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From Playing Small to Owning the Message
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As I wrap up Rich Schefren’s Zenith Mind OS course, I’ve been reflecting on one of the biggest shifts I’ve ever made, not just in my business, but in how I show up in life. For most of my career, I was operating from a hidden belief: “I’ll stay safe if I don’t take up too much space.” That belief shaped everything: - I over-prepared instead of taking action - I learned instead of led - I polished my message instead of speaking But something changed. Through the Zenith Mind OS process, I built a new internal operating system. One that aligns with the man I’ve become, not the identity I was protecting. “My voice is not just welcome, it’s required.” And with that came something even deeper: I stopped trying to be useful and started being honest with myself. Honesty doesn’t mean dumping your story. It means saying what actually matters before you’re 100% ready. It means owning the grief, the doubt, the rage, and the hope that comes with reinventing your life at 55. It means telling the truth that you’re not done. That you still have more to give. That you’re not here to fade quietly. You’re here to leave a mark. Here’s what shifted for me: - I moved from fear to contribution - From collecting tactics to transmitting truth - From hiding my wisdom to building systems that help other men rise If you’re in that space between what was and what’s next... If you know there’s something bigger waiting to come through you. I can’t recommend this experience enough. Rich’s next round of Zenith Mind OS is coming soon. Get on his list at www.strategicprofits.com You don’t need more strategies. You need your own inner architecture, one that lets your truth lead. This isn’t just the next chapter. It’s the real one. Ted |
Ted Prodromou
Join 60,000+ seasoned professionals who are done with the corporate world. Epic Encore is an almost daily newsletter with inspirational stories from leading experts. Your Epic Encore is about turning your lifetime experiences into the cornerstone of the rest of your life. It represents your audacious leap into entrepreneurship, fueled by the wisdom and tenacity you've garnered in your successful career. This isn't about playing catch-up in business and building a 7-figure business. It's about forging a unique path, using your distinct perspective, seasoned judgment, and invaluable insights that can only come from years of life experience.
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