It’s easy in day-to-day life to focus on the things you can’t control – the stock market, the weather, how someone treats you. However, there’s actually a lot you can control – your focus, your thinking, your mood, your actions, patience, empathy, and on and on. In this powerful episode, I chat with Arjan Erkel, a motivational speaker from the Netherlands, about his new book Held Hostage, his story of being kidnapped for almost 2 years, and the lessons he learned along the way about money and life.What You'll LearnWays to unlock your potentialThe power of your mindset in all areas of your lifeArjan's amazing story detailed in his book, Held HostageWays to take ownership over your lifeWhy happiness is about way more than moneyHow to bring goals to life and achieve themLinksHeld HostageArjan's websiteArjan's storyEpisode SponsorGive your mom the most meaningful gift this Mother’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/mymoney. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase!FOLLOW & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to follow in iTunes! IT’S FREE!? Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram