Erik Salzenstein went from drug dealer, addict and convicted felon to full time speaker and coach because with one small, yet difficult, choice - "change my mindset". Erik’s journey is something incredibly special and signifies in such a powerful way the process and the possibility of change, the essence of living a life EVER FORWARD!   He struggled and battled with drug addiction, anxiety and greed. His life spiraled out of control and he found himself in a courtroom facing some serious time. Erik was sentenced to 4 years in prison and made a decision to do whatever it was going to take to transform his life. He spent his time relentlessly pursuing and studying personal development. He spent his time, day and night changing, tweaking and re-wiring himself to match the future self he wanted to create.    Connect w/ Erik @salzenstein Connect w/ Chase @chase_chewning   Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, THANK YOU!  Save 20% on Comrad whether you're sitting all day in the office, catching a flight, or heading into a killer workout, Comrad Companion socks are the ultimate sock for everyday, athletic wear, and special occasions https://www.comradsocks.com/everforward    Episode resources: The 2020 EF Coach Mentorship is coming! Apply to join by clicking here or email Chase directly at chase@everforwardcoach.com with the subject line "2020 EF Mentorship" Join the EF Nation private Facebook group! Connect and engage with other listeners, expand upon this episode and more at https://www.facebook.com/everforwardradio Watch full-length interviews at https://www.youtube.com/chasechewning Learn more about starting your own podcast in Chase's free "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Podcasting" at OperationPodcast.com   For any other questions about how to live a life EVER FORWARD through our coaching, podcasting consulting and production services, podcast guest requests or to have Chase as a guest on your show please email him directly at chase@everforwardradio.com.