Persistence U with Lizbeth
An award-winning author turned Lifetime TV movie subject, host Lizbeth Meredith works to tame trauma and increase resilience leveraging the power of persistence.Created for and by survivors and strivers, Persistence U podcast with Lizbeth hosts guests willing to share from the heart to both inform and inspire. Whether they've published a first book after 70, or slowly re-entered life after a crushing setback, they'll tell who and what helped. Because big goals and obstacles are no match when you have a good community.
Persistence U with Lizbeth
Pivoting with Purpose: Donn King's Journey of Writing, Family, and Embracing Constant Change
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Lizbeth Meredith
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Season 4
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Episode 163
Donn King has worn many hats. Methodist pastor. Associate professor. Author. Professional speaker. Communications coach. Confidence Connector.But his role as a husband and father take precedent. Prioritizing the care of both his disabled daughter and his wife, also partly disabled, could have brought his professional world to an end. Instead, he found a way to arrange his work world in a way that greenlights self-care and honors his loved ones.Connect with Donn at donnellking.com. and on Substack at the Confidencecultivator.Adaptability is Key: Donn shares how he shifted his focus from what he can no longer do to what he can do. This mental pivot not only helped him find new ways to contribute and stay active but also improved his overall well-being. Instead of lamenting the loss of his ability to hike the Smoky Mountains, he found joy and purpose in writing and other creative pursuits.Embracing Your True Self: Donn emphasizes the importance of aligning your actions with your core identity. For him, writing was more than just a profession; it was a crucial part of who he is. When he stopped writing, he faced significant emotional and mental health challenges. Returning to writing reignited his passion and improved his mental health, illustrating how crucial it is to stay true to oneself.Constant Reassessment: Life's unpredictability requires us to constantly reassess our goals and priorities. Donn talks about the importance of being flexible and willing to pivot when circumstances change. His decision to focus on writing and independent publishing over professional speaking was driven by the need to accommodate his family's needs and his own health. This reassessment allowed him to continue pursuing his passions in a way that was practical and fulfilling.
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Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold!
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