#90: Living Life on Purpose with Les Brown

Transforming Beliefs

Les Brown emphasizes the power of transforming one's mindset to achieve personal greatness. He believes that to live up to one's fullest potential, it's essential to change how we think and surround ourselves with quality people. Les shares, "If you're the smartest one in your group, you need to get a new group," highlighting the importance of growth through association 1.

Look at a man the way that he is, he only becomes worse. But look at him as if he were what he could be. Then he becomes what he should be.

--- Les Brown

He further explains that words have the power to transform lives by introducing people to parts of themselves they never knew existed 2.

   

Embracing Change

Embracing change is crucial for personal and professional growth, according to Les Brown. He advises becoming clear about one's calling and being willing to take risks to pursue it. Les states, "If you're not willing to risk, you cannot grow," underscoring the necessity of courage in the face of uncertainty 3.

Life is short and unpredictable. Eat the dessert first.

--- Les Brown

Heather Monahan shares her personal journey of moving from a focus on financial security to pursuing her passion, illustrating the challenges and rewards of embracing change 4.