E121: How My Brain Tumour Allowed Me To See The Other Side Of The Coin: Lawrence Lotze

No matter how much you plan the roadmap for your life, you can never fully be prepared for life’s curveballs. We often view these uninvited moments through a negative lens, but what if they’re just what we need to change our perspective on life? Furthermore, what if our lives, and the lives of everyone around us, were better for it?After finding out he had a brain tumor that had been growing for nearly 10 years, today’s guest, Lawrence Lotze, started down a journey recovering his health and transforming his life. Perseverance was instilled in him from a young age, leading to career and financial success, but this drive caused his ego to overtake his life and limit his personal growth.Lawrence shares the dark years discovering his true self after brain surgery to remove his tumor, and learning to be present and open in a society where men are supposed to be strong and resilient. He and Nick discuss the importance of normalizing asking for help, why we need to let ourselves fail, and making the world a better place.Tune in for a vulnerable conversation on personal growth, the dangers of chasing perfection, and lessons learned from our children!Topics discussed in this episode:Lawrence’s view on life and his backgroundGetting sick and discovering a brain tumorDark times after his life-changing brain surgeryLawrence’s advice to take control of your lifeMaking the first step and reaching out for helpFear of judgment and expectationsThe dangers reaching “perfection”Lawrence on changing his perspectiveWhat his tumor taught Lawrence about lifeA fun way to create fun moments with your kids!How Lawrence’s tumor affected his kidsWays he perceives wealth differently nowBreaking the stigma around asking for helpMotivation for starting his new charityFollow Lawrence:The Wolf of Queen Street PodcastWebsiteInstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInCheck out Lawrence’s book recommendations to gain perspective, including Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari, and books by Graham Hancock.To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts here!Support the showConnect with Nick:Instagram TikTok YouTube