Episode 135 - What Are You You Going to Do About It?—Matt Nannis

What are you going to do about it? That’s the real question. Whether you’re at a career crossroads or stuck in a 90-day treatment center, what are you going to do about your predicament? The answer might be simple. Matt Nannis, Executive Director of PivotPoint WNC, had to ask himself this exact question multiple times throughout his young adult journey –from trying to reach never-ending unrealistic academic expectations, to getting through an intensive 90-day treatment program. Matt spent his first 30 years trying to figure it all out, annoyed at the idea that everyone else already had. A few decades in, and he’s learning to shift the doubts and fears into questions and action, helping others do the same in their own young adult journey.In this episode of Success is Subjective, Matt joins Joanna to share his journey going from excelling in school, to deep in addiction, and how he managed to find a new version of success for himself. Matt’s story will be sure to keep you on your toes and encouraged to take the more scenic route in your own personal journey. Listen in to gain insight on how Matt learned to pivot and lean into discomfort and how he helps others do the same; guiding them towards healing, equity, inclusion, and connection.What You Will LearnThe intense academic pressure growing upHow Matt defined his success from a very young ageThe never-ending academic competition between his brotherWhy Matt didn’t last even a full semester at his first collegeExperiencing social anxietyComparing other families' highlight reels to your own family’s bloopersTeaching English in Spain in the middle of collegeThe toxic internal work journey Matt’s time as a carpenterThe ability to reframe the facts of a situation into a more productive useThe crazy story on how Matt was able to graduate undergraduate school The intervention that brought Matt to a 90 day rehabWhat brought Matt to Asheville How going on hikes in treatment eventually changed his lifeWhy Matt sees himself as 100% successfulWho are you making the decision for?Connect with Matt NannisPivotPoint WNC Connect with Joanna Lilley  Success is Subjective WebsiteSuccess is Subjective PatreonLilley Consulting WebsiteLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on Google PodcastSponsored by: College AlternativeEmail [email protected]