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We all have somewhere we want to end up in life, but often, the path isn’t easy. The difference between those who make it and those who don’t are the people who pick themselves back up time and time again.

A company builder, best-selling author, and business + executive coach, Scott Abbott shares the story of how he “got his s**t together” after moving across the country to Los Angeles.

Scott paints a picture of how he took control of his life and climbed up from rock bottom. He details how he went from the lowest point in his life to building companies through perseverance and a little bit of luck.

Throughout this episode, you’ll learn how the phrase “Get your s**t together” shifted Scott’s perspective on life. You’ll also learn how to make changes in your everyday life by taking the initiative in making your goals a reality and how to swallow your pride and accept help in the face of adversity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The ABC pillars of success: architect, builder, and custodian
How to pick yourself up from rock bottom
The true power of a “thank you”

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October 10th is World Mental Health Day.

World Mental Health Day is an international day used to raise awareness, advocate, and educate about the social stigma. It is important to advance your understanding and encourage action during this day, to help those around you understand what they can do protect one's mental health.

Here are some things you can do:
- Educate yourself and others on Mental Illness warning signs and symptoms
- Practice Kindness and Compassion
- Taking time for your wellbeing
- Text a friend/Call a loved one
- Practice meditation

Another thing you can do, that we at ProAct Indy implement monthly, is taking a mental health day! It is imperative that you take time for yourself, and use that time for whatever you may be needing at that time.

If you or a loved one need help in a mental health crisis or distress, call or text 988 to talk with a trained crisis counselor.

We have successfully launched our youth programs for this year, and today, while at Victory College Prep, one of our teammates facilitated our 'Start the Right Way' exercise with 5th Graders, our first time doing so with that young of an age group after standardizing our curriculum this year.

And wow! These kids get it! An incredible discussion followed that created a space for vulnerability, mindfulness, and connection among our students that had our team walking away inspired by our young leaders.

Start the Right Way is one of the Outward Mindset tools from our friends at The Arbinger Institute which is very helpful whenever you, individually or as part of a team, are faced with a situation where it would be easy to become inward—when you are about to write
an email about a thorny situation, for example, or when you are about to start a potentially contentious meeting, or when you are about to begin a challenging project. Or maybe you are about to place a phone call to someone you find difficult.

If you remember to do the following before you begin doing any of these or other potentially challenging things, you will find that they will go better.