EP: 12 - John Sayers is HOME - Making our World "Slightly Better."

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John Claudius Sayers IV takes us on a journey all over the country.   John was blessed to have moved every two years of his young life.   He didn't realize it at the time but he was "getting comfortable being uncomfortable."  This challenge was John's greatest gift to himself because it shaped the way he viewed the world, more importantly, how he saw people.   In this episode John will guide us to a better understanding of one of his heroes - Aaron Johnson; one very difficult experience (one of John's daughters was sexually assaulted); and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

John is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Superior Foods (Aptos/Watsonville area).  He is married to a beautiful and talented wife (Cristina), has two amazing daughters (Addison and Harlow) and an up and coming son (has his dad's basketball abilities), Keone.

John knows what it feels like to be an outsider and so the people in John's life, get to feel his love, humor, dedication, and heartfelt smile each and every day.  When asked, what he hopes to leave behind, John simply stated, he hoped that people would say, "John made the world slightly better."  John, without a doubt, you have made this world and my life, a whole lot better and I am blessed to call you friend and brother. 

Key Takeaways from John on the impact of Aaron Johnson on his life (You have to listen to the letter John wrote to Aaron before he died - deep and powerful):
Commitment
Teamwork
Community

Impact of Going Through Sexual Assault:
Take care of those closest to us
Using resources to help heal (www.rainn.org) (800) 656-HOPE
Working together as a team (John had one role and his wife had another in supporting their daughter)
REALLY sit down and listen to your children and don't be afraid to ask the difficult questions and always listen without judgment

LTF - Light the Fuse:
John suggests the following:
Ask for help if you are having difficulty
Take action (positive) to get some endorphins released in your body to get you in a positive space.  John likes to walk, ride a bike, and do work around the house.
Get organized - John loves to go to bed early and get up even earlier.  John knows he is very productive in the morning and suggests having a plan on paper and then getting it done!

You don't want to miss this episode of Life's Essential Ingredients - get some tissue, get some popcorn, and take out a notebook because John Sayers is making us all - slightly better!