Paul’s Take #18: Embracing Adversity: Choosing Intention and Purpose to Create an Extraordinary Life

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Episode 18 Recap


Paul’s Take #18: Embracing Adversity: Choosing Intention and Purpose to Create an Extraordinary Life


Join Paul in this engaging episode as he reflects on his recent chat with Scott McGregor, the driving force behind the Outlier Project. Together, they delve into the art of living an extraordinary life, finding silver linings in adversity, and the transformative magic of intentional living. Paul encourages listeners to carve out their own path to greatness, inspired by Scott's profound insights and infectious passion.

Key Takeaways:

  • Get inspired by Scott's journey and his mission to transcend the ordinary.
  • Learn how facing challenges head-on can be a catalyst for personal growth and resilience.
  • Discover the importance of living each day with purpose and intention.
  • Understand that what makes life extraordinary is different for everyone and requires courage to pursue.
  • Take small steps every day towards your dreams, embracing each opportunity for greatness along the way.

In This Episode:

  • [01:21] The storm of adversity
  • [02:33] Defining and pursuing an extraordinary life.
  • [04:01] No need for adversity to awaken urgency for extraordinary life

Notable Quotes

  • [01:21] “Adversity can be a gift; it's what builds our resilience muscle.” -Paul

  • [02:34] "That is a choice on how we want to step forward into every day to live and earn an extraordinary life." -Paul

  • [04:01] "Anybody can be ordinary, but it's the rare few like us that can choose to be extraordinary."– Paul

Resources and Links

Paul Epstein