684. Living Out Your Best Life through Forgiveness with Derek Stone

After working to support his family as a struggling artist, Derek Stone chose to reevaluate his life and his way of thinking, and in three short years grew a small one-man show into a million-dollar company. This amazing transformation came about through a decision to forgive his father. Derek left the path of blame and began traveling down a path of forgiveness which led him to start living his best life. He is now on a mission to help empower others to make the same transformation by helping them take charge of their own lives.   [00:01 - 08:30] Opening Segment Introducing Derek to the show Background and career Derek’s book, “Why Should I Forgive?” The Seven Decisions by Andy Andrews   [08:31 - 11:34] Staying On Top There is no shortcut to getting rich Taking responsibility for your life Humans will not change unless they’re challenged Sometimes adversity is necessary for change to happen   [11:35 - 29:39] Why Should I Forgive? The book comes from a place of discontent and anger Step 1: Wanting to have a better life Step 2: Going with your gut Step 3: Open heart surgery Making an informed decision Taking responsibility for your own life Step 3: Surrendering the outcome Step 4: Gratitude   [29:40 - 30:40] Closing Segment See the links below to connect with Derek Final words Quotes:   “When you take responsibility for your life, your life no longer becomes an excuse. It becomes a statement.” - Derek Stone   “Humans will not change unless they’re challenged.” - Derek Stone   “You can’t love other people without loving yourself. And when you forgive yourself, it allows you to forgive others as well.” - Derek Stone   Connect with Derek by visiting www.DerekStone.Online and www.StonesRepairandRemodel.com.