In this solo episode, join me during this pre-launch phase for my new book, "𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧." I'm sharing Chapter 6 from the book in today's episode. In This Episode, I Share: • Transforming Self-Doubt into Self-Empowerment: How I overcame the negative self-talk that plagued me for years, stemming from my childhood experiences with my father. • A Pivotal Memory: The impactful story of a journey with my dad, where I learned valuable lessons about connection and understanding during a moment of peace. • The Dale Carnegie Course: The transformative experience my wife Carolyn and I had, which helped shift my mindset from self-deprecation to self-belief through affirmations and lessons. • Influential Books and Mentors: How discovering books like Frank Bettger’s 'How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling' and Napoleon Hill’s 'Think and Grow Rich' further boosted my confidence and solidified my new mindset. • Learning from Zig Ziglar: The profound impact of listening to Zig Ziglar’s tapes during long drives, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and striving for growth. • Volunteering and Personal Growth: The rewarding experience of being a teaching assistant for the Dale Carnegie Course, reinforcing my learning and helping others on their journey to self-improvement. • The Value of Consistent Effort and Perseverance: How commitment to personal and professional development, despite challenges and setbacks, led to significant improvements in my self-esteem and overall well-being. • Understanding and Embracing Unique Strengths: How recognizing and leveraging my strengths helped me navigate various challenges and achieve success. • Setting and Pursuing Personal Growth Goals: The importance of continuously seeking new opportunities for learning and development to stay motivated and focused on the future. • The Empowerment of Sharing Your Journey: How opening up about my experiences and lessons learned created a sense of community and support, helping others facing similar challenges. For anyone interested in being a member of the launch team, drop "𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃" in an email at the email address below, and I'll send you the manuscript to read. Your comments could help others who might be dealing with similar struggles of dysfunction or familial strife. For more enriching discussions, visit our website at www.mikebeverly.life, where you can explore more episodes and gain various wellness insights. Engage with us directly through the site to continue your journey toward better health and informed living. For more information or to reach out to Mike, visit: www.mikebeverly.life or email him directly at [email protected].