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237. Your adversity is preparing you for something greater than you can imagine. w/ Chancellor Jackson
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Chancellor Jackson shares his journey from college football player to bestselling author and publisher, including his unexpected detour through a Chinese prison that changed the trajectory of his life. His story demonstrates how maintaining resilience through adversity creates opportunities for growth and success.
• Born and raised in Georgia, played football through college at Stetson University
• Moved to China after college to teach English, where he was arrested for cannabis possession
• Spent 14 days in a Beijing prison before being deported back to the US
• Turned his prison experience into his first bestselling book "14 Days in Beijing"
• Has since written three additional books, including a romance saga and a self-help book
• Founded a publishing company that has helped other authors achieve bestseller status
• Found writing to be therapeutic and a way to process challenging experiences
• Believes in embracing adversity as preparation for future success
• Uses the quote "Hills are not mountains, and bad times don't last forever" as guidance
Find Chancellor Jackson on social media and Google to learn more about his books and publishing services.
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Chapters
1. Chancellor Jackson's Introduction (00:00:00)
2. From Football to China (00:06:29)
3. 14 Days in Beijing Prison (00:14:10)
4. Deportation and Book Publishing (00:21:11)
5. Writing Through Vulnerability (00:29:27)
6. Bestseller Publishing Company (00:31:30)
7. Legacy Advice (00:35:56)
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