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August 28, 2024 55 mins

In this episode of the Red Hot Read Show, host Red Taylor interviews Steve Gavatorta, a certified professional behavior analyst and author, about facing and overcoming adversity in personal and professional life. They discuss the importance of learning from failure, the role of adversity in personal growth, and the need for rational thinking and emotional intelligence in leadership. Gavatorta emphasizes the value of investing in oneself through mentorship, coaching, and skill development. He also highlights the challenges of navigating change, uncertainty, and ambiguity in today's fast-paced world. Red and Steve Gavatorta discuss the importance of vulnerability, servant leadership, and making an impact. They also explore how to transition from a job you don't enjoy to entrepreneurship, the role of discipline in success, and the harmful effects of the participation trophy mentality. Steve emphasizes the need to align with your purpose and find joy in what you do, while Red highlights the power of affirmations and the importance of taking action. They both agree that life is not fair, but it's how you respond to adversity that matters.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:04 Thrive in the Face of Adversity: Overcoming Challenges for Personal Growth
10:29 Investing in Yourself: The Value of Mentorship and Coaching
19:14 The Role of Rational Thinking and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
24:17 Navigating Change, Uncertainty, and Ambiguity in a Fast-Paced World
28:28 The Power of Vulnerability and Servant Leadership
33:16 Transitioning from a Job You Don't Enjoy to Entrepreneurship
36:26 The Role of Discipline in Success
39:06 Aligning with Your Purpose and Finding Joy
49:32 The Harmful Effects of the Participation Trophy Mentality
54:09 Life is Not Fair: Embracing Adversity and Taking Responsibility

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