In this episode, Nick speaks with Dan Flores, a fitness and life coach, who shares his personal journey from overcoming health challenges as a child to navigating cultural transitions as an immigrant. Dan discusses the sacrifices his parents made for a better life, his struggles in the construction industry, and his eventual awakening to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of living each day to the fullest and cherishing the moments we have with loved ones.

What to listen for:

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• Support from family is crucial during tough times.
  
  
• Entrepreneurship can stem from dissatisfaction with traditional careers.
  
  
• Living each day like it’s your last can enhance gratitude.
  
  
• Finding purpose often comes from understanding our roots.
  

“I was thinking, ‘Did my parents give up everything so that I would work a regular nine to five?”

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• Grappling with the weight of our parents’ sacrifices for us can influence our future decisions.
  
  
• A 9-to-5 work life isn’t for everyone, and it can feel like we’re out of alignment with our own desires or a sense of purpose.
  
  
• Dan’s drive to do something impactful and meaningful is greater than following a conventional path.
  
  
• Re-evaluating what success looks like for us, considering not just our own desires but the legacy of our parents’ efforts.
  

“My parents came over here, they left everything behind… they had their degrees in Peru, but those degrees couldn’t transfer here, so they pretty much had to start from the bottom up.”

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• Dan and his immediate family showed incredible resilience and determination in rebuilding their lives from scratch.
  
  
• Understanding our parents’ sacrifices can drive our own ambitions.
  
  
• Many skilled immigrants are forced to work in lower-skilled jobs without being able to transfer credentials to all of their hard work
  
  
• The speaker likely views their parents’ struggle as a source of strength and inspiration, motivating them to succeed in their own path while honoring that journey.
  

“just couldn’t be happy. No matter what job I transitioned into, no matter what company I worked for, I couldn’t be happy.”

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• Traditional employment can leave us feeling unfulfilled in multiple ways if we’re not being true to ourselves.
  
  
• The pursuit of happiness in work seems to be a significant driving factor for the speaker, but they haven’t found a job or company that fits that.
  
  
• This was a huge turning point for Dan to explore entrepreneurship
  
  
• Like most employees searching for fulfillment, jumping from job to job can be a sign of burnout or a deeper need to find our purpose.
  

About Dan Flores:

Dan is a fitness and life coach, motivational speaker, and founder of The Warrior Lifestyle. His mission is to help others achieve the ultimate life and become relentless. Whether they want to be healthier, be more driven, or become a leader for their family, they can accomplish it together.

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• https://www.danfloreslifestyle.com
  
  
• https://www.instagram.com/danfloreslifestyle/profilecard/
  

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