Have you heard these myths about personal growth? Myth #1: You have to do it alone. Myth #2: It's all about achieving perfection. Myth #3: Personal growth is a linear process. In this episode, our guest Mike Lindstrom will debunk these myths and share the truth about personal growth, inspiring you to overcome discouragement and develop a win-win mindset in your life. About the guest, Mike Lindstrom:Mike is an author, professional speaker, and performance coach. Mike graduated from the University of California, San Diego (U.C.S.D.) and subsequently earned his law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego. He immediately became a Corporate Consultant for International Author and Speaker Anthony “Tony” Robbins. Under the tutelage of Robbins, Mike consulted and worked as an Executive Coach for Fortune 500 Companies across North America. Over his 24-year career, he has delivered over 3,000 corporate speaking and training events as a keynote speaker, corporate consultant, and virtual trainer. Mike is also a Certified Vistage Speaker/Trainer and has focused on training leaders on how to become more effective in communication in the “Pandemic Era.” He most recently published his second book titled, What’s Your Story: Discover the Man Behind Your Dad. In this episode, Justin and Mike Lindstrom discuss how to: * Unleash your personal growth potential by discovering the power of encouragement. * Strengthen your faith and define your identity to unlock a world of possibilities. * Navigate societal confusion and division with strategies to find clarity and understanding. * Develop a win-win mindset in negotiations to build mutually beneficial relationships. * Embrace the role of discouragement in your journey to success and learn how to use it as fuel for hard work and determination. Key Takeaways: * Faith and Identity in Personal Growth Faith and identity form the core of personal development, acting as the anchors amidst life's turbulence. Justin and Mike stress the importance of staying true to oneself in an ever-changing world and using the strength derived from faith as a driver for growth. * The Power of Encouragement In the context of personal growth, the power of encouragement is invaluable. It propels individuals to rise above adversity, promotes resilience, and instills hope. * Navigating Societal Confusion Justin and Mike guide listeners on staying grounded in their beliefs and refusing to succumb to societal pressures. “Be congruent, walk your talk, talk your walk. When you're in complete alignment, mind, body, and soul, that's when you're the most powerful.” -Mike Lindstrom Connect with Mike: Website: https://mikelindstrom.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-lindstrom-j-d-240ab25/ Connect with Justin Fatica: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFatica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinFatica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinfatica/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinFatica Justin’s Books: Hard As Nails: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Nails-Mission-Awaken-Youth/dp/0385527179/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696950768&sr=8-5 You're Amazing: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/youre-amazing-a-message-of-hope-that-will-change-your-life-forever Win It All: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/win-it-all-the-way-to-heaven-for-catholic-teens 40-Day Prayer Workout: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/prayer-workout-devotional-book-40-days-of-biblical-reflections Children's Book: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/youre-amazing-childrens-book Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez