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In this episode of the Stand For It podcast, hosts Fred Castro and Shawn Wilbanks discuss the importance of personal growth, embracing life's challenges, and the tools we can use to navigate through them. They emphasize the significance of mindset, the power of responding rather than reacting, and finding opportunities in adversity. The conversation also touches on the importance of gratitude and trusting the process in our personal journeys. In this conversation, Fred and Shawn explore the complexities of life, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the difference between personal plans and divine intervention. They discuss the destructive paths that can arise from unchecked thoughts and actions, and the necessity of asking tough questions to foster personal growth. The dialogue highlights the significance of authenticity in relationships, particularly with family, and the value of trusting the process of self-improvement. They conclude by stressing the importance of living in the present and making incremental changes to achieve a fulfilling and authentic life.

Takeaways

It's not about left versus right, but doing what's right.
Embrace the good, the bad, and the ugly as learning lessons.
Everything you want is on the other side of hard.
You don't have to come from darkness to see the light.
Your perception becomes your reality.
Things happen for you, not to you.
Reacting with grace and gratitude can change outcomes.
Mindset is crucial in how we handle challenges.
Gratitude can shift your perspective on life.
Trusting the process is essential for personal growth. Life has a plan that often diverges from our own.
Recognizing the need for divine intervention can lead to resolution.
Destructive thoughts and actions can have lasting impacts.
Asking tough questions is essential for personal growth.
Experiences in the 'hot seat' can reveal deeper truths.
Authenticity is key to meaningful relationships.
Trusting the process is crucial for continuous improvement.
Living in the present allows for impactful change.
Incremental progress is more valuable than striving for perfection.
One person's change can ripple out to affect many.

The change starts with you!