214: From Struggles to Success: John’s Journey (Part 2)

From Struggles to Success: John’s Journey (Part 2)

Summary

This is the second half of the story From Struggles to Success:  John’s Journey.  Part 1 can be found here, episode 213. (https://thedijuliusgroup.com/csr-213/). If you have not listened to the first half, we recommend starting there first.  This section picks up where John realizes he may never graduate from college.

In this episode, John DiJulius shares his transformative journey from struggling in college to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his life, including his time working at UPS, his passion for baseball, and the founding of Believe in Dreams, an organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth. Throughout the conversation, John emphasizes the importance of hard work, the role of luck in his success, and the impact of mentorship and support systems in overcoming adversity.

Takeaways

  • John struggled with college and faced academic probation.
  • His realization about college was tied to marketability.
  • Working at UPS changed his life and provided stability.
  • He walked onto the baseball team despite previous struggles.
  • John’s GPA improved significantly, allowing him to play baseball.
  • He learned valuable lessons from managing a baseball team.
  • His entrepreneurial journey began with a desire to own a business.
  • John emphasizes the importance of luck in his success.
  • He founded Believe in Dreams to support disadvantaged youth.
  • John reflects on the balance of luck and hard work in his life.

Chapters

 

Part 2 (episode 214)
00:00Academic Struggles and Realizations
01:32The Turning Point: A Job at UPS
06:17The Walk-On Experience: A New Opportunity
11:08The Journey to Graduation
15:33From UPS Driver to Entrepreneur
19:08The Impact of Luck and Hard Work
27:04Giving Back: Believe in Dreams
33:19eservice sign up.mp3
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About The Author

John DiJulius

John R. DiJulius is a best-selling author, consultant, keynote speaker and President of The DiJulius Group, the leading Customer experience consulting firm in the nation. He blogs on Customer and employee experience trends and best practices.