When we left our last conversation with Rodney Flowers, we learned how a football injury almost took away his mobility completely. Instead of giving up, he made a conscious decision to transform his destiny to inspire others to do the same.  Today, Rodney is no longer confined to a wheelchair and is an internationally recognized Transformational Speaker. He travels the world coaching individuals, groups, businesses and organizations alike, to share his story and teach the principles that inspire and motivate people to overcome challenges, find strength in adversity, and never give up on their dreams and aspirations!   In this episode, we are going to talk about how Rodney navigates changes in life using the 7 strategies of resilience. When you listen in, you’ll realize that change is a good thing and if handled right, can push you towards your purpose.   I can’t wait for you to dive back into our second conversation with Rodney Flowers and learn how he not only embraces change but uses it to add some flavor and spice to life.   [00:01 - 9:49] Opening Segment   I introduce Rodney Flowers Quick recap Rodney shares the opportunity we have in these challenging times It takes real courage to get to the other side of an obstacle With every challenge is the seed of opportunity The bigger the challenge the bigger the opportunity Break through the status quo to open your mind  Rodney reminds us about the value of the process  Les Brown - “Shoot for the moon…”  Go for 100% of the vision  The miracle is in the process not the arrival [09:50 - 26:11] Strategies for Resilience: Embrace Change as Progress Rodney recaps his story of ‘walking up the hill’  “There are no shortcuts in life”  Overcoming challenges can give strength to others  Challenges happen FOR you not TO you  An intro to resilience and setting yourself up for it Nature fulfills its purpose Think about the role you play  Challenges are opportunities to improve in your role 1st Strategy: Be okay with embracing the notion of change Change is GOOD - it brings growth and expansion Mastership is achieved outside of your core “The one unchangeable certainty is that nothing is certain or unchangeable” 2cd Strategy: Believe change as progress  Initiate change - step outside your comfort zone See change as a positive instead of a negative Change is progress and progress is good   On December 1, your home for hope and personal path to more joy and less fear, will open with the launch of the Goodness Exchange!         No one with good intention and good ideas need feel alone again. The Goodness Exchange will be bringing out our BEST impulses as individuals and amplifying our collective genius!   [26:12 -  45:46] Strategies for Resilience: Newness and Transformation   2cd Strategy: Recognize the newness that change introduces ‘The Law of Polarity’ - there is always balance What is the creative opportunity in this challenge?  A shift in perception can help you see beyond uncertainty  Dreams and goals are for YOU too Achieving greatness isn’t a perfect picture  You have the capacity to overcome anything  4th Strategy: Believe that change can be transformative  Resilience is something you want to develop before needing it Build the muscle by adding resistance  Stay in the ‘burn’ to get the transformation Change vs. transformation You can get the changes but never transform  Take on the identity of who you want to be  Put yourself in a power play position  You want to be a CEO? Learn to think like a CEO Success is who you are, not what you do Transformation come from an adoption of different values  [45:47 - 52:36] Strategies for Resilience: Turn it into the Spice of Life! 5th Strategy: Recognize and explore the array of options  What is serving you and what is not serving you?  Look for the windows of opportunity and make decisions  6th and 7th Strategy: Perceive change as the spice of life  By default you are on the field of adversity  Chal