Melissa Majors joins us [EP 142] and shares why loneliness can be more lethal than cigarettes, how life is not a dress rehearsal, and the beauty of walking in your calling.
Show Notes:
4:24 - Going from Columbus to Dallas
5:18 - Where Melissa's passion for lawn mowing comes from? (She still cuts the lawn!)
8:18 - "We have to balance it with a good business sense ..."
11:13 - Overcoming the fear of going out on her own.
13:00 - Most valuable lessons learned from a bad leader.
15:01 - "I'm walking in my calling ... "
20:32 - Common characteristics of the best leaders and learners.
24:14 - "Mary Jane" by Rick James
25:40 - How loneliness can affect your decisions. (It's the equivalent of smoking 16 cigarettes a day).
31:05 - Avoiding the comparison trap.
31:49 - The loss of her brother.
40:09 - "I'm a risk-taker ... "
42:20 - "Life is not a dress rehearsal ... "
46:07 - Melissa's definition of fear.
49:18 - Self-care tips.
How to reach Melissa: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin
Book Recommendations:
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Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Braving The Wilderness by Brene Brown
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