- How Ben went from being a shy and bullied child to a successful marketing firm owner and podcaster
- How he overcomes his struggles with small talk and finds a way to reveal his true self
- Why it’s important to give permission to people to share their own stories (and how to not project your own stories on to others)
- Spinning too many plates, impressing others, burnout and confusion
- The mirror rest as a wake-up call to take action
- How to move forward imperfectly and learn from your mistakes
- Why Ben’s hard story has played such a large role in his obsession with connection
- The pay-off of prioritizing passion projects over ROI-driven strategies
- Why Ben prioritizes self-education and mentorship over expensive courses, and how he is is open to challenging his worldview
- Why traditional mentorship roles may not be the only way to learn from others
- Why authenticity doesn’t mean perfection or goodness, and how to use misalignment as a catalyst for growth
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STORYHOUSE is a production of Storyhouse Fifteen, a strategic storytelling studio that helps small business owners and do-good organizations find their tiny stories and amplify their impact. Find Lindsay and get more storytelling resources at storyhousefifteen.com or connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn.