This week's Inside Great Minds guest refuses to go down for the count. When faced with the nightmare of all his kids being rushed to the hospital, the ongoing struggle of COVID, and the infamous Texas “Snowmageddon” event of 2021, Brian Vrana has gotten back up every time with a greater resolve to win each time. Brian is a managing partner with Northwestern Mutual. He has reached the top of the leadership chain at this large, nationwide corporation. But growing up on a farm in Nebraska, his career path was not fully supported by this family. More on that in this episode. College and choosing a desk job was challenge #1. As Brian tells his story from farmer to high ranking manager, you will hear experiences of fortitude and, above all, perseverance to follow his heart and facedown challenges others would tell him he couldn’t overcome. Brian also walks us through success skills that can be applied to any industry. Skills he developed that have helped carve the path to the level of leadership he has risen to in Northwestern Mutual. Even entrepreneurs can benefit from his insight into recruiting and building a business. Some of the great messages you'll be motivated by include: ◾️ The importance of perseverance. ◾️ Never give up on yourself. ◾️ Set BIG goals (that may seem impossible) and work hard to crush them. ◾️ Be adaptable, open-minded, and willing to change. (Whether you’re ready or not!) ◾️ Learn to identify and divide your problems into things you can do yourself, things you can delegate, and things you can drop. ◾️ Put family first. Learn when it’s time to shut down the computer and spend time with your kids. Along the way, you'll hear some crazy stories, too!

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