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What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances, but the story you keep telling yourself?

In this episode of Notes for an Awesome Life, John Spence and host Josh Wilson explore how personal narratives shape identity, behavior, relationships, and growth. From childhood conditioning and self-talk to reinvention, boundaries, and the courage to change, this conversation digs into why some stories linger long after they stop serving us.

Together, they unpack how early experiences influence adulthood, why self-improvement can strain friendships, and how intentional action can help rewrite limiting beliefs. Along the way, they discuss philosophy, vulnerability, compassion, and the difference between aspiration and authenticity.

This episode is a thoughtful reflection on identity, personal growth, and what it really means to live an intentional, meaningful life, especially when the old version of you no longer fits.

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About John Spence: John is a globally recognized business thought leader, former owner/CEO of five companies, and advisor/coach to organizations from startups to the Fortune 10. He’s lectured at more than 90 universities and was named by the American Management Association as one of “America’s Top 50 Leaders to Watch.”

About the show: Notes for an Awesome Life with John Spence focuses on personal growth, happiness, clarity, and the everyday habits that compound into an AWESOME life.

Credits: Hosts John Spence and Josh Wilson • Produced by Josh Wilson for Familiar Wilsons Media • Special thanks: Amanda Wilson (writing and production), and Domingo Jimenez (writing and marketing).