We recently connected with Daryl Snow and have shared our conversation below.

Daryl, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Parents play a huge role in our development as youngsters and sometimes that impact follows us into adulthood and into our lives and careers. Looking back, what’s something you think you parents did right?

My father had a huge impact on my life. He taught us to always give our best efforts and to never be afraid of trying something new. He would say, “What’s the worst that could happen? Cause they aren’t gonna take you out back and shoot you, so give it your best and see.” And when I was 19, I had an opportunity to take a job that would require me moving far away from my little home town and that made me a little scared. But when I spoke with my father, he said, “Home is just a phone call away. And if you ever really need, just a plane ride back.” From that moment on, I was never afraid to go anywhere, or do anything. That mindset has served me well in everything else I’ve done.

Daryl, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

When I was in scouting, and on my way to earning Eagle Scout (the highest achievement in scouting),I learned the value of good communication and working with, and being of service to, others. I’ve spent my whole life helping others become the best versions of themselves and so stepping into transformational life coaching was an easy transition and was very natural to me.
My master’s degree is in psychology and I love how the mind works. I help my clients ignite their passion and step into their purpose. I also started a podcast a couple of years ago and A Warrior’s Spirit is a platform for people to turn their mess into their message which may also become a survival guide for others. I’ve interviewed hundreds of people and have witnesses profound change for some, and healing for others. What sets me apart from other coaches and podcasters is that I have an ability to hear what a person isn’t saying, and create a safe space for them to finally do so.
One of the things I am most proud of is my integrity and ability to have an impact on others. When I worked as a counsellor at that local university, I was helping people get their PhD and I would tell them, “I have a set of boots, and a set of pom-poms on my desk. Which are we using today?” And they would know I can provide the motivation and encouragement, or the hug, whichever they needed most at the time. Many later stated they would not have made it through the program if it weren’t for me being their counsellor. So when I started my company, Praxis 33, I named it that because praxis means the integration between thought and action, and 33 is an Angel number for success and prosperity; All of which I want for my clients.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

When I was in my mid 20’s, my fiance was taken from me in a car accident. I spent three months in my apartment just wishing to die. I had to sell all of my possessions to pay my rent and bills for those three months and eventually became homeless, living in my car, and selling blood for gas money. After a while I was able to get my mind right, find a new job, and get back on my feet. Eventually I went on to buy my frist house and at age 35 earned my bachelor’s degree and at 50, earned my master’s degree. My faith got me through a lot of dark days, and still does.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

There have been 4 key elements to the philosophy and entrepreneurial thinking I have today. #1 has been my father and his never give up attitude. He also taught me the meaning of honor and integrity and that a person’s word is their bond.
#2 was a man named Zig Ziglar. His tapes taught me that if you help people get what they want, eventually you will get what you want. His messages also re enforced the integrity message from my father.
#3 was the book from John Maxwell called Failing Forward. That book re enforced my father’s “don’t be afraid to try” philosophy and taught me it is better to try, fail, and pivot, rather than not to try at all. As John says in the book, “use the failures as stepping stones, not stopping stones.”
#4 was Les Brown. Les’s message that you have to stay hungry (not the lack of food hungry, but the desire hungry) taught me to never rest on my past successes and strive for something that feeds the fire in the soul. He also taught me that you always have to be prepared because opportunity is not always gonna come with a bow.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daryl_praxis33/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daryl.praxis33
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darylsnowpraxis33
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@praxis33_awarriorsspirit

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