The Right Words to Think and Say to Build Your Willpower with Derrick Boles

Our Achiever of the Day is Derrick Boles, a sought-after motivational speaker, author, business owner, and philanthropist. He once rode across the country on a standard bike for an amazing cause. Derrick joins us in this episode to talk about the traits that separate successful people from average ones, including discipline, mindset, and willpower. When it comes to willpower, though, it is more complex than simply forcing yourself to do something. What is it? 

Let’s listen to Derrick and find the right words to think and say to build your willpower! 

[00:01 - 04:06] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Derrick Boles
• How he turned into a leadership coach 
• • Why most people never realized their potential 

[04:07 - 14:25] Communicate At A High Level

• Your childhood influences how you respond to challenges 
• • Derrick explains 
• How Derrick overcame his own challenges 
• • When he suffered stroke twice
• Don’t take your health for granted 

[14:26 - 27:23] Build Your Willpower 

• Listen to Derrick on how to build your willpower
• Why being alone is great to build your focus 
• • Derrick explains 
• Find a coach who can bring value to you 
• • Derrick tells us why 

[27:24 - 39:31] Be A Better Version of Yourself 

• Derrick talks about discipline and why you should understand it better
• Don’t lose your dreams by following these tips from Derrick
• The more uncomfortable you are now, the better you will be in the future
• • Listen to our exchange

[39:32 - 45:18] Closing Segment 

• Channel anger to yourself the right way 
• • Listen to Derrick
• Connect with Derrick. Links below
• Final thoughts  

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can never take your health for granted because if you lose your health, you have nothing.” - Derrick Boles

“When you think about your potential, you have to see yourself before it happens.” - Derrick Boles

Resources Mentioned:

• Les Brown
• Derrick’s book: The Courage to Lead

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