Shawn Langwell - Dare to Be Great. More from Today's the Day

The simplest things we choose to do are often the most meaningful and impactful. If you want be great at anything it's going to take effort and a whole lot of willingness to keep going, despite your inevitable fear and doubt. Listen in as I continue sharing stories of what has helped me become more confident and courageous in all areas of my life. In this episode we cover three chapters of Today's the Day: 1 - Practice. Practice. Practice. 2 - Dare to Be Great 3 - Be Yourself, Always   These short personal essays and the entire book, are specifically designed to help you rebuild your self-esteem and self-confidence. Those who are already doing deeper work in recovery, whether in AA, Al-Anon, ACA, CoDA, or scores of other counseling, coaching, and psychotherapy resources, should find some of the reflections in these chapters, and the whole book, not only helpful but approachable without adding to our already stressed, crazy, neurotic lives. Those not in recovery will find also find value in the utter simplicity of practicing a little gratitude daily.  That simple habit changes lives. This book was literally a 45-day download from my own Higher Power after I had written Ten Seconds of Boldness. I wrote Today’s The Day not only for others, but as an easy pocket guide to return to for myself whenever I feel spun or stuck. I am sharing every single chapter here because this was a gift to me, and the greatest gifts are those that are shared. I hope you find what you're looking for here, or wherever you are led to look. A disclaimer and a word of advice: I am not a therapist or doctor and strictly share my experience, strength, and hope as I have known and lived it from nearly four decades of recovery in 12-step programs. I do not offer this or any of my books as a solution for those with challenges, mental, physical, or otherwise, that I am not qualified to diagnose or solve. What I do offer is what has worked for me, and I encourage any and all to continue the hard work of being honest with yourselves and becoming bold and brave enough to believe in yourself, which may require seeking other advice. I am available as a Gap Mindset Coach and marketing mentor for those who need those services. I do not offer CBT or any other forms of therapy. Please call others who may be qualified to assist. Lastly, my word of encouragement for this book, and all I teach and do and live: Be bold. Be brave. Dare to be great, dare to be you. And for the love of all, DON'T QUIT BEFORE THE MIRACLES HAPPEN. If you like this episdoe, please like, follow, and share the show with others.   ABOUT THE HOST: Shawn Langwell is an Inspirational Author, Speaker, Teacher and Gap Mindset Coach & Consultant. He has written several transformational books including, Beyond Recovery, Ten Seconds of Boldness and its companion workbook, Today’s The Day, Morning Motivation, and Chill. He’s also the Past President of The California Writers Club (CWC), Redwood Writers, Past President of Toastmasters of Petaluma. Find him at www.shawnlangwell.com.