In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to John Vagueiro about proving that you're wrong and being relentlessly and aggressively optimistic when facing challenges. John shares his personal journey as an entrepreneur and how he overcame his struggles with a learning disability and anxiety disorder. He emphasises the power of turning negative experiences into opportunities for growth and success, and encourages listeners to view challenges as opportunities for personal development. Vagueiro also discusses the importance of recognising and overcoming comfort zones in order to prioritise one's health and achieve success. They discussed the challenges of balancing financial stability with business growth. John stressed the importance of careful planning and setting oneself up for success before starting a business, while Judith added that sometimes taking a leap of faith is necessary to progress a business. Overall, the conversation emphasises the need for resilience, determination, and careful planning in order to achieve success in both personal and professional life. CEO and Founder of global digital marketing agency Adapting Social, John Vagueiro started his business at age 17 to help his struggling family. Today nearly 15 years later, Adapting Social serves clients in over 20 countries including Bentley, Ferrari and Columbia University. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. ---- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com Company Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.