Description

Melanie shares her journey of personal growth and self-discovery, from stepping into her purpose to developing discipline and overcoming obstacles. She emphasizes the importance of taking action and being intentional in order to make a real change. Melanie also discusses the impact of her grandparents on her life and the values they instilled in her. She highlights the significance of knowing one's identity and understanding their God-given purpose. Melanie Ake shares her journey of finding purpose and identity, emphasizing the importance of knowing oneself before seeking purpose. She highlights that everyone has value, but not everyone is worth their wages. Those who take the extra initiative to find and develop their skills become challengers who attack challenges and create change. Melanie's perspective on life changed when she embraced her identity as a challenger, and she now takes action and shows up in various community initiatives. She believes in the power of building community and lifting others up, which led to the launch of Everyday Business Leaders. Melanie reflects on the impact her father had on her life, cherishing the quality time they spent together and the lessons she learned from him. She encourages others to be confident in who they are and to find mentors who can pour into them. Melanie's adventurous spirit is reflected in her sailing experiences, where she learns the importance of preparation and problem-solving. She emphasizes the need to focus on being rather than doing and encourages her younger self to be true to herself and seek mentorship.

Takeaways

• Taking action and being intentional is key to personal growth and making a real change.
• Knowing one's identity and understanding their God-given purpose is crucial for living a fulfilling life.
• The influence of grandparents can have a profound impact on shaping one's values and beliefs.
• Developing discipline is essential for achieving goals and sustaining growth.
• Overcoming obstacles and challenges can lead to personal growth and greater confidence. Before seeking purpose, it is important to know oneself and understand one's value and skills.
• Challengers are those who take the extra initiative to develop their skills and become agents of change.
• Building community and lifting others up can have a significant impact on individuals and society.
• Quality time and lessons from loved ones can shape one's character and values.
• Being prepared and having problem-solving skills are essential in navigating through challenges.
• Focusing on being true to oneself and seeking mentorship can lead to personal and professional growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:25 Stepping into Purpose and Taking Action
09:31 The Influence of Grandparents and Shaping Values
12:22 Developing Discipline for Growth and Success
30:10 Finding Purpose and Knowing Oneself
31:32 Becoming a Challenger and Changing Perspectives
33:02 Taking Action and Building Community
34:56 Lessons from Loved Ones and Cherishing Quality Time
36:25 Stepping Back and Moving Forward in Growth
43:23 The Impact of a Challenging Father
50:18 Sailing, Preparation, and Problem-Solving
56:25 Being True to Oneself and Seeking Mentorship

Connect with Melahni Ake:

Everydayleaders.com

Everyday Leaders Facebook Page

Everyday Leaders Instagram Page