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From Rock Bottom to Leader of Thousands | Eric Goodman’s Wild Journey
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What if your greatest pain became your purpose?
Eric Goodman, 2024 Orange County Philanthropist of the Year, shares his unbelievable journey from being immobilized in a full-body cast at age 15 to becoming the CEO of a company serving 3,500 people with disabilities every month. In this powerful conversation, Eric opens up about overcoming severe spinal issues, launching multiple companies, battling depression and dyslexia, and how his mindset and faith shaped it all. This episode is a masterclass in authentic leadership, resilience, and the power of service. If you’re feeling stuck, Eric’s motto says it all: “Serve.”
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: From challenge to calling
01:42 – The surgery that changed everything
03:21 – Developing empathy through pain
04:41 – Turning disability into purpose
05:07 – How Eric scaled Mountain View Services
07:23 – Writing What’s Your Mindset?
11:52 – Choosing positivity daily
15:59 – The weight of leadership and workplace culture
18:56 – A cousin’s suicide and the impact of toxic leadership
31:50 – Giving back through business resources, not just checks
33:18 – Launching a mental health initiative for CEOs
36:53 – Leadership lessons & setting boundaries
40:02 – A powerful tribute to his parents
44:02 – Advice to parents and kids dealing with disabilities
45:38 – Final mindset advice: Use your difference as your superpower
46:23 – Outro
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