Episode 68

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29th Jun 2020

68. What to Do When Your Parachute Doesn't Open - Creston Davis

We cover:

* The value of learning about what you do not like

* The secret dictionary choice that anyone can make

* Turning setbacks into transformation

And much more

Creston grew up in the working class town of Hanover, Pennsylvania.

After high school he joined the US Army where he served four years in an elite Airborne Recon unit, which was previously known as F (foxtrot) Company 75th Rangers.

After the Army Creston attended Oxford University, completed a masters at Duke and was awarded a PhD from the University of Virginia. In 2012 he was promoted to Associate Professor at Rollins College and in 2013 founded The Global Center for Advanced Studies (GCAS) and is currently the Chancellor and CEO of GCAS College Dublin.

Davis has published books with The MIT Press, Columbia and Duke University Press. He is the creator of and co-edits the Insurrections: Critical Studies in Religion, Politics and Culture series, an academic book series published by Columbia University Press.

He currently researches future consciousness, sustainability, and advanced technologies.

Stay connected with Creston:

Website: https://gcas.ie/

Catch up on past conversations as well as see the entire lineup of contributors at the "A Handful of Hope" website:

https://jessebrisendine.lpages.co/a-handful-of-hope

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A Handful of Hope
Heart centered conversations about life, love, business, and more with heart centered people.
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Jesse Brisendine

Jesse Brisendine, the creator of "Zero Limits Coaching," is a world renowned expert who works with high achievers and organizations to move beyond their limitations & unlock their greatness.

Business leaders, Hollywood celebrities, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, and educators have utilized Jesse's services to break through limiting beliefs, uncover their unique purpose, build thriving businesses, and live fulfilling lives.

Jesse is a big fan of buffets, professional wrestling, and finding the silver lining in any situation.