Episode 93: Finding the Light in the Darkness with Steven Crane

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, DJ invited author Steven Crane on the show to discuss his journey to living a life of gratitude and how he flipped the script on occurrences he originally considered to be negative experiences to actually holding a bounty of unseen blessings. Listen in as they discuss the power of gratitude and appreciation in cultivating a positive mindset, and how employing this new mindset will help you achieve stronger relationships and greater success. Steven Crane is the author of the novel Staring at the Ceiling and more than a million words of advertising copy throughout his professional writing career. His other full-time jobs are husband and father, with other titles situationally including coach, volunteer, foster parent, mentor, and amateur pancake chef. Steven lives in Marietta, GA, with his wife Carie and their two sons. Search “I Can Appreciate That” (@ICATstory) on Facebook to join his Community of Gratitude and connect with Appreciators worldwide.TIMESTAMPS• [8:39] “Really the gift in all of that is finding a way to connect with other people where eventually your experience has the potential and the power to help other people who are having that experience.”• [22:59] “Either. Everything is completely random, and nothing matters. Or there's some master plan that you're part of that we're all exactly where we're supposed to be.”  • [32:05] “There's a lot to be learned in thriving through struggle.” • [37:31] “What I do for a living is I LIVE… and work becomes a part of what I do. It's not who I am. It's not solely what defines me.”For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - Website: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQDJ Stutz Booking Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastCICERONE SOCIETY GROUP COACHING Link: https://little-hearts-academy-usa.newzenler.com/courses/cicerone-society-cicerone-mastersSteven Crane - Website: https://www.brainsofsteel.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/icanappreciatethat/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICATstoryAmazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996598723 Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support