Published Mar 1, 2023

STOP WASTING Your Life Away With This Simple MINDSET SHIFT! | Bozoma Saint John & Lewis Howes

Bozoma Saint John joins Lewis Howes to discuss embracing life's urgency through personal challenges, the power of vulnerability, and the transformative journey of healing and growth essential for successful career transitions.
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  • Facing Mortality

    reflects on the profound impact of facing mortality, particularly through her husband's battle with cancer. She emphasizes the importance of living with intention and urgency, inspired by the realization that life is finite. This mindset shift occurred during her husband's final days, where they discussed unfulfilled dreams and the importance of making the most of every moment 1.

    I want to make the best use of my time that I have.

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    Bozoma's experience taught her that every day matters, and she now lives with a focus on purposeful actions, understanding that time is limited 2.

       

    Adversity as Motivation

    Adversity has been a powerful motivator for , driving her to pursue life with urgency and seize opportunities. Her husband's cancer diagnosis came at a time of professional success, yet it propelled her into overdrive, balancing personal challenges with career achievements 3. She describes how these experiences have shaped her ability to remain driven even in the face of darkness, finding strength in the duality of grief and ambition 4.

    We don't have to be one dimensional, that all things can be true at the same time.

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    Bozoma's journey illustrates the power of using personal challenges as a catalyst for growth and transformation, emphasizing the importance of embracing life's complexities 5.

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