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Listen "The Beginning of Greatness with Devon Harris"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, Bill talks with a good friend, three-time Olympian, Speaker, and Author, Devon Harris, about how and where he started, setting big goals, and developing the right mindset. Devon also shares how he accomplished goal after goal and still pushes for his dream to inspire others to reach for theirs by speaking about his life and journey on stage. Born on Christmas Day, 1964, Devon Harris was raised in the violent ghetto environment of Olympic Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica. The greatest gift he ever received was the belief that a positive attitude and a never say die philosophy would carry him farther than a sense of injustice and a heart filled with anger. Devon Harris graduated from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England and received a Queen’s Commission in December 1985, and served in the Jamaica Defense Force officer corps until December 1992 when he retired as a Captain. Encouraged by his commanding officer, Devon tried out for and was selected to the first Jamaican bobsled team. The team competed in the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada, and their exploits inspired the Disney blockbuster movie Cool Runnings. The Keep On Pushing Foundation, which he founded in 2006, aims to support and enhance the education of kids in disadvantaged communities by providing practical solutions to the challenges that are preventing them from getting educated. Through the Keep On Pushing Foundation, Devon also works with Right to Play as an athlete ambassador. He supports Right to Play’s efforts in using sport and play in refugee camps around the world to enhance child development and build community capacity. Connect with Devon at: Website: https://www.devonharris.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerdevonharris/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/keeppushing IG: https://www.instagram.com/Keeponpushing88/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Keeponpushing88 His e-books: https://www.devonharris.com/e-books/ His free e-course: https://www.devonharris.com/courses/goals-made-easy/ Grab a copy: https://www.devonharris.com/goal-setting/ Show notes: [1:14] How Devon got focused on his life and accomplished so much [3:22] Developing mindset resilience [5:20] Rising up to the occasion and becoming an athlete [7:50] Importance of setting audacious goals [11:24] Where to find Devon [12:05] Outro Connect with Bill Bloom Web: https://www.bloomfinancialco.com/ https://bloomfinancialco.kartra.com/page/bNJ87 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/retireasyoudesirepodcast Securities and investment advisory services offered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. (WFS) member FINRA/SIPC. WFS. is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of WFS. Views expressed in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for specific professional financial, tax or legal advice or recommendations for any individuals. Information is based on sources believed to be reliable; however, their accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.
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