Episode 40 — Challenges Reveal Your Commitment —with Darrie Burrage

What if instead of looking at a challenge as just another thing to deal with, you looked at it as an opportunity to reveal the next step. Whether it be a challenge with a college major or a business, many times what comes out of a challenging situation may shed clarity on the next move to make and whether or not the original situation was even meant to be.Darrie Burrage, leader, educator, facilitator, and innovator, experienced his fair share of challenges in college and at times it felt like school wasn’t fit for him. Despite the imposter syndrome that Darrie battled with, he learned to work through it and stay committed to his goals. Through racial representation as well as setbacks and breakthroughs, Darrie managed to acquire a bachelor's and master's degree in the study of Communication and Community Studies.  On this episode of Success is Subjective, Darrie joins Joanna to share his journey going from failing school, to acquiring two degrees and changing the narrative of his upbringing. Darrie’s testimony will be sure to motivate you in preserving through the challenging times. Listen in for Darrie’s profound insight on how his challenges have taught him to look at life through new eyes. What You Will LearnHow the media caused Darrie to have a robust vision of collegeWhat it means to be a first generation college student, and the cultural capital around what it means to “go to college”The transition into college as a student athlete The imposter syndrome that Darrie experienced How a professor made him really rethink his place in collegeHow college changed for Darrie when he got determined and involvedHaving a mantra is important.  You will hear Darrie say “God is Dope” more than once! The struggle can be real in undergrad, and grad school, and in the work world!The importance of self-efficacy as a college student, and thriving young adultThe difference between success and significanceConnect with Darrie Burrage Darrie Matthew Burrage out of Milwaukee, WI.   Contact information: call 909-223-2996 or email [email protected] Connect with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Sponsored by: www.ParentTrainers.comEmail [email protected]