Anderson Gracias | Move On From Major Disappointments

When you tie your identity to your accomplishments, you’re opening the door to more disappointments.

 

It’s a scary thing to pour your heart and soul into a role or career path, enjoy ridiculous amounts of success, then have it all ripped away in a matter of minutes.

 

That’s exactly what happened to my Guest who I interview on today’s episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. Anderson Gracias spent almost two decades breaking records at Sony only to be let go after a record-breaking performance. Most people would’ve cracked and started playing the blame game. Not Anderson.

 

In this latest episode, Anderson and I talk about… 

 

• What Anderson did after getting the worst news of his successful career
• The good and bad of our ego
• How Anderson was able to sustain a strong marriage and family despite going through an unexpected career transition

 

…and so much more.

 

If you want inspiration on how to move on from major disappointments, then lock in to today’s episode.

 

[00:01 – 07:08] Introducing Anderson to the show

 

[07:09 – 13:16] What Anderson did after getting the worst news of his successful career

 

[13:17 – 24:48] The good and bad of our ego

 

[24:49 – 30:21] What would’ve helped Anderson make a faster recovery from his firing at Sony

 

[30:22 –  41:20] How Anderson was able to sustain a strong marriage and family despite going through an unexpected career transition

 

[41:21 – 48:06] Wrapping Up

 

KEY QUOTES

“Don’t waste your time finding someone to blame. Just own it.” – Anderson Gracias 

“Be aware that there’s always someone better than you, so surround yourself with those people.” – Anderson Gracias

“When something challenging happens to you, realize it’s not your fault, but that doesn’t mean it was someone else’s fault.” – Anderson Gracias

“Don’t let the fear of disappointing others take over you.” – Anderson Gracias

 

CONNECT WITH ANDERSON

• Instagram: @agracias74
• Linkedin: /in/anderson-gracias
• Facebook: @anderson.gracias

 

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