"Never Quit on a Bad Day: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Resilience with Phebe Trotman"

In the podcast episode of "Sheila's Take," Sheila hosts Phebe Trotman, author of "Never Quit on a Bad Day" and former soccer player. They discuss the themes of resilience, determination, and the power of positive thinking. Phebe shares her personal journey from playing soccer to becoming an advocate for resilience and inspiration. She emphasizes the importance of gratitude, embracing failure, and the power of language in overcoming adversity. Phebe also shares techniques for building support networks and staying motivated. She reveals that she is working on her next book, part of a series. Phebe’s Personal Journey and Inspiration (00:00:05) Phebe’s personal journey and how it inspired her to write "Never Quit on a Bad Day." The Power of Affirmations (00:01:39) The importance of starting the day with affirmations and finding hope in challenging times. Learning from Setbacks in Sports Career (00:06:18) Phebe’s experience of not making a team and how it taught her to take accountability and become an impact player. Gratitude for Positive Mindset (00:09:49) Phebe’s discusses the importance of gratitude in cultivating a positive mindset during difficult times. Learning from Failure (00:12:40) Phebe encourages embracing failure as a stepping stone to success and learning from the experience. Building Support Networks (00:15:31) Phebe shares the technique of scheduling a daily gratitude moment and suggests using success-oriented language instead of using the word "try" in order to build and nourish support networks. The power of language (00:18:44) Discussion on the importance of removing the word "try" from our vocabulary and being intentional with our language for success. Building support networks (00:21:15) Advice on how to build and nourish personal and professional support networks, including being intentional about surrounding oneself with positive and uplifting people. Reflections on resilience (00:26:55) The goal of the book is for readers to complete the reflections on resilience exercises and take action in their own lives to move closer to their dreams and develop a brighter outlook. Starting the next book (00:28:54) Phebe talks about starting on her next book and how she never expected to write one in the first place. Advice for staying motivated and persevering (00:29:48) Phebe shares her advice for individuals currently struggling and how she encourages them to focus on their dream day. Closing remarks and appreciation (00:31:32) Sheila thanks Phebe for being a guest on her show, encourages listeners to get Phebe book, and expresses her excitement for Phoebe's upcoming book.