1055: From Trauma to Triumph: Pursue Passion and Fulfillment After Lifes Challenges with Podcast Host and Author John R. Miles

Published: March 12, 2024, 7:02 a.m.

Are you stuck in your life? Not knowing what is the next step? It\u2019s normal to feel like this. You are not alone. To overcome this obstacle in your life, start by intentionally pursuing your passion through developing different aspects of your well-being, such as physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relationship. Take action and reinvent yourself; eventually, you will reach success.\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/myJTh4OLRlg\n\n\n\n\nJohn R. Miles is an author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who blends practical wisdom with relatable anecdotes to discuss topics of health, wellness, and personal mastery. With a background in the US Navy and senior executive roles in Fortune 50 companies and as a software CEO, John brings a unique perspective on leadership and personal growth. Today, John shares his personal journey of transformation after experiencing trauma and a calling to pursue his passions more fully in order to find fulfillment in life. He discusses the importance of developing pillars of support across physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relationship health to achieve self-realization.\n\n\n\nQuotes\n\n\n\n\u201cThe greatest person you'll ever meet in your life is the one who stares back at you in the mirror.\u201d \u2013 John R. Miles\n\n\n\n\u201cWhat people don't understand is that we often think we need confidence or courage to take action. It's actually the opposite\u2014you gain confidence by taking action. We tend to overthink how large the action needs to be, but it can really be small choices that compound over time.\u2019\u201d \u2013 John R. Miles\n\n\n\n\u201cDefeat means giving up on yourself in the midst of difficulty. True success means winning the battle with yourself.\u201d \u2013 John R. Miles\n\n\n\nTakeaways\n\n\n\n01:26 Ignoring a calling or passion can lead to a lack of fulfillment, but it takes courage to make a change and pursue what truly matters.\n\n\n\n05:28 Rebuilding one's life around key pillars of physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and relationship health can help overcome trauma and burnout.\n\n\n\n09:23 Balancing periods of intense focus and productivity with intentional downtime for rest and strategic planning is important for sustained success.\n\n\n\n13:42 Intentionality, along with passion and perseverance, is a critical component for achieving self-realization and becoming one's best self.\n\n\n\n15:15 The greatest competitor we face in life is often ourselves, so winning the battle against our own weaknesses is key to true success.\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nPassion Struck: YOU WERE BORN TO MATTER\n\n\n\nJohn R. Miles: Live Your Life So It matters\n\n\n\nJohn R. Miles on LinkedIn\n\n\n\nPassion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life by John R. Miles on Amazon