In this episode, I am joined by Tom Hegna is a successful author, speaker, and business owner. He has had many struggles throughout his life, but has always been resilient and kept moving forward. In 2020, when COVID-19 hit, he was prepared because he had already shifted his business to the cloud. He was able to take advantage of the situation and had his best year ever. In this episode, you will learn the following:
"The first time it happens, you kind of get your heart broken and then the second time it happens, it kind of scars you a little bit. And by the third and the fourth time that things happen, you're kind of used to it. And it's like that old Japanese proverb, 'Getting knocked down seven times, stand up eight.' And that's the whole deal. You gotta stand up." - Tom Hegna
Episode Timestamps:
[00:00:52] - Introducing today’s guest, Tom Hegna
[00:03:54] - Tom’s start, struggle, current point and where he is headed
[00:05:56] - Tom’s books, Paychecks and Playchecks, Retiring Income Masters, Don’t Worry Retire Happy
[00:07:56] - Tom’s struggles in his life - his experience in the military, 15 years in the insurance industry
[00:12:26] - People who take action and move forward get rewarded
[00:13:39] - Tom advises people to be more resilient in the face of constant change
[00:15:39] - Consistency and persistency are the biggest things that determine the trajectory of your life
[00:19:20] - Tom advises his listeners to get out of their comfort zone and stretch themselves