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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Jesse Bradley on Use the Power of Hope to Overcome Adversity EP 456

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

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

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 17 May 2024

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024, the winner of the Business Business Minds Best Book 2024, Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal, honorable mention Eric Hoffer Grand Prize, and finalist First Horizon Award.In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Jesse Bradley, a former Division I athlete turned professional soccer player, whose career took an unexpected turn due to a severe illness in Africa. Jesse shares how he found strength in adversity by cultivating hope through intentional habits and a resilient mindset. He discusses the crucial roles of relationships and service in discovering a purpose that transcends personal achievements. Jesse's compelling narrative not only illustrates the virtues of perseverance and courage but also highlights how serving others enriches our lives. Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/jesse-bradley-power-of-hope-overcome-adversity/In this episode, you will learn: 
  • The importance of cultivating hope in life and how it can be a foundation for building a purposeful and fulfilling life.
  • The power of intentional behavior changes and how action builds confidence and courage.
  • The significance of relationships in life, as highlighted by research from Harvard and the University of California, Berkeley.
  • The impact of simple acts of kindness and service on experiencing awe and finding joy in life.
  • The value of perseverance and not giving up, even in challenging times, as shared through personal experiences.
  • The role of community and connection in overcoming isolation and loneliness
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The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.

Transcript

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Coming up next on Passion Struck.

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You can compartmentalize, your physical, your emotional,

0:05.0

your intellectual, your relational, your spiritual,

0:08.0

they're all linked together,

0:10.0

and I think it's important to keep growing in all those areas, be a lifelong learner, but look past yourself.

0:16.2

We're in a world right now that's getting more self-consumed, and the joy in life is not getting more wrapped up in yourself. It's actually looking beyond

0:25.1

yourself. Yes, we need self-care. Yes, take care of yourself. Yes, have good

0:29.6

boundaries, get some exercise, get sleep, all those good things, but you really come alive and you learn that serving is life.

0:37.0

And when you can help somebody, that's when life is as good as it can be.

0:43.0

So wherever you show up, don't show up just to be served, but to serve and to make a difference.

0:48.0

Welcome to Passion Struck.

0:50.0

Hi, I'm your host John R Miles, and on the the show we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the

0:55.8

world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those

1:01.8

around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of

1:05.8

intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you're

1:10.2

new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.

1:15.2

We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to

1:20.2

authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders,

1:25.7

visionaries, and athletes. Now let's go out there and become Passion Struck.

1:30.8

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 456 of Passion Struck consistently ranked by

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Apple as the number one alternative health podcast.

1:38.0

A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for return of the show every week.

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