#120: Wisdom from my Dad

Welcome to episode 120 of the Decide Your Legacy podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the topics of facing fear and asking for what you want. Joined by my special guest and father, Eric Gragg, we'll explore how addiction and fear can act as major roadblocks in life. We'll break down the fear of rejection and offer three powerful tools to help you ask for what you want: cultivating courage, maintaining a positive attitude, and staying organized. Eric shares his invaluable experiences from his prolific career in sales and commercial real estate, revealing how his effective cold calling techniques and strong relationship-building skills led to his success. We'll uncover actionable insights that you can apply immediately to your life, business, and relationships. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with personal stories, practical advice, and tools to help you overcome your own fears and move forward.00:00 Understanding Addiction and Fear01:21 Introducing the Special Guest: My Dad01:27 The Fear of Rejection01:47 Tools to Ask for What You Want02:19 Personal Story: Facing My Fears03:24 Meet the Host: Adam Gragg04:08 Reflecting on Personal Fears04:49 Sales and Marketing Strategies05:50 Interview with My Dad: Early Life and Career06:25 First Jobs and Early Sales Experiences08:42 Challenges and Adversities22:26 Transition to Commercial Real Estate24:10 Dealing with Rejection in Sales30:23 Mindset and Attitude for Success31:35 Identifying and Solving Client Needs33:24 Overcoming Challenges in Real Estate34:55 Building Confidence and Effective Cold Calling48:32 Staying Healthy and Organized for Success01:01:04 Final Thoughts and Key TakeawaysBe sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgraggResources:If you found this information helpful, SUBSCRIBE TODAY and you’ll receive our Free Video & Workbook Shatterproof Yourself: 7 Small Steps to a Giant Leap in Your Mental Health. Get free content to start your legacy journeyDecide Your Legacy Corporate & Group WorkshopsThanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!Be sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgragg Connect with Decide Your Legacy! Adam Gragg is a Legacy Coach, Blogger, Podcaster, Speaker, & Mental Health Professional for nearly 25 years. Adam’s life purpose is helping people & organizations find transformational clarity that propels them forward to face their biggest fears to LIVE & leave their chosen legacy. He’s ultra-practical in his approach, convinced that engaging in self-reflective ACTION & practical tools, practiced consistently, WILL transform your life. He specializes in life transitions, career issues, and helping clients overcome anxiety, depression & trauma. Contact Adam HERE. if you're interested in getting started on deciding YOUR legacy.This show contains content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal or other advice.  Decide Your Legacy LLC as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show.