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The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen

The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen

著者： Ian Bowen
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Welcome to "Positive Persistence, with Ian Bowen," the podcast that will ignite your spirit and fuel your journey to greatness! I'm Ian Bowen, and I'm here to tell you stories of ordinary people who've conquered extraordinary challenges. If you're ready to unleash your potential and leave an indelible mark on the world, you're in the right place. Each week, we'll dive deep into tales of triumph that will inspire you to overcome your obstacles and reach new heights. But this isn't just a podcast – it's a movement. By joining our "Positive Persistence" family, you're taking the first step towards activating your highest potential and living the life you truly deserve. After each episode, don't keep this inspiration to yourself! Share the show with friends who need that extra push. Hit that subscribe button so you never miss a moment of motivation. Want more? Head over to thepositivepersistence.com and sign up for my weekly newsletter. You'll get access to my free RINSE playbook – your guide to crushing obstacles in life, business, and relationships. The conversation doesn't stop here. Follow me on Instagram @ianrbowen for more content and daily doses of motivation. Remember, your journey to greatness starts with a single step. Let "Positive Persistence" be that step. Together, we'll help you step into the next best version of yourself. Now, let's dive into today's incredible story of resilience over adversity!2024 個人的成功 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • You Are Your Greatest Asset with Daniel Fielding

    You Are Your Greatest Asset with Daniel Fielding
    2026/10/15

    What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances, your past, or your abilities, but the way you think about yourself?

    In this episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Daniel Fielding, Special Forces veteran, author, and founder of The Asset Mindset, to explore how changing your thoughts can change the direction of your life. Drawing from his military experience and years of helping others overcome adversity, Daniel shares why the most powerful asset you have isn't your skills, resources, or connections. It's you.

    Daniel explains how the principles he learned in Special Forces can apply to everyday challenges, from overcoming fear and breaking free from negative thought patterns to rebuilding confidence and taking responsibility for your future. He challenges the idea that people need extraordinary experiences to develop resilience, reminding listeners that everyone has already overcome something difficult in their lives.

    One of the episode's most memorable moments comes when Daniel shares the story of a 92-year-old woman who read his book, decided to return to work, and rediscovered her sense of purpose. Her experience reinforces a powerful message: it's never too late to change your life.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    1. Why The Asset Mindset applies to everyone, not just Special Forces veterans.
    2. How to move beyond a victim mentality without ignoring past pain.
    3. Why giving yourself grace and practicing gratitude can help you move forward.
    4. How to turn fear into an opportunity for courage and growth.
    5. Why your environment and the people around you influence your mindset.
    6. How small wins and backwards planning help you achieve bigger goals.
    7. Why it's never too late to change your life and rediscover your purpose.

    Key Takeaways:
    1. You Are Your Greatest Asset: Your mindset and decisions can influence how you respond to life's challenges.
    2. Keep Moving Forward: Even a wrong decision can teach you something; staying stuck prevents growth.
    3. Give Yourself Grace: Healing takes time. Acknowledge your struggles without letting them define your future.
    4. Reframe Fear: Fear can be an opportunity to practice courage, learn, and grow.
    5. Choose Your Environment: Surround yourself with people and experiences that support positive change.
    6. Build Momentum Through Small Wins: Consistent actions and clear planning make bigger goals more achievable.
    7. It's Never Too Late: You can rediscover purpose and make meaningful changes at any stage of life.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Meet Daniel Fielding and The Asset Mindset
    02:27 – Why mindset is the key to overcoming adversity
    04:24 – Moving beyond a victim mentality
    05:14 – Why making no decision keeps you stuck
    08:19 – Giving yourself grace and practicing gratitude
    12:13 – Turning fear into an opportunity for growth
    15:37 – Stop comparing yourself to others
    16:52 – How your environment shapes your mindset
    21:17 – Changing your thoughts, beliefs, and identity
    27:57 – Using backwards planning to achieve your goals
    31:37 – The 92-year-old woman who found a new purpose
    38:30 – Daniel's message about owning your thoughts and power

    Connect with Daniel Fielding:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fielding-the-asset-mindset/
    Website: https://www.theassetmindset.com
    Asset Mindset Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Asset-Mindset/Daniel-Fielding/9781668035979
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theassetmindsetpodcast

    CONNECT WITH IAN BOWEN:

    Website: https://watchmemindset.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianrbowen/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianrbowen

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivePersistence-ch8fk


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    41 分
  • What If Not Fitting In Is the Point? With Mike Merkur

