In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan sits down with Lan Phan, a powerhouse in the world of personal development and founder of Community of Seven.  Lan shares her journey from growing up in poverty in Inglewood, California, to becoming a published author and successful entrepreneur. They discuss the pressures of social media, the importance of self-belief, the dirty secrets of the self-help industry, and redefining success. Lan also talks about her mission to democratize leadership development and the personal experiences that shaped her path. Episode Breakdown: 01:08 Meet Lan, her story, and her purpose of democratizing Leadership Development 08:00 The common mistake of defining success using other people’s benchmarks 10:31 Redefining success, overcoming hardship, and uncovering your values 20:53 Lan’s many career pivots and what they can teach us about life’s purpose 29:24 How to find purpose in life: Your path to personal greatness 36:18 Lan’s personal story of leadership development and building the Community of Seven 41:52 Using your values to find purpose and passion in work—or to pivot 48:28 The big secret of the personal growth and leadership development industries 57:09 What you need to know about personal branding and growing an audience 59:29 A letter to Lan’s younger self From Our Guest: Website LinkedIn  Youtube  Facebook Instagram  Get the book, Do This Daily. Join the Community of Seven.  Legendary Quotes: “A lot of times, it's our hardship that shapes us. It's not something that we should be afraid of.” – Lan Phan “No one is on their deathbed wishing they spent more time at the office.” – Lan Phan “What does purpose-driven leadership mean? What does owning your voice mean? What does collaboration, psychological safety mean? When you're able to define it, you're able to live it. ” – Lan Phan It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽 Join Legend Letters to get the most important lessons and behind the scenes content in under 5 min. 📩 Try the Legend Letters Newsletter Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.