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    I’m gonna touch on the subject of Depression and Anxiety.  Reminder, I’m not a doctor.  I’m just speaking from my experience and that of others I know.

    But This episode is going to be a little different. It’s not outlined in detail. I’m just gonna wing it, since the topic is super fresh in my mind and we’ll see how it goes, and how you respond to it.  

    And If you like how it goes today, please lemme know with a shiny rating or raving review on your podcast platform.  It would really help get this podcast out to more people who may need a tribe, like us. 

    I spiraled into a mild depressive state last week and here are the stages I went through:

    1. Received disturbing news
      1. It was news about something I’ve been dreading for a long time. Praying that it would never happen, yet it did. 
    2. My reaction (not in this order)
      1. Anger
      2. Denial
      3. Hopelessness
      4. Helplessness
    3. How it manifested
      1. Desperate to not dwell on it
      2. Non-productive busy work
        1. Dishes, laundry, yard work, etc.
    4. What was the solution
      1. Gratitude
      2. It’s physically impossible to be grateful and depressed at the same exact time
    5. How did I feel after
      1. I felt like I was ready to take on the world again

    One of my mentors, TJ Erway, gave a talk the other day and he said something empowering that I’ve heard before, but of course, needed to be reminded of it once again. When it comes to empowerment, no new is old news :)

    He reminded me of this… that moment when you feel uncomfortable and down on yourself, and you just wanna throw in the towel and quit… that’s when you know you’re being tested. 

    That’s your opportunity to push yourself forward and crush that challenge.  Whatever that may be.  That is the test of true grit… and if you don’t know the exact definition of grit… here it is:

    A positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual's perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal or end state.

    YOU ALL HAVE it.  You just need to dig for it. It’s there. The mere fact that you are still here with  me is proof… You’re here to find out if I have something to offer you that’ll make your life just a little bit more manageable. That’s effort and perseverance and passion for a long term goal.  Whether it be in business or in your personal life.  I think that is awesome!! And YOU are AWESOME!


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