97. THIS IS WHY HARD MOMENTS MATTER

The Trent Shelton Podcast

Trent Shelton

Mental Health, Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.9 • 5.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

HEY REHABBERS: In this raw and powerful episode, we’re diving into the unexpected gifts hidden in life’s toughest moments. The struggles, setbacks, and painful experiences we often want to run from? They’re the very things shaping your self-worth, resilience, and strength. I’m sharing five unconventional “negative” experiences that, when reframed, can become the foundation for a stronger, more confident you. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your pain into purpose or find the lesson in the struggle, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1️⃣ Rejection: Why rejection isn’t personal—it’s a redirection to what’s meant for you. How being told “no” builds resilience and sharpens your focus. 2️⃣ Failure: How failure exposes your strength and teaches you lessons success never could. Why falling isn’t the end, but a chance to rise stronger. 3️⃣ Loneliness: Why being alone is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself. How solitude strengthens your independence and self-love. 4️⃣ Criticism: How learning to separate valid feedback from noise builds unshakable confidence. Why criticism is often a reflection of others, not a definition of you. 5️⃣ Outgrowing People: Why outgrowing relationships is a natural and necessary part of personal growth. How letting go makes space for new connections aligned with your purpose. Memorable Quotes from the Episode: "Rejection isn’t failure—it’s redirection to something greater." "Your worth isn’t defined by how you fall, but how you rise after." "Loneliness isn’t punishment—it’s preparation for something bigger." "Criticism doesn’t break you—it builds your ability to stand firm in who you are." "Outgrowing people isn’t a loss—it’s proof you’re leveling up." Actionable Takeaways: Reflect on one “negative” experience in your life and write down the lesson it taught you. Practice gratitude for the struggles that made you stronger—list three ways they shaped who you are today. Let go of one belief, person, or fear that’s no longer serving you to create space for growth. Call to Action: If this episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Don’t forget to subscribe for more real and raw conversations about growth, resilience, and living in your purpose. Connect with Me: Instagram: @trentshelton

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0:00.0	Hey friend, do you feel like you need a break? You need to disconnect and ease the load on your life.
0:06.4	I do this by establishing non-negotiable times to be fully present with my family. That's why we're
0:12.7	going on a holiday this summer and we're doing something new. We're going to Airbnb our place while
0:18.1	we're away. I have a couple of friends who host on Airbnb, but because I'm always
0:22.3	so busy, I thought I didn't have the time to be a host myself. But you know what? I realized I already
0:28.0	have an Airbnb, my home. If you're going on a trip soon, you've got to try hosting your home
0:33.2	on Airbnb. Think about what you can do with the additional income. For us, the extra money from
0:38.3	hosting on Airbnb means we can add some nice extras to our trip. Your home might be worth more
0:44.8	than you think. Found out of how much at Airbnb.com slash hosts. That's Airbnb.com slash hosts.
0:53.0	Let's get it. All right, y'all. So I want to dive in today have a real
0:57.4	conversation if it's okay with you because I think this can help your life. It's Thanksgiving.
1:02.8	And I think about giving thanks. And when we talk about giving thanks, oftentimes we give thanks
1:07.0	to the great things in our life, right? We get thanks to the things that have went right.
1:10.7	We give thanks for our family, thanks for all the good stuff. And we should, as we should, because
1:15.3	we should be very grateful for things going right. But this is what I know is true. And I want to
1:19.7	tell you this, if your life is hard right now, congratulations. Because it's all about how you use
1:24.6	what you're going through to build you. You know, my hardest times have built my strongest strength.
1:29.1	Everything I went through it's built me.
1:30.7	Do I want to go through hard times?
1:32.2	Absolutely not.
1:33.2	It sucks.
1:34.2	But I realize, man, going through these times in my life, the things I'm going to talk, I'm
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