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Sep 2023
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498: How to Rise Above Discouragement an...

HAL ELROD
About this episode

In a world seemingly drowning in despair, pessimism, and negativity, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But what if we could rise above our own feelings of discouragement and help others do the same? 

Today’s episode is your personal roadmap to transcend discouragement and be a source of positivity for those you love and those you lead. 

Whether engaging with your family or stepping into a high-stakes business meeting, you’ll learn actionable strategies to into your innate ability to generate positive energy, optimism, and hope and be a lighthouse for others so that you can consistently show up at your best for yourself and the people who mean the most to you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Never underestimate your leadership influence.
  • True leaders lift people up.
  • Don’t just wait for energy. Create it! 
  • Celebrate past wins to fuel even greater accomplishments.
  • Stepping back is often the fastest way forward.
  • You only control your actions. Why bother with anything else?
  • How being “selflessly selfish” helps you unlock your best self.

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