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In this episode of Creating the Vision, I speak with Graham Cochrane, a seven-figure entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. Graham shares his journey of self-discovery after losing his job and his initial dream of being a rockstar, which led him to build multiple successful businesses while working fewer hours each week. He emphasizes the importance of dreaming again, living in authenticity, and acknowledging the unique skills and interests inherent in oneself. He discusses his book 'Rebel' which guides and coaches people on uncovering and leveraging their unique attributes for personal fulfillment and success. We talk about: 0:00 Intro 2:59 The Importance of Community and Accountability 3:26 Graham's Journey: From Struggles to Success 3:43 Facing Job Loss and Financial Struggles 5:15 Discovering a New Path: Online Business 6:18 Understanding Self and Living Authentically 10:36 Knowing Who You Are 19:21 The Challenge of Change and Growth in Relationships 21:03 Rebel: The Book and Its Message 24:21 The Impact of Failed Dreams on Identity 25:09 The Identity Crisis Intersection 26:30 The Journey of Rediscovering Dreams 34:09 The Power of Embracing Uniqueness and Authenticity 42:10 His 'do the dang thing' goal Connect with Graham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrahamcochrane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/grahamcochrane Podcast: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/podcasts/the-graham-cochrane-show https://www.grahamcochrane.com/ Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/ Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/