The Mind of a Young Leader: Graduating High School Senior David Farias on Leading with Heart and Grit

What if the challenges you face as a young adult weren’t setbacks but stepping stones? What if the pressure from social media, your family background, and daily doubts were actually forging your inner spirit instead of breaking it?

In this powerful episode of YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude, host Yogesh Patel sits down with David Farias, a graduating senior from Nogales High School with Air Force ambitions, to explore the mindset that transformed his life. From growing up in a single-parent household to creating an app for managing anxiety, David shares wisdom beyond his years. 

He dives into how sports, faith, and self-awareness helped him find balance in a world dominated by screens, pressure, and distraction. Whether you're a student, parent, coach, or just trying to navigate your own growth, this episode is a reminder that your past doesn’t define your future—your mindset does.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How growing up in a single-parent home shaped David’s self-awareness
✅ Tools for managing anxiety, especially in tech-heavy environments
✅ Why youth voices should be taken seriously
✅ Life-changing lessons from sports on perseverance and teamwork
✅ How to stay grounded in faith, family, and gratitude

Key Takeaways:
🧠 Technology can distract or empower—you choose how it shapes you
🧠 Emotional maturity doesn’t have an age limit
🧠 Real resilience is built in everyday moments, not just big wins

🎧 Download this episode now and press play to tap into the mind of a young warrior redefining resilience.