SLP 099: Earn It with Stan Johnson

Jun 20, 2022

In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian interviews Stan Johnson. Stan is the head coach of LMU Basketball and today he shares a little bit about his story, his work, his mindset, and what motivates him to keep going every single day. Stan’s message is based on the idea that we cannot stay down when life hits us and every single time we fall, we have the choice to stay on the ground or get up stronger and more resilient.

Stan also touches base on parenthood, discussing his approach to raising his children. As much as parents want their children to be successful, fulfilled, and passionate about work & life, it’s important to make them fight for it. Parents can always guide their kids to a certain point, but the decision to keep going is theirs. Tune in to listen to the whole episode and learn how you too should ‘earn it’ every day.

Key Highlights

• Stan shares a little bit about his background, highlighting that nothing in his life came easy but he was able to overcome the hard times with hard work;
• Stan speaks about the idea that life makes you humble and it’s important not to stay down when it hits you;
• We must not compare ourselves to others because, according to Stan, comparison is the thief of all joy; 
• Stan talks about parenthood and how important is for kids to understand that they have to fight for what they want;
• Take every opportunity to use motivation as fuel.

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