“This I know for sure: who you’re meant to be evolves from where you are right now. So learning to appreciate your lessons, mistakes, and setbacks as stepping stones to the future is a clear sign you’re moving in the right direction.” – Oprah Winfrey One of our main purposes in life is to grow, learn, and evolve. Every single experience, whether good or bad, is packaged with life lessons to help us move on to the next level. With hindsight, the ability to appreciate these lessons can often be an invaluable gift.  Today we’re celebrating 500 episodes of The Model Health Show by reviewing ten powerful and transformative life lessons I’ve learned throughout the life of the show. We’re diving into topics like the power of authenticity, taking charge of your education, channeling your vision and purpose, and so much more.  I hope you’ll walk away from this episode feeling empowered, inspired, and confident in your ability to affect change, tune into your own greatness, and set authentic, healthy priorities. Thank you for being a listening ear for the past 500 episodes, and I hope you’ll join me in celebrating this special milestone!  In this episode you’ll discover: Why it’s so empowering to be authentic.  The problem with negativity and distraction in our culture.  What it means to invest in your own greatness.  How to take the initiative over your own education.  What you need to know about cognitive biases. Why we need to allow ourselves permission to be wrong.  The role the government plays in poor health outcomes.  How we can create change and inspire healthier communities. The importance of prioritizing knowledge over information. What you need to understand about your own strength and resiliency. A valuable lesson I learned from an injury last year.  The three most valuable assets you possess.  Why taking care of our health enables us to reach our potential. What ROR means.  The value of investing in strong relationships.  How to identify your vision and make it a reality.  The power of the human mind.  Items mentioned in this episode include: Eat Smarter  How Social Media Affects Our Psychology with Adam Alter – Episode 434 Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation