Looking to shift your mindset? In this episode, we are talking with Anthony Trucks, former NFL player turned transformational identity shift coach. As the founder of Identity Shift coaching, he uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. After being given away into foster care at 3 years old, being adopted into an all-white family at 14, losing his NFL career to injury and more he learned how to shift at a very young age, and now his life mission is teaching others how to Make Shift Happen in their lives. Anthony's expertise is helping individuals transform their current challenges into their greatest success. His pride in this program is providing the path and motivation for others to SHIFT their lives from where they currently are to where they want to be. Anthony is also the host of the Aww Shift Podcast. He’s been featured on NBC, NFL, the CW, Amazon, Netflix, National Geographic. In today’s episode, we discuss Anthony’s tumultuous upbringing, how he first got into football, and the major life shift he endured while in the NFL. We’ll also chat about Anthony’s Shift Method, his advice for creating your ideal identity, and how external factors shape your identity. If you’ve been feeling held back lately, this is a must-listen episode on how to shift your identity.   Sponsored by -  Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP     ZipRecruiter. Go to ziprecruiter.com/yap, to try out ZipRecruiter for free.   Social Media:   Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com   Timestamps:   00:53 - Anthony’s Life Growing Up and Being Adopted 03:00 - How His Family’s Limitations On Him Affected Him 03:49 - How Anthony’s Life Changed Once He Got Adopted 05:04 - The Way Anthony Caught Up With His Peers in Football 08:34 - Anthony’s Demeanor as a Child  11:38 - The Definition of Identity 14:22 - The Shift Method 16:31 - Categorizing Aspects of Our Life 19:40 - Anthony’s Major Identity and Life Shift 26:05 - The Biggest Obstacles To Reaching Our Ideal Identity 28:40 - How Ego Relates to Your Identity 30:46 - Actionable Tips To Get Over Your Ego 33:58 - Three Steps To The Identity Shift 38:14 - The Importance of Your Environment 40:42 - Anthony’s New Book, Identity Shift 42:06 - Anthony’s Secret to Profiting in Life 45:06 - How Anthony Forgives    Mentioned In The Episode:   Anthony’s Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/ Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/ Anthony’s New Book (use code YAP for special gift): https://identityshiftbook.com/