TMHS 518: Use Adversity To Your Advantage & Develop An Unstoppable Mindset - With Inky Johnson

Published: Oct. 2, 2021, 4:51 p.m.

\u201cCharacter cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only though experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.\u201d \u2013 Helen Keller\xa0

No matter who you are, where you come from, or what your goals are, you\u2019re bound to face some heavy challenges throughout your life. But no matter what life throws your way, what matters most is your mindset and your trust in your capabilities to not only survive\u2014but thrive.

Today\u2019s guest is the incredible Inky Johnson. Inky is a motivational speaker and former college football player with an incredible story of strength and resilience. On this episode of The Model Health Show, he\u2019s sharing powerful stories of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and growing through struggles. This episode contains valuable lessons on determination, relationships, personal growth, and so much more.\xa0

Inky\u2019s story is a profound testament to our ability to persevere, and I hope this story resonates with you. As always, I hope you are reminded of your power, your ability to affect change and face challenges head-on and to live a fulfilling, purpose-driven life. Enjoy!\xa0

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:

  • The difference between focusing on the product and focusing on the process.\xa0
  • Why having a strong sense of purpose can keep you going.\xa0
  • How a life-changing injury shifted Inky\u2019s career path.\xa0
  • A summary of Inky\u2019s football career, and important lessons he learned along the way.\xa0
  • The value of learning resilience and mental toughness.\xa0
  • How sports lessons translate into real-life challenges.\xa0
  • What we can learn from adversity.
  • How being a student can help you become a stronger leader.\xa0
  • The value in questioning your thoughts and beliefs.\xa0
  • How you can learn from having the willingness to be wrong.\xa0
  • The importance of assessing and evaluating your behaviors.\xa0
  • Why advantages can become disadvantages over time.\xa0
  • How an encounter with Oprah restored Inky\u2019s faith.
  • The importance of having balanced relationships.\xa0

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