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Episode Synopsis
On this episode of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, we hear from Ezra Max, a survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Ezra shares his story of resilience, discussing his experience with trauma, how he overcame it, and found purpose in life. He also shares his journey from being an A.D.D kid to becoming an entrepreneur and how mentors helped him along the way. Finally, Ezra shares his thoughts on eternal optimism and how we can all find gratitude in our lives. Join us as we explore Ezra's inspiring story of courage, resilience, and hope!In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 The Eternal Optimist Podcast: Spreading Positivity and Making a Difference00:03:29 Ezra: An Optimistic and Value-Adding Perspective00:06:45 Delving into Ezra's Mindset and Inner Dialogue00:09:13 The Power of Meaningful Connections: Using the "How Are You?" Acronym00:12:26 Revealing Hidden Aspects of Yourself for Deeper Relationships00:14:08 The Power of Prayer: Finding Answers Through Self-Reflection00:17:43 Searching for a Lost Father Amidst the Chaos of 9/1100:20:46 Surviving Adversity Against All Odds00:21:56 Bravery and Self-Sacrifice: Witnessing Heroism in Recovery Efforts00:24:36 The Last Firefighter Standing: Reflecting on Survival and Resilience00:27:36 Embracing Opportunities and Missions in Unprecedented Times00:31:50 Learning Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for First Responders00:33:16 One Year Later: Remembering Lost Loved Ones and Mentors00:36:40 Navigating Uncertainty and Change: Drawing on Past Experiences00:38:41 Faith and Friendship: Finding Good in Everything the Almighty Does00:44:22 The Power of Mentorship: Reflecting on Early Influences00:46:16 The Struggle of a 7.5-Year Commitment: Too Much Depth?00:48:58 Holding Space for Respectful Compassion and Empathy00:51:54 Living with Pain and Suffering: Providing Options to Overcome Internal Struggles00:56:58 The Messy Middle: Taking Action Steps Towards Success00:58:30 Adapting to New Possibilities: Learning from X-Men01:03:58 The Sly and Creative Fox: Finding Solutions in Unexpected PlacesLinks And Resources:Ezra Max's WebsiteEzra Max on LinkedInConnecting with Ezra MaxBe Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional TransformationThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:Buy Book on Amazon!!
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