I recently had the chance to be part of an episode of the Inspiring Awesome podcast with James Carbary and Kenneth Ortiz sharing some of my personal story and how I came to work for Jeff Gordon, Inc.
Where I am today was not a one step process. There were many, many decisions along the way that greatly affected my life.
It’s pretty amazing to look back now and see how so many different things came about as the result of stepping out and taking action. In the moment, I didn’t have or know exactly what the road map looked like. I just knew that I needed to keep learning, keep being proactive and keep moving forward. Each step prepared and progressed me for the next phase.
I’ve been incredibly blessed. So many people helped and continue to help me along the way. I’m thankful for the past. I’m thankful for the present. I’m thankful for the future.
The interview is 38 minutes long. Within it, here are some of the things I share:
1. How changing course halfway through my college career changed the course of my life.
2. Something I did to establish credibility that I previously didn’t really like that much.
3. Dealing with rejection, but pushing through it to land my first internship.
4. Something you should do every time you get a business card.
5. Nearly missing out on one of the biggest turning points in my life.
6. Two of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from being part of Jeff Gordon’s team.
7. An important factor for establishing a brand.
8. A childhood dream that didn’t pan out how I planned.
9. The huge difference in my life once identifying and shifting into my natural strengths.
10. The life changing importance of small decisions.
If you’d like to listen to the interview, you can listen on the web by clicking here or you can download the podcast from iTunes (release date 9/29/14) by clicking here.
Here are some books I read during the time discussed in the interview that provided me inspiration and insight. Affiliate links are included in case you’re interested in checking out the books for yourself:
– I Am Potential: Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams
– Take Hold of Your Dream: Five Easy Steps to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
– The Power of Who: You Already Know Everyone You Need to Know
– The Nonverbal Advantage: Secrets and Science of Body Language at Work
– Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day
– The 200-MPH Billboard: The Inside Story of How Big Money Changed NASCAR
– Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential
I hope you’ll find the interview interesting and informative. If so, let me know in the comments below. I look forward to hearing from you. Big thanks to everyone who has already shared the interview on social media.
Below is a video interview recorded at Belmont Abbey College where I graduated from in which I talk more in depth about my experience being part of the Motorsports Management program, as well as my role at Jeff Gordon, Inc.
Hey Dan….When are you writing your book?? I can’t wait to read it! I know it will be very inspiring and full of insight! You are awesome! Thanks for sharing all of this with us. We appreciate it very much!