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“Think of ways you can grow offline, so that you can grow online.” One of the keys to success is setting healthy boundaries. As Warren Buffet says, " The difference between successful people is that really successful people say NO to almost everything." Well, I was taught you should always say YES? I had the chance to bring my friend Michael on the show to share his perspective on this topic and he was an amazing resource. Michael H. Forde is an American author and public health specialist. He is the author of Success Begins From Where You Are! and is known for his work in health communications and disparities in the community. He has served several public and private community organizations.He is a New York City native who attended Johnston County Middle College High School in Smithfield, North Carolina, graduating at the age of 16. Toward the end of his high school senior year, he received the Gates Millennium Scholarship which granted him the opportunity to receive full funding to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs. Forde received his undergraduate degree in health science from Southern Adventist University in 2014. In 2017, he graduated from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, earning a graduate degree in public health. Forde authored Success Begins From Where You Are!, a book designed to inspire and motivate individuals to have faith and determination in their journey toward success. Forde is a firm believer of harnessing the power of one's own potential by leveraging positivity. He lives in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Michael shares the keys to what a healthy sustainable life looks like including setting boundaries, consciously using social media, and the importance of time management. Here's what you will learn: What it was like to graduate high school at 16 (2:11) The difference between a coach and a mentor (6:35) How Michael started to grow his following on Instagram (13:21) How Michael manages his boundaries around social media (19:29) The importance of time management to your success (26:41) What you learn from saying no and setting boundaries (31:24) How to set proper boundaries around Clubhouse (38:29) How accountability partners help in life (41:43) Screenshot your favorite part and post to your IG story and tag me @amberlylagomotivation and @michaelhforde so we can see and repost to our stories! Follow Michael: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Links mentioned in this episode: Keishorne Scott HabitShare Success Begins From Where You Are! Your Unstoppable Life Mastermind is coming June 26th! We will work to help you activate your highest potential, so that you can live the life you deserve!! Apply now and let us know you are ready for greatness! Hiitide Book Club: I am excited to share that registration for the True Grit and Grace Book Club is now OPEN!!! Register here! Unlock your highest potential and start living the life you deserve! Read the True Grit and Grace book here and learn how you can turn your tragedies into triumphs! Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode! You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships! Want to see the behind the scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation! Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook Website @amberlylago.com Instagram @amberlylagomotivation Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker
On this episode of First Paso, Michael H. Forde takes us on the journey of how he discovered his purpose. Have you struggled to discover your purpose in life? Listen to Michael unfold his journey and how he figured out the difference between what his passion is versus his purpose, and how he finally came to accept his purpose and step into with confidence. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstpaso/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firstpaso/support
Great interview with Mr. Forde on health and wellness, COVID-19, self-care, striving for greatness, believing in your self when others don't, finding balance , his book, "SUCCESS BEGINS FROM WHERE YOU ARE " and more. Michael H. Forde is an author, motivational speaker, and public health specialist dedicated to serving local and national communities. A native of Brooklyn, NY and DMV local, Forde is a leader in health communications and health disparities. His work in both the private and federal health sector highlights his steadfast commitment to health behavior advocacy and change. Graduating from high school at age 16, earning his bachelor's degree at age 19, obtaining a master's degree at age 22, and becoming a doctoral student at age 25 has been the ultimate ammunition to his personal mission to spread the message, through themes of health and wellbeing, that one's potential is absolutely limitless. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/support