In 2008, I published my first book, 'V.E.A.R. Toward Success - How you too can apply your Vision, Energy, Attitude, and Resolve to achieve every one of your dreams!' This book acts as a precursor to my later work in 'Empathic Marketing.'
In this engaging talk, I recount my transformation from a helicopter paramedic to an entrepreneur, a change spurred by a life-altering event. Surviving a 35-foot fall off a cliff, which resulted in a broken arm, leg, and back, was the catalyst that shifted my path. This experience not only tested my resilience but also ignited my journey into entrepreneurship.
I share how I sold everything to purchase and revitalize a 6,000-square-foot abandoned sawmill on 164 wooded acres, turning it into a home and business venue. Throughout this presentation, I detail how I utilized Vision, Energy, Attitude, and Resolve to overcome the immense challenges of home construction and business management without prior experience in these areas.
Key Takeaways
1. Vision: The first step is knowing your destination. You need be able to see it, hear it, smell it, feel it, before you can realize it.
2. Energy: Energy is everywhere and everything. Once you can own that fact and harness it, the skies the limit with what you can accomplish.
3. Attitude: My motto is "if it can be done, it can be done by me". By leveraging your appreciation, you'd be surprised how far your attitude can take you and how positive it can be.
4. Resolve: There are days when you have to just "suck it up buttercup" and keep pushing forward. But how? Well, you'll have to read the book or attend the talk to find out!