The Path to Greatness

Today I wanted to share a bit of my personal journey with you. The road to greatness, success, meaning, and purpose is often paved with fear and pain. Many of us endure significant fear, pain, and suffering, sometimes for years. Yet, on the other side of this pain lies your purpose, fearlessness, a sense of identity, and achievement. The struggles you face shape you into a world-changer.

My Early Struggles

My life began with significant challenges. First grade was a miserable experience, and I had to repeat it twice. Back in the sixties, dyslexia wasn’t well understood, and I am severely dyslexic. Consequently, school was an enormous struggle for me for 13 to 14 years. During those first 12 years, I had suicidal thoughts and considered running away from home.

Finding Purpose Through Pain

As I began to emerge from this difficult period, I realized that the pain I experienced was the seed of my identity. With God’s guidance and the people He sent into my life, I understood that my purpose is to encourage others and hold the belief that they are truly world-changers. On the other side of fear and pain lies everything they are meant to achieve—their purpose, meaning, identity, and greatness.

Your Journey

What is your pain? What is your greatest fear? Share your story with me. I’d love to hear how you are journeying through your struggles.