The Fight That Made a Leader | with Chris Carter
Author: Bill
November 25, 2025
Duration: 46:07
Welcome to the 40% Better podcast with your host, Bill Lennan!
Join us for an inspiring conversation on leadership and personal growth as Chris Carter shares his remarkable journey of self-discovery and resilience. In this powerful episode, Chris recounts a pivotal childhood moment—an incident with his cousin that shaped his perspective on life lessons and the true meaning of taking control. Chris emphasizes the critical importance of actively making your own life, rather than simply reacting to circumstances. Discover how he learned the fundamental principle of leadership through early experiences like hitting his first home run and how facing adversity instilled deep resilience.
This episode is packed with essential life lessons for anyone looking to step up, own their choices, and commit to continuous personal growth.
In this episode, you will learn:
How early life lessons can spark a journey into leadership.
The profound impact of taking control and recognizing, "You gotta make your own life."
How moments of conflict and success (like hitting a home run) build resilience.
The essential link between self-discovery and true leadership potential.
Key Takeaways:
My life started as a leader.
Things are gonna happen to you.
You gotta make your own life.
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-carter-885159/
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