In this episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast, I'm joined by Bruce Van Horn of Life Is A Marathon podcast. Bruce joins me to share his story of overcoming multiple hardships in life through discovering his purpose and changing his mindset.
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The Details
Traumatic experience:
Bruce was abusive to himself while dealing with multiple traumas and hardships in his life. He has gone through two bankruptcies, the loss of his daughter shortly after her birth, divorce from a wife who was battling with schizophrenia and, most recently, stage 4 prostate cancer.
Effects of the traumatic experience:
Bruce had very low self-esteem, a negative self-talk and self-image, and was suicidal at his lowest point.
Overcoming the traumatic experience:
Running and training for a marathon was instrumental in helping Bruce turn his life around. Also, reading personal development books and keeping a gratitude journal.
What Bruce does today:
Bruce is an author, life coach, speaker, podcaster and dad to two boys.
Final Question:
Given what you know now, if you could go back to when you were going through the tough times and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?
Bruce's Answer: Don't worry because you are enough.
Links Mentioned
BruceVanHorn.com - Bruce's website where you can find his podcast and links for connecting with him on social media
Worry No More! 4 Steps to Stop Worrying and Start Living - Bruce's International Bestseller about overcoming worry
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