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John Panigas has led award winning companies with revenues in excess of $100 million; while struggling with crippling depression. His book: Crazy, Who Me? chronicles his life and journey overcoming depression.

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Resources

EOF Value Bombs – Download John’s workshop PDF: R.E.S.T.O.R.E. Understanding and Overcoming Depression.

JohnPanigas.com – Visit John’s website to learn more.

3 Value Bombs

1) The most impactful cause of depression is environment.

2) Gratitude is EVERYTHING.

3) Focus on what’s good in your life.

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Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Overcoming the ‘Beast’ of Depression as an Entrepreneurial Leader with John Panigas

[01:17] – John shares something interesting about himself most people don’t know.

• John wanted to be a pilot when he was young, and he still wants to pursue this dream.

[03:10] – Give us a quick summary of your entrepreneurial successes.

• John and his brother took over their family business about 35 years ago. After 20 years he left and decided to become a consultant for family and small businesses.
• When he got into the depths of his depression, his therapist advised him to write how he felt. He knew that he had a message and he wanted to share it. That’s why he wrote his book Crazy, Who Me?

[06:07] – Leaders deal with depression, too. Talk about the causes, as well as the effects, depression has on leaders.

• The most impactful cause of depression is environment.

[09:13] – Give us an example so we can identify whether we’re suffering from depression.

• People who tend to be really, really quiet, or people who are always tired, or people who are behaving differently
• 27% of entrepreneurs are dealing with depression.
• Sometimes, the most effective friend, colleague, or team member is the one who is struggling.

[13:47] – What is the best thing one can do if they notice somebody showing these signs?

• Conversation; you need to educate yourself first in order to understand them and learn how to talk to them.

[16:00] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!

• Roll by ADP: Roll is the first chat- based payroll app designed for small businesses. Ready to Roll? Check out RollByADP.com/fire to download the Roll by ADP app and get your first 3 months free!
• HubSpot: A platform that’s easy for your entire team to use! Learn how HubSpot can make it easier for your business to grow better at Hubspot.com!

[16:09] – We all deal with a negative internal narrative; what are the best steps we can take to deal with our own self talk.

• Number 1: Gratitude is EVERYTHING. Think about the things that are really good in your life.
• Second is exercise. While I run, my narrative is positive.
• You have to fight depression – don’t live in it.

[20:46] – JLD shares why both The Mastery Journal and The Freedom Journal start with the same statement: I am grateful for: _________

[22:20] – The R.E.S.T.O.R.E. methodology – John walks us through it

• This is a progression that needs to be followed in order.
• Realization – internal acceptance of who you are.
• Education – we can go online to educate ourselves.
• Sharing – this is hard, but you need to share what you feel.

[26:16] – John shares a story about his tech group in Canada.

[27:56] – John continues discussing RESTORE.

• Test-Drive – there are different opportunities now for getting better. Try it all.
• Opting-in – channel yourself to get better.
• Routine – it is critical to develop a routine.

[32:00] – John shares that he prepared for this interview while running this morning

[32:52] – John continues discussing RESTORE.

• Evaluate – evaluate how you’re feeling and meditate on it.

[35:41]- One key take and John’s final call to action for Fire Nation

• EOF Value Bombs – Download John’s workshop PDF: R.E.S.T.O.R.E. Understanding and Overcoming Depression 
• JohnPanigas.com – Visit John’s website to learn more

[43:15] – Thank you to our sponsor!

• HubSpot: A platform that’s easy for your entire team to use! Learn how HubSpot can make it easier for your business to grow better at Hubspot.com!

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1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!

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