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How I Beat Dyslexia & Labels to Win at Life and Overcoming Self-Doubt
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What happens when you break free from the labels others have placed on you? Chris's powerful story offers a masterclass in personal transformation, beginning with the painful experience of being labeled dyslexic, failing third grade twice, and growing up with teenage parents who expected little from him.
The turning point came from an unexpected source—his third-grade teacher who refused to let him run from reading. "If you keep running from reading," she told him, "you will run the rest of your life." This moment of truth sparked a journey that would eventually lead Chris from limitation to liberation.
Throughout our conversation, Chris shares profound insights about identity formation: "Millionaires are millionaires because they ARE millionaires. Money doesn't make them millionaires—their identity makes them millionaires." This BE-DO-HAVE principle (rather than the reverse) unlocks a powerful framework for authentic success.
We explore how unhealthy beliefs about money, relationships, and trust often stem from childhood experiences, and how personal development through reading transformed Chris's worldview: "Reading allowed me to travel the world without ever leaving my community." His perspective on trust—requiring both discernment and integrity—offers a nuanced approach to building healthier relationships.
Perhaps most compelling is Chris's faith journey and how finding his identity in something greater than society's definitions liberated him from limiting beliefs. As he puts it, "Sometimes we believe lies and repeat them as truth to protect ourselves," but real transformation begins when we confront those protective falsehoods.
Whether you're struggling with self-doubt, working to overcome past trauma, or simply seeking to level up in life, this conversation contains wisdom that will challenge and inspire you. As Chris reminds us, "The battle is not lost unless you accept defeat."
This episode features an inspiring conversation with Chris, a man who overcame dyslexia, teenage parents, and societal labels to build a thriving marriage and career.
Hear how faith, personal growth, and trusting relationships shaped his journey from struggle to success.
Gain practical insights on breaking free from limiting beliefs, fostering strong connections, and living with purpose.
Don’t miss the powerful lessons on identity, resilience, and creating a legacy.
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Chapters
1. Breaking Free From Self-Limitations (00:00:00)
2. Childhood Struggles With Dyslexia (00:10:22)
3. Unexpected Success Despite Early Labels (00:18:51)
4. Finding Purpose Through Pain (00:32:02)
5. Identity and Relationship With Money (00:44:21)
6. Trust and Discernment (00:58:46)
7. Faith, Identity, and Success (01:03:13)
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