Bruce quit school at the age of 17, but today he is a thriving entrepreneur with 3 businesses with his wife. Don't ever give up! After his divorce, he was devastated and wen through a very tough time, but with support he lit a fire under himself and never looked back. Learning is all around Bruce. He reads, downloads podcasts, he draws and the ideas go on and on. He reminds us that we are never done learning and he is always working on his mindset. He said, "Everyone wants you to succeed on "'that stage', but usually the person that doesn't want you to succeed is you." Here are some ideas to reignite your passion. 1) Pick a hobby that interests you. 2) Do something non-work related. Like arranging flowers. 3) 2) Give it a year to try. You can listen to his inspirational story and download his free book: https://bruceoutridge.com/youre-not-done-yet-book/

Sadie Church says that having a mentor has been critical in her learning development. She cites Shawn Achor and the Happiness Advantage https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work where if you take 7 steps each day that you can do to build a positive mindset. 1) Meditate 2) Find Something to Look Forward To 3) Practice Acts of Kindness 4) Get Outside 5) Exercise 6) Spend $ on Experiences 7) Volunteer She said that you have to pay attention to your relationships and how they impact your overall happiness.

Ron Higgs is the author of the chapter "A Mindset Shaped By Naval Aviation". When he earned his wings as a naval pilot his executive officer said, "Congratulations, you now have been accepted for further training." He said one thing to never forget if you are feeling like you lost your passion is that you can help others. Helping others and caring for each other can really make you feel better. What are some ways you can help someone else? ☑ Open the door. ☑ Listen. ☑ Pay it forward by buying a coffee. ☑ Understand someone's perspective. ☑ Give them time. Take care of yourself Ron Higgs recommends. Everyone needs a break!

Dr. James Rowley shares how a voice of hope and compassion can make a huge difference in someone's ability to move forward. He said, "we are all born with the capacity to be compassionate...sometimes it is dormant. We have to find ways to cultivate it and know that it contributes to the wellbeing of others, but also to one's own sense of peace and harmony with the world." He shares his personal stories of the impact of being involved with events like the 1985 Space Challenger Explosion. "In life, some of our biggest steps forward are when we break free from a pattern of thinking or behavior from a horrific event to find a new place to grow."

It was so much fun with Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS who is Co-founder of Dr. Contact Lens. She is passionate about helping people with their eyes so that they can see to learn! 👀 🤩 👀 🤩 She said that yoga has really helped her build a growth mindset. "Balance is key to learning." The movement and breathing can help you get back to the basics. She said we have to empower people around us to be involved and to help them find their joy. She points out that we can't do anything alone. "Show up and be a good person." I always learn on my podcast! Thank you Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS for your insights. I am proud to be connected. #ilovelearning

Paul helps provide supplies to warfighters in the military. He is passionate about getting them the supplies they need to survive. Learning can be life or death. He mentioned the book Life on the X by Navy Seal, Stephen Drum that had an impact on his insights. He says, "whatever you have to learn to be quick and execute is imperative for learning." https://www.stephendrum.com/book-page/ Authenticity for Paul is offering training in non-traditional ways. If you have lost hope and your passion to go on to learn, he said, "Look, you are more than what anyone says...because you are breathing air you have enough to get up...what is inside of you is greater than people's opinions."

Timothy Gleeson, CPA shared his heart about how he visualized what he wanted for his life and then he worked hard to earn his CPA degree. The path was not straight forward. He said it was not the pathway that he expected but he was still moving forward. He stresses, "Find that way, move forward, so that you can achieve your dreams." Thank you Timothy Gleeson, CPA for sharing your heart 💜 and being such an inspiration. Tim wrote a chapter in the book, "A Note to My Family." https://lnkd.in/ecqZ3jWe What will they know about you, when you are gone? Think about this in all you do. You can read Tim's note. Continue to inspire and live your dream!

Dr. Curtis Bonk is a researcher and learning expert. He discusses how in 1st grade his teacher pointed him out to have learning challenges, which grew his passion to get as many resources available to learn. He shares that there are so many different resources that you are making the decisions of what and how you learn. He discusses the value of building communities to engage in on these curated learning resources.

Understanding who you are takes self-awareness exercises that Dr. Jeannelle mentions is critical of becoming your true self. She says, “Unexpressed expectations will lead to resentment. If you do not know what your expectations are and you do not know what you need, then you can’t be authentic to any relationship.” You have to get to your true self. In this podcast she provides us tips to get to our true selves.