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It’s easy to have high aspirations. It’s much less easy to make those dreams and goals a reality. The truth is, many of us struggle with committing to bet on ourselves and go after our dreams and goals. Instead, you settle for the status quo. After all, you’ve made it.  You build the career of your dreams and now you have the goodt, goodt job, the house, and the car. You are living the life yet you have a desire for more. There is more growing to do but you just can’t see it happening without messing up what you already created. Listen, it’s worth taking some time to dig deep and figure out what’s holding you back from reaching the next level of success because once you’ve named the thing that’s holding you back, you stand a chance at stepping over it and moving on.

In this episode, I share my journey of how I transitioned from my goodt, goodt job as a Nurse Anesthetist for 38 years to a full-time Life Coach. You will hear all the mind drama I experienced and the strategies I used to work past them. So take pen to paper, don’t be afraid to be a little audacious, and get to work on building a successful mindset to reach your next level.

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Ep.  237 Are You Stuck Playing Small to Stay Loved?

Hey y’all—Brig here. Today I’m bringing you a topic that might hit close to home: playing small just to stay loved. Whether it’s at work, in relationships, or even around family, too many of us shrink ourselves to make others feel more comfortable. I’ve been there. I...

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Each week, Life and Mindset coach, Brig Johnson, combines coaching, a little bit of neurobiology, and practical easy to use tools to empower you to break barriers and become unforgettable.