The Gift of Pain: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Strength with Tony Kitchens

Unshakable Habits

English - July 07, 2023 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Episode Summary

In this episode of Unshakable Habits, you'll hear from Tony Kitchens, author of the Gift of Pain.

Tony shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges and finding hope in the tough times that followed the closure of his business.

You'll discover the moment Tony felt a weight lifted off his shoulders and how he realized he wasn't alone in his struggles.

Tony also shares with you his insights on why men often hesitate to open up about their challenges and how it affects their mental health.

He challenges society's expectations that men should always project strength and explores the transformative power of vulnerability and seeking help.

This episode will inspire you to embrace your own struggles, seek support, and find strength in your journey.

So, sit back and get ready for some heartfelt and empowering insights on Unshakable Habits!

Key TopicsThe Challenges of Closing a Business Finding Direction Without a BackupNavigating Self-Blame and Finding HopeChallenging the notion that men have to pretend to be strongImportance of being open and honest about one's struggles Importance of keeping commitments and promises to loved ones (including yourself)The value and insights that come from dealing with challenges.
Quotes We Loved"What I know is that when you imagine the worst, whatever that is, it's tough as you believe it will be. It probably will be... But the thing that you've already gone through in life have prepared you along the way, and it's been an incremental set of lessons for you... You're so much wiser than you were when you're twenty years old." - Tony Kitchens"The blessing is looking back is I don't think I would have continued to have a healthier lifestyle if I would have had the business. I physically think I probably would have just died on the job, because I've known 2 or 3 people that have done that." — Tony Kitchens "The saying that I tell myself all the time is this too shall pass. Good times will pass and bad times will pass. It's what we do in that meantime when we're going through it, that's going to determine where we stand when it's over." - Tony Kitchens"If we are too strong as men, and we are too prideful, and we don't want to be vulnerable and openly talk to at least the right people about what we're experiencing will never get help." - Tony Kitchens
Guest Bio

Tony Kitchens is a speaker, author and entrepreneur who has experienced highs and lows in both his personal life and his business. He believes that everyone can change their perspective on fear, pain and current circumstances and use them as fuel to create an amazing life. Tony is the author of a book entitled “The Gift of Pain”.

Links & Resources

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The Gift of Pain (Paperback)

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