Episode 58

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14th Jun 2019

58. Tara Oldridge - Doing Whatever It Takes To Shine

In this episode, Lance and Tara discuss the idea of learning how to find lessons in suffering. This is based on the belief that nothing in life happens to you, instead, everything that is going on in your life right now is happening FOR you.

Tara Oldridge is the visionary behind “Step into Abundance”, a seven-figure business and mindset program created to empower entrepreneurs and propel them towards success. This effective strategy allows people to use their passions and talents to build a sustainable branded business. She is also a vibrant mindset business coach, philanthropist, wife, and mother.


Tara talks about the difference between a scarcity mindset versus abundance mindset in the way that you are either a victim or a victor. She dives into the importance of maintaining responsibility over your life even when things may be difficult.


Tara tells listeners: “Nothing in life happens to you. It only happens for you. everything that's going on in your life right now is happening for you.”

In this episode, you will learn:

  • The harsh reality that suffering is a necessary part of life that you must choose to overcome
  • The difference between scarcity mindset versus abundance mindset
  • The importance of owning and taking responsibility for your life


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Welcome to University of Adversity, a podcast where we explore the human experience of overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth through real-life stories of accomplished individuals. From professional athletes to NY Times bestselling authors, celebrities, spiritual leaders, doctors, scientists, and billionaires, we bring you a diverse range of perspectives on the challenges and triumphs of adversity. Each episode is designed to provide listeners with inspiration, motivation, and practical tools to help them navigate through difficult times. We cover a wide range of topics related to mental health, personal development, self-improvement and resilience building, offering expert insights and actionable advice. Join us as we discover how to overcome adversity, cope with stress, and achieve your goals on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth, highlighting the stories of the everyday heroes among us.

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Lance Essihos

As an experienced veteran with adversity, Lance has faced some of life's most difficult challenges. Grinding his way through the hockey ranks to traveling the world as a bartender. Through his personal battle with drugs and alcohol for well over a decade, the tragic loss of his brother to suicide followed by the great loss of his father to cancer only a year later, Lance realized he had hit rock bottom. In the darkest of days, he made a promise to himself that he would create a new life, one that would make an impact and inspire the masses, leaving the world in a better place than he found it. Lance has made it his mission to facilitate the message of positive change through adversity and encourage people to see the light through the darkness of life's worst moments.