How to Blaze Your Own Trail, Even Through Adversity with Jordan Mendoza

The Eternal Optimist

Entrepreneur and resilience coach, Jordan Mendoza opens up about the extraordinary challenges he’s faced, from a near-fatal car accident at 19 to countless trials throughout his life. Sharing his experiences of hardship and growth, he talks about the impact of resilience, the importance of a strong mindset, and how to take hold of life’s difficulties as fuel for personal and professional success. You’ll get an honest look at what it means to build resilience and turn life’s setbacks into opportunities for growth, providing insights for you about how to confront adversity with courage and purpose.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Setting the Scene with Jordan Mendoza
• 00:01:05 - Six Kids and Entrepreneurial Success
• 00:02:30 - Unlocking the Secrets of Youthful Energy
• 00:04:05 - The Olympic Breakdancing Controversy
• 00:05:41 - A Near-Fatal Accident That Changed Everything
• 00:09:45 - The Role of Community in Recovery
• 00:14:39 - Faith and Resilience Through Adversity
• 00:19:18 - From Early Struggles to a Passion for Coaching
• 00:20:34 - The Art of Sales Enablement and Customer Insight
• 00:21:36 - Imposter Syndrome and Knowing Your Worth
• 00:24:42 - Investing in Yourself: A Success Secret
• 00:26:54 - Inside Jordan’s Unique Coaching Programs
• 00:32:15 - Special Offers for Eternal Optimist Listeners
• 00:35:17 - Lightning Round: Books, Beats, and Big Ideas

Links and Resources

• Jordan on LinkedIn
• Jordan on Instagram
• Jordan on Facebook
• Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting
• Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast

Book Recommendations

• Start with Why by Simon Sinek
• StregthsFinder 2.0 by Gallup and Tom Rath
• Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves

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