Get ready to be inspired by an incredible story of triumph over adversity in this episode of Productivity Smarts. Host Gerald J. Leonard dives into the remarkable journey of Terry L. Fossum, a true testament to the power of determination and resilience.

Terry's journey to success started in one of the most challenging cities in the United States. His life was filled with heart-wrenching setbacks and moments of overcoming tremendous hardships. Despite facing bleak predictions about his future, Terry defied the odds and went on to become a highly esteemed captain in the United States Air Force, as well as a successful international businessman, author, speaker, builder, and trainer.

In this engaging conversation, Terry introduces the groundbreaking Oxcart technique, a powerful tool he created to ignite passion and motivation. Through gripping personal stories and examples of individuals who have conquered formidable challenges, Terry vividly demonstrates the incredible transformative power of passion.

By tuning in to this episode, you'll gain valuable wisdom on how to harness passion and motivation in pursuit of your own goals. It's an episode you won't want to miss.

What We Discuss

• [02:01] Introduction to Terry L Fossum

• [04:25] Challenges in goal setting

• [05:55] Overcoming failures

• [07:29] The role of passion in success

• [13:50] Embracing failure and Oxcart technique

• [15:11] Harnessing pain and Oxcart technique

• [17:40] Structured approach and real-life example

• [20:05] Visualizing success and failure

• [22:12] The parable of the Oxcart

• [24:39] Research and scientific validation

• [26:14] Neuroscience and personal growth

• [28:06] Steps for changing your life

• [30:15] Daily review and personal growth
  

Notable Quotes

• [04:27] “Most of what we've been taught about goal setting is either incomplete or completely wrong.” - Terry

• [05:58] “We all have failures. We talk about embracing failure and the future. I learned everything I could about positive visualization and goal setting.” - Terry

• [28:19] “You can say money doesn't buy happiness, but poverty hurts and it does not help out.” - Terry

Resources

Terry L. Fossum

• Website - terrylfossum.com

• LinkedIn - Terry L. Fossum

• Book: The Oxcart Technique: Blueprint for Success

Productivity Smarts Podcast

• Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com

Gerald J. Leonard

• Website - geraldjleonard.com

• Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com

• Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard

Mentioned

• Book: Soul Surfer

• Movie: Soul Surfer

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