My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Amir Odom. Amir has worked in digital marketing and business development for over 6 years within the real estate industry. Utilizing his skillset, Amir went on to build an online following of over 150K followers within 6 months resulting in a powerful network, over 2M video views, a TV commercial, mini-documentary and more.With a passion for self-development, new perspectives and essentialism, Amir finds it his prerogative to help individuals reach their utmost potential.Check out the episode to learn more about how to express your opinion in the face of fear, how to decide whether or not negative feedback is worth listening to, how to be better at both giving and receiving compliments, why you don't have to pick a side in heated debates, the importance of digging deep into controversial topics, and so much more._____________________________In this episode:3:05 What were the challenges of knowing you were gay at a young age?7:56 How do people make sure that they don't take on the goals or identity of someone else?11:33 What do you say to someone who is afraid to speak their mind?15:54 What does it need to look like for us to not always take things as fact/face value?18:42 What can we do to make sure we don't only subject ourselves to one side of the equation?29:30 How do you think someone can begin to prioritize giving back?32:11 How can we be better at receiving compliments and gifts? 34:16 How can we decipher between valid feedback or something that can be ignored?37:00 What did it take for you to leave your last job and pursue the goals you're currently pursuing?40:04 What Amir is working on next. 41:54 Amir's 3 Things_____________________________Amir's 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self:1. Be more consistent with his eating and exercise routine2. Take more leaps of faith3. Be mindful of your loved ones_____________________________Follow Amir Odom on social media:Instagram: @amirxodomWebsite: www.amirodom.com _____________________________Want to try out the 10 Week Transformation - THE premiere results oriented fitness program?Go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10wt to learn more and get signed up!____________________________Start Getting Your Eating Habits On Track So You No Longer Fear the Scale, But You Have Confidence In Your Body!https://www.nickcarrier.com/6rules____________________________Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou