EP 332: The God Version of You: How Carlton Young Helps Others Find Purpose

30/09/2025 11 min
EP 332: The God Version of You: How Carlton Young Helps Others Find Purpose

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What makes Carlton Young with 8020 Nation a good neighbor?Have you ever wondered how a life-threatening experience could completely transform someone's purpose? Carlton Young's powerful journey from surviving a point-blank shooting at age 25 to becoming a sought-after leadership coach exemplifies how tragedy can spark profound metamorphosis.On this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, Carlton opens up about his path from Birmingham's inner city to founding 8020 Nation, where he now dedicates his life to helping others discover their "inner genius." What makes Carlton's approach unique is his focus on helping people become not just better versions of themselves, but what he calls "the God version" of themselves – tapping into purpose that transcends personal ambition.Carlton tackles the most common myth he encounters: "I'm not ready, qualified, or good enough." Drawing from his military leadership experience that began at just 21 years old, he shares a refreshingly authentic perspective on what makes great leaders – they model the way rather than simply dictating it. "No one buys into a leader that just says do," Carlton explains, emphasizing that true leadership means showing others the vision and helping them see their crucial role within it.Beyond his work with 8020 Nation, Carlton hosts The Genesis Podcast: The Renaissance of Manhood, focused specifically on helping men develop self-leadership skills. He balances his mission with personal passions for fitness, which he describes as "almost like therapy," and travel, particularly a transformative trip to Greece that left stamps in both his passport and his perspective.To learn more about 8020 Nation go to: 🌐 www.carlton-young.com8020 Nation 📞 +1 (657) 342-2683

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