Dr. John Demartini’s childhood was marked by major obstacles, from a severe speech impediment and dyslexia to a rough start in school. Told that he would never read, write, or communicate, he defied the odds. At age 13, he left home and embarked on a journey that would take him from street life to a global career as a human behavior specialist and entrepreneur. In this episode, John joins Ilana to share how he turned adversity into fuel for success, the mindset that led him to create the Demartini Institute, and how he overcame his learning disabilities to become one of the world’s most influential speakers. Dr. John Demartini is a human behavior expert, researcher, author, and founder of the Demartini Institute. He has studied over 30,000 books, written more than 40, and shared his knowledge in 161 countries. In this episode, Ilana and John will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (01:48) Early Life Struggles and Dyslexia (04:47) Surviving on the Streets as a Teenager (08:26) Finding Purpose After a Near-Death Experience (12:10) Overcoming Learning Challenges (18:28) Discovering His Passion for Teaching (31:34) Leveraging Personal Values for Success (34:01) Turning Fear into a Business Ally (38:00) Adapting to Market Shifts (41:30) The Key to Charging What You’re Worth (49:56) Living Life by Design, Not Duty Dr. John Demartini is a human behavior expert, researcher, author, and founder of the Demartini Institute. With over 40 years of research, he has developed methodologies to help individuals unlock their potential by understanding their values. Despite being diagnosed with dyslexia at an early age, John overcame this challenge, turning it into a driving force. He has studied over 30,000 books, written more than 40, and shared his knowledge in 161 countries. Connect with John: John’s Website: https://drdemartini.com  John’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjohndemartini   Resources Mentioned: The Time Trap: The Classic Book on Time Management by Alec Mackenzie: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Trap-Classic-Book-Management/dp/0814413382  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training