#36: Taking Ownership of Your Life with Lance Essihos
On today's episode, Stephynie speaks with one of the highest rated podcast hosts, Lance Essihos. Lance's podcast, University of Adversity, has dominated the podcast arena and is ranked Top 50 on iTunes worldwide. True to the title of the show, Lance is no stranger to adversity. He has faced some of the most difficult challenges. He battled addiction for decades, lost his brother to suicide, and lost his father to cancer. In his quest to help others, Lance created the podcast for guests to share their stories of personal hardships and battles with adversity, ultimately inspiring change for those who are struggling.
Today we're getting an intimate and raw look into Lance's journey and hearing how he himself was finally able to overcome his battle with adversity and spin life in his direction, enabling him to carry out his mission to facilitate the message of positive change through adversity and encouraging people to see the light through the darkness of life's worst moments.
Timestamps:
2:34 — Lance's Calling
8:00 — Mastering Adversity
17:15 — Protecting Your Time & Operating At A High Level
19:30 — Choosing to Have the Right Attitude
21:30 — Reteaching Old Lessons
28:30 — Lance's Lifestyle
34:00 — "Just Take One Step..."
39:40 — Podcasting Is Such A Powerful Tool
42:00 — The Most Angry He's Ever Been
44:40 — Happiest He's Ever Been
47:30 — Lance's Positivity Retreat
49:55 — 'Don't Create Shame Around Yourself"
50:25 — How to Not Feel the Negativity
55:30 — Overcoming Lance's Obstacles
57:25 — Your Habits Create Confidence