179. Navigating Career and Personal Fulfilment with Lon Stroschein

The Leadership Project Podcast

What if the life you envision for yourself is just one bold decision away?
In this episode of The Leadership Project, we welcome Lon Strohschein, best-selling author of 'The Trade' and founder of the Normal 40 movement.
Lon shares his inspiring journey of career pivots, from working on a family farm to holding significant roles in politics, banking, and technology, ultimately leading to the creation of Normal 40. He discusses the importance of recognizing pivotal moments, the weight of decisions on personal and family life, and the process of trading unfulfilling success for genuine happiness. Lon emphasizes the power of community, reframing limiting beliefs, and investing in oneself. He also provides insights into his mission of inspiring change and finding fulfillment.
The episode concludes with a rapid-fire round where Lon shares his favorite book, quote, and advice for his younger self, underscoring his belief that we are often more ready to take the next step than we think.
🌐 Connect with Lon:
• Website: https://www.normal40.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lon-stroschein-normal40/
• Normal 40 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/normal40/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lon.stroschein
📚 You can purchase Lon's book at Amazon:
• The Trade: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBSRSH2T/

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Chapters

1. Pivotal Decisions in Life (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Regret and Impact on Others (00:08:22)

3. Navigating Self-Image and Ego (00:15:08)

4. Discovering Fulfillment Through Passion and Purpose (00:21:55)

5. The Trade (00:35:03)

6. Navigating Career Crossroads and Community (00:46:27)

7. Trusting Yourself and Taking Action (00:53:36)

8. Gratitude for Podcast Collaboration (01:00:12)