Overcoming Adversity w Jason Freeman, Speaker, Coach, And Soon-To-Be Author

YIELD Mastermind Talks

Today we have the pleasure of hearing from someone who has overcome major adversity in his life. He not only has dealt with this adversity since birth, but continues to have it challenge him on a daily basis. We all have a TON to learn from Mr. Jason Freeman. Enjoy! At birth, Jason created a bit of a ruckus and lost oxygen in the process. As he grew, he developed a one-of-a-kind accent commonly called a speech impediment. Also as a kid, he had substantial coordination difficulties. For instance, in seventh grade, he actually threw a shot put backwards during a track meet! Jason spent much of his life strongly disliking not being “normal.” At least he accomplished a good deal while feeling badly about himself, although, he wouldn’t recommend this type of motivation. He graduated college with a double major in English and Social Work. He earned a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry. And, for ten years, he worked for an organization that served people with developmental disabilities. This was an extremely rewarding job. On a daily basis, he was seeing the best in other people. Unfortunately, he was still often seeing the worst in himself. What he discovered from this extensive research project in self-loathing is that constant self-criticism is draining and destructive. About seven years ago, desperate for a change, he went to a yoga class and then another and another and then lots more. He began to fall in love with his body and his voice. This love was definitely not love at first sight. Jason resides and San Diego and is a public speaker and a Bravery Coach, coaching his clients to express themselves with confidence, clarity and ease. www.JasonWFreeman.com Today's episode is brought to you by Rocket Fuel 101. Want to propel your life, relationships, business, and more to the highest level? Are you looking for a framework to help you achieve success? Are you a young leader struggling to find the right method for you with the information overload in our society? Look no more. Rocket Fuel 101 from YIELD Mastermind provides you with a Six-Step framework to help you find your passions, change your outlook, make your dreams a reality and much more! Enter promo code "podcast" at the check out and receive 25% off your entire purchase at: www.TheRocketFuel101Book.com www.YieldMastermind.com/Podcast