Finding Purpose in Life: The Untold Truth About PURPOSE and How to Lead an Authentic Life with Legend Lan Phan

In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan sits down with Lan Phan, a powerhouse in the world of personal development and founder of Community of Seven. 

Lan shares her journey from growing up in poverty in Inglewood, California, to becoming a published author and successful entrepreneur. They discuss the pressures of social media, the importance of self-belief, the dirty secrets of the self-help industry, and redefining success. Lan also talks about her mission to democratize leadership development and the personal experiences that shaped her path.

Episode Breakdown:

01:08 Meet Lan, her story, and her purpose of democratizing Leadership Development

08:00 The common mistake of defining success using other people’s benchmarks

10:31 Redefining success, overcoming hardship, and uncovering your values

20:53 Lan’s many career pivots and what they can teach us about life’s purpose

29:24 How to find purpose in life: Your path to personal greatness

36:18 Lan’s personal story of leadership development and building the Community of Seven

41:52 Using your values to find purpose and passion in work—or to pivot

48:28 The big secret of the personal growth and leadership development industries

57:09 What you need to know about personal branding and growing an audience

59:29 A letter to Lan’s younger self

From Our Guest:

Website

LinkedIn 

Youtube 

Facebook

Instagram 

Get the book, Do This Daily.

Join the Community of Seven. 

Legendary Quotes:

“A lot of times, it's our hardship that shapes us. It's not something that we should be afraid of.” – Lan Phan

“No one is on their deathbed wishing they spent more time at the office.” – Lan Phan

“What does purpose-driven leadership mean? What does owning your voice mean? What does collaboration, psychological safety mean? When you're able to define it, you're able to live it. ” – Lan Phan

It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your mark, and live your legend. 🤘🏽

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