We all deal with some kind of adversity in life, but only we have the power to decide if we’ll let those challenges define us.    How can we stop getting caught up on the challenges we face and mistakes we make, so we can get started on how to move past them? Is it ever worthwhile trying to avoid failures altogether, or are they merely an inevitable part of life?   In this episode, Southern California Area Director at Sharp Retention and author of The Power Of Change, Eric Gilbert shares how to fail forward and stay motivated, no matter what life throws our way.    Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode    1 way to ease overwhelm when going through a tough time How can we possibly expect to move beyond a challenge when doing so feels like such a mammoth task?    The importance of setting achievable goals Where do we draw the line between lofty ambitions that keep us motivated, and unattainable goals that simply set us up for failure?    How to stay consistent, no matter what How can we stop putting our dreams on hold and just get started?    Guest Bio   Eric Gillman is the Southern California Area Director for Sharp Retention and author of The Power to Change: Creating The Life You Want Through Healthy Choices. A former obese, troubled teenager, Eric is passionate about helping others turn their lives around using the simple techniques he’s used in his own journey. Eric also loves giving back, and in March 2022, he plans to ride his bike from Miami to San Diego to raise funds for the Angel Wings Medical Clinic in Haiti.  To find out more, go to: http://www.ericgillman.com/  https://www.sharpretention.com/  https://www.amazon.com/Power-Change-Creating-Through-Healthy/dp/1523476206https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gillman-1a10b730/  https://www.instagram.com/ericridesforhope/  You can also email him at eric@sharpretention.com Or call him directly on 858-255-1142