Episode 112 – Phil Reid – Embracing Impermanence: Phil Reid on Loss, Resilience, and Purposeful Living
- Episode 112 - Phil Reid - Embracing Impermanence: Phil Reid on Loss, Resilience, and Purposeful Living Drew Deraney 29:56
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Defining Moments in Life (0:00)
- Host Drew asks Phil Reid to share defining moments that shaped his life and career.
- Phil thanks Drew for the invitation and mentions two major turning points.
- Phil recalls his father’s death at age seven or eight, which made him question life’s permanency and led him to seek spiritual answers.
- He explains that understanding life’s non-permanence shifted his priorities and made him seek purpose.
Impact of Father’s Death and Divorce (2:39)
- Phil discusses how his father’s death made him realize the impermanence of life and led him to seek God and life’s purpose.
- He describes his divorce as another major turning point, comparing it to a death and questioning his life’s direction.
- Phil reflects on the impact of his divorce on his son and family, leading him to examine who he is now and what he wants to achieve.
- He emphasizes the importance of learning from these experiences and not staying bitter.
Understanding Mindset and Emotional Awareness (4:59)
- Phil talks about the importance of mindset in determining one’s direction and how it affects the world.
- He explains that focusing on personal Growth in spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical aspects is crucial.
- Drew adds that awareness of subconscious thoughts is essential, as humans have about 70,000 thoughts a day, with only a small percentage becoming conscious.
- They discuss the interplay between thoughts and emotions, with subconscious thoughts often stirring emotions.
Living in the Present Moment (8:24)
- Drew emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment to be aware of thoughts and impact them.
- Phil agrees, noting that many people prefer not to think about their thoughts and live in a state of oblivion.
- They joke about men often saying they are thinking of nothing when asked, while women are always thinking.
- Drew and Phil discuss the importance of being comfortable in one’s own skin and the impact of subconscious thoughts on emotions.
Current Personal and Professional State (10:06)
- Drew asks Phil about his current state, particularly regarding his children and professional life.
- Phil describes feeling a sense of peace and focusing on what he can control and change within himself.
- He mentions the concept of the “joy factor” and the importance of waking up with an attitude of gratitude.
- Phil explains that one’s perspective on life affects the energy they project and the world’s response to them.
Perspective and Learning from Life’s Challenges (11:59)
- Phil discusses the importance of perspective in dealing with life’s challenges and not framing everything as negative.
- Drew agrees, noting that seeing challenges as opportunities to learn is crucial.
- They talk about the mindset of winning and learning from situations rather than seeing them as failures.
- Phil emphasizes that the decisions we make lead us to where we are now, and it’s important to learn from those experiences.
Finding Love Again After Divorce (13:53)
- Drew asks Phil about finding love again after his divorce.
- Phil explains that he gave up the notion of perfection and realized that connecting deeply with another human being involves many factors and layers.
- He emphasizes the importance of taking thoughts captive and not letting negative thoughts influence his mindset.
- Phil discusses the difference between permanency (e.g., family moments) and the temporary nature of other aspects of life.
Professional Endeavors and Future Plans (16:37)
- Phil mentions a focused message and the launch of something more aggressive in terms of angel investors and million-dollar companies.
- He talks about collaborating with entrepreneurs to cultivate their pursuits and provide opportunities.
- Phil expresses a desire to give advice and opportunities to others, emphasizing the importance of giving back.
- The conversation ends with expressions of gratitude and thanks.
To learn more about Phil’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipwreid/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/pnnstationplus/about/
or his website at: https://pnnstationplus.com/
Phil’s Bio: Phil Reid
Dr. Philip Reid earned his Doctorate in Ministry in 2023. He is the Founder of Phoenix National Business Group LLC, also known as Phoenix National Network, LLC, a media and broadcasting company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and businesses achieve their goals through online platforms. The company has developed its own app and broadcasts on its own network available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
As a Podcast Platform Developer, Philip co-produces 15 different programs that are broadcasted on up to 45 different platforms and continue to expand. He is also the producer of “The Bishop’s Corner,” a program that tackles challenging subjects such as racism, trafficking, abuse, Mental Health, human dysfunction, and more.
About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.
In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.
I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.
I found my purpose and my mission in life. I’ve now become the man I know I am meant to be. My mission is empowering men ready to make a change to do the same.
My men’s group and one-on-one Coaching provide a safe space for men to share, without judgement, and transform. My male clients learn to release their inner greatness and stop self-sabotage, the #1 roadblock keeping them from reaching their goals.
HOW TO CONNECT WITH COACH DREW:
Website: https://profitcompassion.com/
Email: drew@profitcompassion.com
Book a Coaching Discovery Call: https://link.mavericksystems.online/widget/bookings/netweaving/connect30
Pick up a copy of Drew’s book: https://amzn.to/40dsbyR