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Building Resilience and Discipline in the Classroom of Adversity with Edwin Arroyave

Author
Matthew Wireman
Published
Wed 10 Sep 2025
Episode Link
http://www.matthewwireman.com

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[0:00:01] Introduction & Setting the Stage 
- Host Matt Wireman introduces the episode and guest, Edwin Arroyave. 
- Overview of Edwin’s background: entrepreneur, faith-driven leader, and his journey of resilience.

[0:02:00] The Power of Words and Faith 
- Edwin shares the influence of his mother and the importance of positive confession. 
- Discussion on faith vs. fear and focusing on what you can control.

[0:06:00] Early Life & Overcoming Adversity 
- Edwin’s childhood in Colombia and moving to the US. 
- Taking responsibility for his family at age 15 after his father went to jail. 
- Working at a call center despite being shy and timid.

[0:12:00] Dreaming Big & Building Confidence 
- Visualizing success from a young age. 
- The importance of hope, faith, and believing in yourself. 
- How small wins build self-worth and identity.

[0:18:00] Career Growth & Taking Risks 
- Becoming the youngest manager at his company. 
- The role of mentorship and stepping out of comfort zones. 
- Transitioning to entrepreneurship and achieving new milestones.

[0:25:00] Discipline, Habits, and Resilience 
- How discipline and good habits carry you through tough times. 
- The connection between discipline, happiness, and long-term success. 
- Building resiliency and the importance of getting back up after failure.

[0:32:00] Integrity, Self-Worth, and Personal Growth 
- Keeping promises to yourself and its impact on confidence. 
- Aligning your subconscious and conscious mind for success. 
- The importance of integrity in all areas of life.

[0:38:00] Faith, Generosity, and Overcoming Personal Struggles 
- Edwin’s journey with tithing and giving out of scarcity. 
- How faith and generosity led to personal breakthroughs.

[0:44:00] Purpose, Challenges, and Creating a Fulfilling Life 
- The necessity of having a purpose and embracing challenges. 
- How solving problems leads to growth and fulfillment. 
- The cycle of purpose, challenge, and restricted freedom.

[0:50:00] Bringing Others Along & Paying It Forward 
- The importance of mentorship and helping others succeed. 
- Edwin’s story of being given a chance and now providing opportunities for others.

[0:55:00] Final Reflections & Closing Prayer
- Edwin shares final thoughts on discipline, happiness, and purpose. 
- Closes the episode with a prayer of gratitude.


Thank you for listening! If you want to find out more about Matt and how you can get coached toward your better self, visit www.matthewwireman.com and check out his LinkedIn and Instagram accounts @matt.wireman. 

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