Have you ever been told that your dreams were impossible? That what you want just isn’t for you? Well, today’s guest, Kofi Douhadji, knows exactly what that feels like—but instead of accepting limitations, he used them as a launchpad for success. If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted yourself, or needed a mindset shift to push forward, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we sit down with Kofi Douhadji, U.S. Air Force officer, entrepreneur, and author of Unbroken Optimist, to uncover the mindset shifts, resilience strategies, and success principles that helped him transform doubt into motivation.
Kofi shares how his childhood dream of flying—one that people told him was out of reach—became the driving force behind his achievements. We dive into the Pilot Mindset, the power of optimism and perspective to recognize the opportunities that will take you further, faster.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
- How Kofi used doubt as fuel to achieve his dreams
- The Pilot Mindset: A powerful way to stay focused & adapt to obstacles
- Why setbacks aren't failures—they're your next takeoff point
- Why sharing your gifts with the world is one of the most powerful things you can do
Tune in now and get ready to shift your mindset, take control of your goals, and start seeing success in a whole new way!
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LinkedIn: @kofidouhadji
Instagram: @kofiruns
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