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John Diggs shares his journey from NFL player to successful mortgage broker to rock bottom, and how mind mapping became the tool that transformed his life and led to his current role as a "Mappineer" helping others find clarity and purpose.
• Former NFL player who lost everything in the 2007 mortgage industry collapse
• Used mind mapping to process self-help books during his lowest point
• Developed the "I Am Mind Map" technique to gain clarity about his core values
• Identified four anchors in his life: health, wealth, success, and happiness
• Went from rock bottom to a six-figure job within eight months using this technique
• Created "Mappineering" as a personal development approach using mind maps
• Written 10 books and given TEDx talks about mind mapping for personal growth
• Believes that visually organizing your thoughts helps with "active learning"
• Found that helping others discover their purpose is his greatest fulfillment
• Suggests everyone should create their own I Am Mind Map to live intentionally
Visit JohnDiggs.com and click on "visionary" to learn how to develop your own I Am Mind Map and start loving your life more.
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Chapters
1. Episode 48: From NFL Player to Life Mentor: John Diggs Shows Us How to Love Life (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to John Diggs (00:00:22)
3. From Football Star to Rock Bottom (00:06:15)
4. College Football Journey (00:12:01)
5. Discovering Mind Mapping (00:19:49)
6. The I Am Mind Map System (00:28:16)
7. Creating Mapineering and Helping Others (00:34:10)
8. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:38:30)
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