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Bearded Wisdom with Les McDaniel
Who Says You Can't?
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Who Says You Can't?

Would you risk abandoning your true self just to be accepted by others? How much of your true desires and beliefs are you willing to give up just to fit the perfect mold of who "society" wants you to be?

In today's episode, Les breaks down what it means to be a leader and a follower. This episode is perfect for people unsure of how to live a bold and uncompromising life, free of external influence. 

As the year comes to a close, ask yourself, are you living true to yourself or blindly following the people in front of you just because they're ahead? Use your answers to plan for 2023 and create a future you would be proud of.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

00:00 Introduction

01:05 The caterpillar pothead experiment 

03:37 Mental Emotional and Spiritual States (MESS)

05:04 Looking at the flower pot of our lives

07:25 When your entire existence is based on "towing the line"

09:27 There is no such thing as cultural norms

11:03 Is it really a bad thing to be a follower?

12:10 How to become a true liberated leader

12:45 Who says you can't?

15:08 Prohibitions are actually a good thing

16:55 What's keeping you from living the life of your dreams?

19:33 Parting thoughts 

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Bearded Wisdom with Les McDaniel
Bearded Wisdom is the podcast for leaders and entrepreneurs who want to get unstuck. You’ll learn proven self-awareness techniques and get the tools and mindset needed to level up your life at home and at work. Listen every weekday for relevant lessons and timeless strategies from a guy who will shoot it straight with you.
After spending years learning from some of the greatest spiritual teachers in the world, Les McDaniel is bringing those teachings into easy-to-understand lessons that are relevant to the challenges you’re facing today. If you’re looking to live a more meaningful life — while also enjoying as much of it as possible - hit the follow button and join the ‘Bearded Wisdom’ community so that we can all inspire others to become liberated and re-claim the power of their story!