Early on in his life, Paul Cardall would understand that life is fragile. He went through heart surgery on his first day on earth, and his parents, instead of picturing his graduation, his first love, or job, were wondering if he would survive his first year. Paul grew up feeding himself from his parents' optimism, visiting doctors, spending long nights in hospitals, and wondering why life was so hard on him, what was the purpose of all these scars in his body, and why his parents were spending fortunes to keep him alive.   He would find peace and all the answers he needed in music - his gift, and savior.   Paul Cardall is a gifted pianist and a prolific composer. He is the Founder of All Heart Publishing, LLC and CEO of Worth of Souls. Paul is also a speaker and philanthropist; he regularly narrates his congenital heart disease experiences at medical conferences all over the country and serves as the keynote speaker at both the Texas A&M Leadership Conference and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Cardiology Conference.   In this episode, Paul reveals the healing power of music. We dive deep into the lessons life taught him the hardest way; he describes how he turned music into a lifesaver when everything around him seemed to sink and what kept him alive despite all odds since he was a baby. We talk about his heart transplant, the challenges he faced before and after that major surgery, and the crazy experience of feeling his donor feelings. Paul kindly shared his most valuable life lessons and a bunch of beautiful life messages.   Tune in to Episode 297 of Becoming Your Best, relax, open your heart and your mind, and get ready to meet a beautiful soul.   Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell our listeners a little bit more about you, your background, and your experience? (2:19) What was that journey like for you? Once you discovered that music was something that was a part of your life and your DNA? (6:30) What's one of your biggest takeaways from going through all these traumatic things in your life? (14:49)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: About Paul's challenging journey since he was born and the priceless help and inspiration from his parents (3:27) How Paul started his healing journey through music (6:16) Life is fragile. One of Paul's most profound lessons ever learned (15:08) Invest in memories. One of Paul's biggest takeaways from his life experiences (17:12) About the importance of taking a step back, slowing down, and going out to look at the sun (25:31)  Resources: Paul Cardall website All Heart with Paul Cardall podcast  Connect with Paul: LinkedIn Instagram  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.