John Chisum has dedicated his life to helping people cope with whatever they are facing in their lives, whether it's large or small. He says: “We're all facing the world through the lens of our own pain, fear, guilt, shame, and grief. The ultimate aim for this podcast is to be a safe space to talk about other perspectives and have a broader conversation about things.” 

This show is all about finding all the best in life -  no matter who you are or what you believe in and an encouragement to discover that life can be amazing one day at a time. John has had many wonderful guests on the first season of this show who are living truly inspirational lives. 

On today’s episode, John and Dr Ramon Presson have an impromptu chat as they talk about some of the episodes in this season. They discuss many transformational moments that are seen in these episodes and how impactful each of them have been. Dr Ramon is a family and marriage therapist, author, and poet. On today’s episode, he shares one of his poems along with wisdom and insights about what it means to launch out deeper into a creative and more beautiful experience here on earth. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE

• 07:40 Bringing a close to 2022
• 14:58 Understanding the idea behind All The Best
• 19:27 Bloopers and funny moments in shows
• 23:44 Learning to be reflective about our lives and the year gone by
• 29:10 Understanding and overcoming victim mentality
• 42:23 The importance of coaching and mentoring

GOLDEN NUGGET FROM TODAY’S SHOW

John says, “It is important to have an identity which is your own and not dependent on your capabilities.”

“Find ways to reinvent yourself and your life rather than looking for things outside of yourself to complete you or make you”

CONNECT WITH DR RAMON PRESSON

• Website - www.ramonpressontherapy.com
•  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ramonpresson
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ramonpresson
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-presson-phd-4602815

CONNECT WITH JOHN CHISUM

• Website - https://www.johnchisum.com 
• Instagram - @johnchisumofficial
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnchisumofficial 
• Twitter - @johnchisumofficial
• Sign Up for John’s “31-Day Modevotional Email Series” - https://www.johnchisum.com 

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25. TOMMY BREEDLOVE - Leveling Up to a Legendary Mindset

Tommy Breedlove is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling author of the book, “Legendary” and the founder of the Legendary Life Movement. Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors for one of the largest public accounting and financial firms in the southeast U.S. At the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment that inspired him to walk away from the corporate world to follow his true calling. Tommy now  guides people to discover a life of significance without compromising their drive or ambition

On today’s episode, as show host John and Tommy reconnect, they discuss Tommy's most recent development in his Legendary Life Movement journey, The Mountain Top Lodge in Dahlonega, GA. He shares how he guides ambitious men and women who want to be elite not only in business, success, and money but also in their lives, relationships, and who they are as individuals. The simple tools he shares, shows them how to work in their zone of brilliance, obtain financial confidence, and live with meaning and balance. The goal is to help everybody to become the person they’ve always wanted to be.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE

• 05:25 How to live a Legendary Life
• 07:11 How to invest in yourself
• 12:23 Understanding your relationship with money
• 16:03 Learning to level up our mindset
• 18:47 How to get rid of the negativity in your life
• 24:52 Doing the things that you value the most
• 27:37 Understanding Apathy

GOLDEN NUGGET FROM TODAY’S SHOW

Tommy says, “There’s no magic pill to becoming legendary. You can reinvent your life as you rewire your brain and choose better things for yourself and discover how to become legendary.”

CONNECT WITH TOMMY BREEDLOVE

• Website - tommybreedlove.com
• LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/legendarybook
• Email - tommy@tommybreedlove.com
• Twitter - TommyBreedlove
• https://www.themountaintoplodge.com/

CONNECT WITH JOHN CHISUM

• Website - https://www.johnchisum.com 
• Instagram - @johnchisumofficial
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnchisumofficial 
• Twitter - @johnchisumofficial
• Sign Up for John’s “31-Day Modevotional Email Series” - https://www.johnchisum.com 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE “ALL THE BEST” PODCAST

• Apple Podcasts - All The Best with John Chisum on Apple Podcasts
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“We can't be honest with others until we are able to be honest with ourselves.” - David Hampton

David Hampton has lived in the Greater Nashville, TN area since 1988. Behind the scenes, David was a man confronting his own alcoholism and recovery process. He began his journey into sobriety in June of 2005 which eventually led him to pursue his certification as a credentialed Certified Professional Addiction/Recovery Coach (CPRC) now working in private practice in Greater Nashville.  David works closely with Nashville area treatment centers, nonprofit recovery organizations, and often speaks with faith-based recovery groups dealing with addiction recovery and spiritual belief systems.

He is also a public speaker and the author of two books, Our Authentic Selves: Reflections On What We Believe and What We Wish We Believed, and his most recent book, After the Miracle: Illusions Along the Path to Restoration. Both books speak to the unique challenges and day-to-day practices that contribute to a life of long-term sobriety. David is co-host of the weekly Positive Sobriety Podcast along with his close friend and co-host author and speaker, Nate Larkin.  David is also a frequent blogger, guest, and contributor for various podcasts and addiction recovery websites. 

On today’s episode, John and David have a great time on the show talking and reconnecting after many years. David shares some of the tragic experiences that drove him to a lifestyle of addiction which was a very dark period in his life. He however explains how crucial it is to seek help from those you can trust and eventually get the necessary professional help that will enable you to walk in long term positive sobriety.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE

• 05:54 The importance of tenacity
• 10:02 How the addiction started
• 18:27 How to stand strong through challenges
• 25:50 Why is it disruptive to get sober
• 34:41 It is important to do what you love
• 37:58 The difference between a therapist and a coach
• 40:09 How to find help in addiction
• 41:38 Talking back to your addiction

GOLDEN NUGGET FROM TODAY’S SHOW

David says, “The first step to seeking help with your addictions is confiding in your trusted friends. As you hear yourself say it out loud, you begin to identify it as a real problem.”

CONNECT WITH DAVID HAMPTON

• Website - https://www.davidhamptoncprc.com/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/david.hampton.1840
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidbhampton/
• Linkedin -   linkedin.com/in/david-hampton-7074991b7

CONNECT WITH JOHN CHISUM

• Website - https://www.johnchisum.com 
• Instagram - @johnchisumofficial
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnchisumofficial 
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