Takeaways
- Growing up in a military family and moving frequently can teach adaptability and resilience.
- Bullying experiences can shape a person's character and drive them to protect others.
- Practice is key to success in sales and any other endeavor.
- Continuous improvement and personal development are essential for long-term success.
- Having a positive mindset and being an eternal optimist can lead to a fulfilling and successful life. Practicing silence and meditation can help cultivate optimism and provide peace of mind.
- Reading affirmations daily can reinforce positive beliefs and behaviors.
- Continuous learning and self-awareness are essential for personal growth and development.
- Clearing the air and resolving conflicts can lead to stronger relationships and personal growth.
- Being an eternal optimist means seeing the good in challenging situations and striving to leave the world better than you found it.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:01 Adolescent Years and Growing Up
05:04 Facing Challenges and Overcoming Bullying
07:37 Lessons from Moving Frequently
12:40 Blazing Your Own Trail: From Cutco to Coaching
23:23 From Bullied Kid to Eternal Optimist
26:16 Clearing the Air and Resolving Conflicts
29:26 Lessons in Sales, Leadership, and Personal Development
36:27 The Power of Eternal Optimism
40:09 Cultivating Optimism: Tips from Matt Drinkhahn
42:31 Continuous Learning and Self-Awareness
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Dad, Husband, Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, & Eternal Optimist
Matt’s career has been highlighted by his passion for his customers and people. His career sales totals exceed $135 Million. He’s coached and given talks within organizations such as Equitable, Vector Marketing, Red Hat, CoreNet, EO (Entrepreneur’s Organization), Oracle, Bank of America, Tarkett, Rheem, Google, and Front Row Dads. He has grown his reputation on the platforms of integrity for doing the right thing the right way and his highly energetic and enthusiastic personality. Matt lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife Julie and their 3 young daughters where he enjoys being a scratch golfer, avid sports fan, real estate investor, and a VERY active family man 😊.
One of the recent defining moments in Matt’s career came as a result of a freak zipline accident in 2015. As he was speeding down a zipline, the attachment to the line broke and sent him falling to the ground where he crash-landed directly on his spine. Over the next 9 months his physical health deteriorated to the point where he ultimately wasn’t able to walk anymore and was in constant excruciating pain. Using his strategy of “let your adversities guide your growth”, he turned this great challenge into a great teacher and coached and spoke to teams and companies as he was literally lying flat on his back in his home office. Ultimately 2016 was his best year in business up to that date and Matt credits the support of his family and the preparation of his mindset through “eternal optimism” for his success. Listen to The Eternal Optimist Podcast on all major podcast platforms!
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