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In Episode 041, Allen Lundy explains what led him to be a health coach

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As Allen approached his 50th birthday, he started experiencing signs of aging, which included aches and pains as well as an overall lack of energy. Allen forgot what it felt like to feel good. He knew he needed to lose weight, and he watched some friends shed pounds rather quickly on the Optavia program.

How important is it to find a purpose for your life?

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Gill equated finding purpose for your life to discovering how adding clotted cream can take a favorite cheesecake desert to the next level. Purpose works to improve an otherwise excellent life to make it the crowning jewel of destiny.

Troy Stoneking helps people grow ever nearer to Jesus

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“For many years, I was just kind of going through the motions of my faith, but I desired a closer relationship with God,” he explained. “I started writing daily thoughts about scriptures I was reading and posting that to social media in order to encourage others.

A thankful tradition of gratitude

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I created a list of the 100 most influential people in my life. They were selected based on whether they influenced me in a positive way, or had such a negative impact that it altered the trajectory of my life. I review that list every Thanksgiving.

How to stay open to your purpose

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When God wants you to go in a specific direction, you can go willingly or he can carry you kicking and screaming. Trust me, it’s easier if you cooperate. You’ll soon realize that what you thought would be a horrible situation is actually rather enjoyable.