say yes to change and opportunities that come in your path and put your mind to it!

Below are some insights from Sarah Rose. Enjoy!

What is your personal definition of success?

Enjoying and being grateful for all you’ve got while working for all you want!

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

Having a personal growth and development system as part of your DMO is critical to success. Spending every spare moment learning, listening to podcasts, reading books, investing in mentors/coaches/programs to stay focused and keep reaching for the next best level of yourself so you can show up that way for your team and clients.

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

Go all in. You’re not in this to give it a go. Burn all bridges behind you leaving yourself no way of retreat. Don’t question your decision, know you’re on the right path and your success is inevitable. You’ve been called here for a reason.

Tell me about a specific moment that set you on the path you’re on now?

Four years ago we hit a financial crisis we hadn’t planned for and we lost everything overnight. The loss was staggering, and going back to work from being a stay at home mom, a traditional 9-5 wasn’t going to cut it. My options were bleak with no recent resume and limited resources. Going self-made was the only way forward and it was either sink or swim.

If you could recommend one book for our audience, what would it be?

Tough call as I’m a book hoarder and am obsessed with personal growth and development. Anything by Jim Rohn.

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Which character traits do you value most?

Integrity. Do you show up when you say you’re going to show up as the best version of yourself and consistently? Are you playing full out? Are you truly coachable? Will you do whatever it takes? Do you take the words “try” and “I don’t know” out of your vocabulary? Are you in it to win it? Are you a show me don’t tell me kind of person? Then I want to work with you.

How do you push through tough times?

I don’t have a choice. My why is flipping huge. We are only here once and I want to never again be the mom that has to say no we can’t afford it to my daughter. And I want to give others light that there is a way out for them too.

What inspires you?

Travel, books, friends, podcasts about manifestation, yoga, and all things Law of attraction.

How do you manage and prioritize opportunities?

Go with your gut, intuition is never wrong. Opportunities are all around us, you’ll know the ones to say yes to when you keep an open mind.

What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?

Get serious, start your business now, don’t mess around in your 20s to find yourself. Build your brand now and spend the rest of your life enjoying life on your own terms.

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Likky Lavji, is known as “The Blind Spot Navigator” and he’s a renowned keynote speaker. Likky helps people and organizations discover their blind spots to power performance. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Likky Lavji has been acknowledged by leading organizations, including Lenovo Canada, Ingram Micro, Royal Bank of Canada for his ability to redefine networking and his innovative approach to conducting business, giving value to others and showing people the tools to overcome barriers.

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What is your personal definition of success?

* Success is a myriad of things that come into play:

Having real personal self-awareness of how your actions and behaviors affect others and how it affects your performance. In other words, having awareness of your BS, or as I like to call it, your blind spots

* Having a real sense of your core values and beliefs and staying true to them. If you are a leader in an organization the core values and beliefs should be the guiding beacon to everything the organization does. And it is so important that the whole of the organization is aligned with those core values, its what keeps the company focused and moving forward.

* Having the ability to empower and impact people’s lives by giving value. Every individual by design of nature, whether it be your customers, your employees, your co-workers, they each have a desire to feel valued and connected.

When you can serve others by offering empathy, appreciation, consistency, & excellence, you build human connection and trust. These are the fundamental principles that build your individual uniqueness and unifies organizations. It also builds trust with your customers to a point where they no longer see you as a means to an end but as someone who creates an impact beyond a transaction.

Can you share the steps you take daily to improve?

Every morning I align my thoughts and do self-check-in. I ask my self what are the 2-3 small success I can do to impact others and provide value.

I also do a check-in throughout the day asking myself what Is my purpose for today, am I staying on course to my values and beliefs? For example before having a call with a client, or conference organizers I ask myself who are the people I am going to serve and what are their struggles and wants? What are the things I know I do really well that can best serve them?

I am always trying to improve on my listening skills of when others are communicating to me, its the mindfulness of bringing your mind to be clear of any background thoughts and being fully present and trying to build a connection with others.

What is your advice for someone making an important decision?

1. You must know your passion and purpose. Ask yourself these questions: The decision I am making it today, is it going to be meaningful? Will it give me fulfillment or momentary happiness. You see, fulfillment hits your inner core. It’s the thing that tells you your actions have impacted you in a way that brings outcomes to serve others. Studies have shown we are the happiest when we serve others. People function better from the gratification of serving others. My heritage is Indian and if you were to ask an Indian what is the true purpose of your life? He will likely say “seva” which is the Indian term for serving others.

2. Always look at your core values and beliefs. Ask your self the decision I am making does it align with my core values and beliefs? If it doesn’t and you still make that decision, somewhere down the line the misalignment from your decision and your core values and beliefs will show up. Whether it be lack of motivation, not feeling fulfilled, dreading the choice you made, etc.

Tell me about a specific moment that set you on the path you’re on now?