How To Be Aligned And Authentically You
- How To Be Aligned And Authentically You Nick McGowan 37:01
“If you want to be successful in life, be your own CEO.”
Episode summary:
In this episode, Nick speaks with Marques Ogden, a former NFL player turned speaker and coach, and shares his journey from the NFL to bankruptcy and divorce and how he rebuilt his life. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on your strengths and building from there rather than dwelling on your weaknesses. Marques also highlights the significance of mindset and self-discipline in achieving success and overcoming adversity. He shares his personal experience with therapy and the transformation from a victim mindset to a victor mindset.
What to listen for:
- Focus on your strengths and build from there
- Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth
- Develop a victor mindset instead of a victim mindset
- Prioritize self-discipline and a positive mindset
- Seek therapy and professional help for personal growth
“You need to really be inspired, or what Aristotle said is for you to be passionate about what you’re doing.”
- How passion and inspiration are essential for success
- Emphasizing the importance of being deeply inspired or passionate about your pursuits
- Genuine passion is crucial for sustained dedication and excellence in life
- Being inspired or passionate about what you’re doing aligns with finding purpose and meaning in your work
- Passion and inspiration serve as fuel during challenging times, helping individuals persevere and overcome obstacles
- When you’re passionate about something, you’re more likely to innovate and think creatively, leading to unique solutions and breakthroughs
“Master what you are good at. Build from there, and then let everything else take its time and take its course.”
- Why we must focus on our strengths
- By mastering what you’re good at, you establish a solid foundation for further development and expansion
- The importance of patience and trust in our lifelong process
- How building from strengths allows for a strategic progression, where each step builds upon the previous one
- Focusing on what you’re good at can lead to sustainable growth and long-term success, as opposed to chasing every opportunity
- Understanding one’s strengths is a sign of self-awareness, which is crucial for personal and professional development
“I used to always look at things from a victim mindset. And now I really realized after my divorce and starting to say, you know what, I’m not going to live like this. I now have turned that from a victim mindset to a victor mindset.”
- Personal transformation is key
- Moving away from a victim mindset involves taking ownership of one’s circumstances and choices and empowering oneself to enact change.
- How diversity, such as divorce, can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment
- Adopting a victor mindset suggests a positive outlook on life, focusing on opportunities for growth and success rather than dwelling on past hardships
- Overcoming challenges strengthens Resilience, making individuals more capable of navigating future difficulties with confidence
About Marques Ogden
Marques Ogden is a former NFL player turned inspirational speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC, a media and entertainment company that specializes in keynote speaking, business Coaching, and consulting.
Ogden is a three-time best-selling author and the host of the podcast “Get Authentic with Marques Ogden.” In his speaking engagements, Marques leads his audiences to understand why “Authenticity Creates Victory” by sharing his personal story of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Marques is on a mission to inspire CEOs and other senior leaders to maximize their potential to reach their personal and professional goals.
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