Hear the story of how Brad Snyder became a gold medalist swimmer despite losing his sight as a naval officer in Afghanistan. His mindset of gratitude and continuous growth helped him persevere as he relearned how to live without sight. In this episode, you’ll discover how Brad beat the odds to pursue his passion, found ways to balance life as a new father, and continues to push himself to succeed. Listen to his story and choose which action fits your needs best.

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week:

1. Discover your unique advantage. What is something you can do well that doesn’t come easily to others? Use that to build a successful career. ACTION: Contemplate ways your unique skillset can be used in a business setting and create a plan of action.
2. Practice gratitude. Find ways to be grateful every day. Make it a habit to share those positive thoughts with those around you. ACTION: Share one thing you’re grateful for with a loved one each day.
3. Be adaptable. Let go of past expectations for optimal growth. Be the best version of yourself today. ACTION: Give yourself permission to adjust expectations as your needs and abilities change.
4. Get inspired. Follow people who inspire you to do better in life. ACTION: Pick one person you admire in your field and follow them online.

Guest Resources

Follow Brad Snyder on LinkedIn and learn more about hiring him as a speaker by visiting bradsnyder.us.

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Discovering Your Strengths

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Hear the story of how SaulPaul went from being in foster care and prison to inspiring people worldwide as a Grammy-nominated musician. His determination to succeed despite growing up in a poor environment helped him overcome hard times. In this episode, you’ll also learn how SaulPaul uses his talent as a musician to spread an invaluable message to the world. Listen to his story and choose which action most resonates with your goals.

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week:

1. Be your best. Instead of trying to be good at several things, be the best at one thing. ACTION: Pick one thing to be the best at and give it your full focus.
2. Find a trusted mentor. It can be powerful to follow someone you trust who’s successful in your industry. ACTION: Choose a mentor you trust to inspire and help you grow.
3. Discover your strength. Everyone has a natural strength. You'll be far more successful if you can turn that into a profitable career. ACTION: Ask yourself, “What do others always ask me to do or help with?” Then, spend time contemplating ways to turn that into a career.
4. Be the change. One person can make a difference in others’ lives, and it doesn’t require extensive effort. ACTION: Visit saulpaul.com to join SaulPaul’s “Be the Change” challenge.

Guest Resources

Learn more about SaulPaul at SaulPaul.com today!

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Discovering Your Strengths

Time Management Fundamentals

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Hear the story of Pyry Salmela, who went from playing ice hockey in Finland to becoming a performance coach and trainer of the world's top Formula 1 drivers, including Pierre Gasly and Daniel Ricciardo. His lifelong curiosity about understanding and improving human performance created a foundation he uses to develop winning drivers on and off the track. In this episode, you’ll learn how he nurtured his strengths and prepared himself for a golden opportunity. Listen to his story and pick which action will help you reach the finish line.

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week:

1. Know your “how” ahead of time. When working towards a goal, determine how you’ll measure progress before you start. This will help you stay focused and assess each step of your plan. ACTION: Decide how you’ll measure your progress and track it consistently as you work towards your goal.
2. Provide value. Focus on ways to add value, and more opportunities will become available. ACTION: Ask yourself how you can add more value to your job and create an action plan.
3. Prioritize self-care. The higher the demand, the higher the need for self-care. Otherwise, you’ll burn out before you reach success. ACTION: Schedule a recurring appointment in your calendar to do something fun or relaxing and commit to it.
4. Create a positive environment. You're more likely to succeed when healthy, positive influences surround you. ACTION: Pick one thing in your environment you can change to encourage a good habit or mood.

Guest Resources

Learn more about Pyry Salmela by following him on Instagram. You can also download his new app, Pyry.

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

Discovering Your Strengths

Balancing Work and Life

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com