    What If Not Fitting In Is the Point? With Mike Merkur
    2026/10/07
    What happens when the way your brain works doesn't fit the way the world expects you to learn, work, or live?Mike Merkur spent years being told, directly and indirectly, that he didn't fit. He was thrown out of class, quit chemical engineering in tears at 17, struggled to find his place, and eventually spent years couch surfing.In this episode, Mike opens up about discovering his ADHD and autism, why traditional learning never worked for him, and how learning with his hands and visually changed the way he understood the world.He also shares the moment he realized he couldn't keep looking backward. From being pushed down by society to finding his own path as a toy inventor and puzzle maker, Mike's story is about finding your unique gifts, accepting that your path may look different, and continuing forward when the conventional path doesn't work for you.In this episode, you’ll discover:1. Why Mike struggled to fit into traditional classrooms and workplaces.2. How ADHD and autism affected the way he learned and interacted with the world.3. Why traditional, text-based learning doesn't work for everyone.4. How kinesthetic and hands-on learning can help people with different learning styles.5. What five years of couch surfing taught Mike about himself and other people.6. Why some people with big ideas never take the first step.7. How overcoming obstacles can create the courage to move forward.8. Why you shouldn't look back when you're trying to build a different future. Key Takeaways:1. Not Everyone Fits the Traditional Mold. Mike's experiences in school and work showed him that conventional systems don't work equally well for everyone.2. Different Brains Can Need Different Ways to Learn. Mike describes himself as someone who needs to learn visually and with his hands.3. Your Path Doesn't Have to Look Normal. Mike spent years couch surfing and exploring instead of following a conventional career path.4. Obstacles Can Change How You Move Forward. Mike talks about people becoming fearless enough to act after being pushed down or overcoming major obstacles.5. Stop Looking Back. Mike uses the story of Lot and his wife to explain why constantly looking backward can keep you frozen in place.6. Find Your Unique Gifts. Mike encourages people to identify the abilities that make their way of thinking different.7. Keep Going After the Knock. As Mike puts it, “Every knock's a boost.”8. Go, Be, Do. Sometimes the first step is simply deciding to move forward rather than waiting for everything to be perfect. Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction 00:12 – Mike's unconventional path: school, engineering, and couch surfing01:32 – Why Mike struggled in school03:40 – ADHD, autism, and learning differently04:27 – The experience of not fitting in15:13 – Losing his father and close friend16:19 – Being labeled “unemployable”17:34 – Seeing the abilities behind different ways of thinking18:57 – “How do you fit into society?”22:14 – The Mike of today vs. 10 years ago22:48 – Five years of couch surfing26:19 – Mike's advice for people who don't fit the mold36:10 – Why people with ideas don't always start37:24 – “Let's just do it and never look back”38:28 – How far you can go when you stop looking back38:44 – “Every knock's a boost” Connect with Mike Merkur:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemerkur/Website: https://mikemerkur.com/World Mini Music: https://www.worldminimusic.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mikemerkur CONNECT WITH IAN BOWEN:Website: https://watchmemindset.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianrbowen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianrbowenYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivePersistence-ch8fk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    44 分
  • The Evidence That Proves You Can Handle It

    The Evidence That Proves You Can Handle It
    2026/09/30

    What if the proof that you can handle what's coming next is already written in your past?

    In this solo cast, Ian Bowen shares a powerful conversation he had with a client facing a life-changing challenge. He breaks down why fear is really just "False Evidence Appearing Real," and why the actual evidence of your life; every struggle you've survived, every obstacle you've overcome, is the blueprint for your next breakthrough.

    He also explains why most people do affirmations wrong, why you can't manifest something your body doesn't believe, and how to use your real track record to build unshakeable resilience before you need it. Essential listening for anyone in the middle of a hard season.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    1. Why fear is "False Evidence Appearing Real" and how it hijacks your decision-making.

    2. How to look at the actual evidence of your life instead of the false evidence in your head.

    3. Why every challenge you've overcome is preparing you for the next one.

    4. The difference between false evidence and real evidence, and why it matters.

    5. Why you can't affirm or manifest something that isn't true for you yet.

    6. How to affirm strength using real evidence from your past.

    7. Why you must build a resilient mindset before you need it.

    8. How to dust off your "blueprint for success" that you've already created.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Fear Is False Evidence. Fear screams loudest when you're facing the unknown. It feels real, but it isn't proof of anything.

    2. Look at the Real Evidence. Your track record of surviving hard things is the most reliable proof that you can survive this one.

    3. Every Struggle Prepares You. All the adversity you've already handled has been building the resilience you need right now.

    4. You Can't Affirm a Lie. Saying "I am a millionaire" when you're not doesn't work. Your body won't resonate with something untrue.

    5. Affirm What You've Proven. "I am strong" works when you can point to the times you were. That's evidence your body believes.

    6. Build Resilience Before You Need It. Don't wait for the crisis. Start stacking evidence now so you're ready when the storm hits.

    7. You Already Have the Blueprint. You've overcome before. The steps you took then are the steps you need now, just dust them off.

    8. Make Life Happen for You. Don't let life happen to you. Remember the steps you took to become a victor, and use them again.

    Timestamps:

    00:11 – A conversation with a client facing a life-changing challenge

    01:02 – The questions we all ask: "How am I going to deal with this?"

    01:56 – Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real

    03:02 – Look at the actual evidence, not the false evidence

    03:29 – Every struggle you've overcome is preparing you for this

    04:37 – It's easier to read the label from outside the jar

    05:00 – Why most people do affirmations wrong

    06:52 – Affirm what you've already proven: "I am strong because I've overcome"

    07:41 – Using your past as evidence for your future

    07:57 – Build a resilient mindset before you need it

    08:19 – Remember the steps you took to become a victor

    08:52 – You already have the blueprint for your success

    09:16 – Closing: stay positive, stay persistent

    CONNECT WITH IAN BOWEN:

    Website: https://watchmemindset.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianrbowen/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianrbowen

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivePersistence-ch8fk


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    10 分
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