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S2E38 - DUIs, 3 Failed Marriages, Wrote 2 Books: The Probation Officer Changed It
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Michael Barnes spent 44 years living the wrong life—3 failed marriages, 2 DUIs, truck driving 10,000 miles/month, and zero idea he could change. Then his probation officer said: "You're going to be the tool." That single sentence launched him from near-English-failure to bestselling author in 94 days. In this Total Disruption episode, Dr. Jake Clendenning interviews the 53-year-old Oklahoma native who went from rock bottom to life coach, proving the brutal truth: nobody succeeds alone. Key Takeaways: "I've had it" moment - Dave Ramsey's phrase that signals real change begins The Crab Bucket Mentality - why your circle pulls you back (not malicious, just comfortable) Audit your circle - differentiate "stay with us" vs. "how can I help you?" Ages 7-14 = most impressionable - when generational patterns lock in The probation officer breakthrough (July 2, 2022) - "Write 3 pieces/week, you're destined for big things" 94 days = first book - "Turmoil to Transformation" written after Australian coach's challenge The Phoenix metaphor - rising from the ashes of 2 DUIs to help others Working 3 jobs - junkyard, computers, coaching (still has time for everything) Final message: "Whatever you want to do, you can. So you should do it." Connect: BuildingLifeFoundations.com #LifeTransformation #OvercomingAdversity #PhoenixRising #TotalDisruption
