This episode: Transformative Moments and Finding Purpose: The Journey of Trunnis Goggins.

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Personal growth and defining moments with Trunnis Goggins, who shares a transformative moment from his past. (0:11)

• Trunnis Goggins reflects on parents' sacrifices and vows to provide better life for children.

Personal growth and success, with a focus on painting a picture of desired outcomes. (4:07)

• Trunnis Goggins defines success as painting a picture of his desired future, including his father and grandfather.
• Trunnis reflects on success as leaving a positive impact on future generations.
• His conversation with a chief sparks anger and motivation to pursue higher education.

The impact of a mentor's kind words on a person's life. (10:18)

• Trunnis shares his personal journey of pursuing higher education while raising a family, culminating in his successful defense of a dissertation.
• He credits a sentence from a mentor for inspiring his book on telling people how they've impacted one's life.

Purpose, passion, and persistence in life. (14:35)

• Trunnis teaches prison inmates, and he emphasizes the importance of having a clear purpose and plan for life after prison.
• Trunnis shares a personal experience of teaching inmates about the importance of purpose and planning for their future.
• Trunnis Goggins: We put ourselves in our own prison, need purpose and passion.
• Trunnis Goggins: Find purpose, planning, passion, and persistence for happiness.
• Trunnis shares personal experience with the incarceration of his daughter’s murderer (whose father was also incarcerated) and its impact on family.

Finding purpose and living intentionally with a focus on self-awareness and passion. (21:08)

• Trunnis shares a personal story of pain and resilience, inspiring others to find their purpose.
• He emphasizes the importance of persistence and living intentionally, with purpose.
• Trunnis offers advice to young entrepreneurs: "Stick to what you're good at and do it well."
• He shares personal experience of failing in business by imitating others, emphasizing the importance of finding one's unique strengths and passions.

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This episode: From Corporate Struggles to Personal Triumph: Aaron’s Journey of Growth and Self-Discovery.

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Personal growth and career development. (0:07)

• Aaron Vilaubi shares his journey of self-discovery and growth through interviews with successful men.
• He reflects on his path to success, crediting mentors and embracing opportunities for growth.
• Aaron shares two stories from his personal and professional life, including a challenging experience in corporate America.
• He struggled with a performance plan for 6 weeks, then made errors under microscope.
• Aaron fought to keep job despite mental health issues and physical discomfort.

Personal and professional growth through self-awareness and taking calculated risks. (6:46)

• Aaron reflects on personal growth through past relationships and defining moments.
• He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and decision-making independence.
• Aaron describes his fear of public speaking, despite having a natural talent for it.
• He found his voice through Toastmasters and discovered his passion for speaking.

Identity and how it can be tied to external labels, with a focus on personal growth and self-discovery. (13:38)

• Aaron reflects on personal growth and identity, sharing insights on conformity and intuition.
• He shares personal story of losing identity after athletic career ended, still working on finding self-worth.
• Identity tied to external labels can lead to depression, as seen in friend/colleague who retired from practicing law.

Identity, motivation, and success. (18:26)

• Aaron Vilaubi: Identity is found through self-awareness and intrinsic motivation.
• Aaron Vilaubi: Identity shifts over time, but it's okay to adapt and find new motivations.
• Aaron discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people for success.
• He addresses the elephant in the room by acknowledging the listener's potential doubts about his credibility.

Personal growth and coaching with Aaron Vilaubi. (24:23)

• Aaron offers free assessment call to help audience members improve their lives.

This episode: Navigating Career Crossroads: Ethan's Journey to Personal Growth and Entrepreneurship.

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Career crossroads and personal growth. (0:09)

• Ethan Chazin shares his personal story of defining moments and opportunities.
• Ethan reflects on past experiences of being laid off and realizes the importance of pursuing one's passions.
• He found purpose in helping individuals and organizations create great cultures of work.

Relationships, career choices, and personal growth. (5:58)

• Ethan shared his story of meeting his significant other in high school, highlighting the importance of mutual friends and shared experiences in building a strong bond.
• He discussed his college experience, revealing that he initially went to college in New York and transferred to California after two years, and how he met his significant other through their respective groups of friends.
• Ethan shares his personal journey of self-discovery and career development, highlighting the importance of questioning societal norms and following one's own path.
• His experiences include dating, working full-time, and relocating to different cities, all while seeking to find his true calling and identity.

Entrepreneurship, self-awareness, and personal branding. (11:42)

• Ethan had an epiphany in January 2009 to pursue entrepreneurship, and it was a combination of both leaping into the unknown and gradually building up to it.
• He had a gut feeling that he was meant to be an entrepreneur, and it took him a while to listen to that inner voice and take the leap of faith.
• Ethan emphasizes self-awareness and reflecting on one's true identity before pursuing passions.
• He highlights the importance of finding one's true identity and passion, and not relying on others' opinions.
• Ethan vetted his personal brand by asking 5-6 people for one-word adjectives that describe him.
• He removed toxic friends from his life and expressed gratitude to supportive people.

Personal and professional growth, trusting inner voice, and supporting others. (20:46)

• Ethan Chazan shares advice on life with the 7–10-year-old version of himself.
• He offers advice to younger self and others, by emphasizing trusting inner voice for clarity.

To learn more about Ethan’s mission