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From Victim to Victor: A Conversation About Overcoming Adversity, Redefining Privilege and Creating Change with Brian Thomas

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Which of life’s circumstances do you feel a victim to?

There was a time in my guest's life when his answer to this question might have been very lengthy.

In today’s episode I’m bringing you a conversation I had with my friend, Brian Thomas. Brian is an author, husband, father, and a man who is boldly choosing to have it all in his life.

When Brian was 13 he underwent the first of several kidney transplant operations. The experiences leading up to and after the surgery played a significant role in shaping how Brian viewed himself, his capabilities and his future.

Brian’s story reminds me that it truly is not our circumstances that define us, but how we choose to respond to those circumstances.

Things Brian talks about in this episode:

  • Living a cautious life vs living a courageous life
  • Being stuck in a rut and questioning how he was living his life
  • Working so hard that he was giving himself health problems
  • Being biracial and the feeling of never fitting in
  • Learning what it means to live authentically (and having the courage to do so)

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FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY?

Watch the free #1 obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent

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Which of life’s circumstances do you feel a victim to?

There was a time in my guest's life when his answer to this question might have been very lengthy.

In today’s episode I’m bringing you a conversation I had with my friend, Brian Thomas. Brian is an author, husband, father, and a man who is boldly choosing to have it all in his life.

When Brian was 13 he underwent the first of several kidney transplant operations. The experiences leading up to and after the surgery played a significant role in shaping how Brian viewed himself, his capabilities and his future.

Brian’s story reminds me that it truly is not our circumstances that define us, but how we choose to respond to those circumstances.

Things Brian talks about in this episode:

  • Living a cautious life vs living a courageous life
  • Being stuck in a rut and questioning how he was living his life
  • Working so hard that he was giving himself health problems
  • Being biracial and the feeling of never fitting in
  • Learning what it means to live authentically (and having the courage to do so)

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY?

Download the free "trust account" app from the YourDay Balance Game, and start building trust with YOURSELF today!

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659

FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY?

Watch the free #1 obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent

https://theydbg.com/obstacle-video/

WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE?

Get the "Having It A.L.L. Blueprint", my self-paced online program for designing and living your greatest life!

https://hia.ck.page/products/blueprint

CHECK OUT SOME OFFERS FROM OUR AWESOME PARTNERS

Needed: https://bit.ly/3IKmWzL - use code HIA20 to get 20% off your order or HIA100 for $100 off a Complete Plan

LEAVE THE PODCAST A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/having-it-all-conversations-about-living-an-abundant/id1093257684

CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE HAVING IT A.L.L. PODCAST CATALOG

https://www.matthewbivens.com/

GET IN TOUCH WITH MATTHEW

matthew@matthewbivens.com

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