Sometimes life can pull the rug out from under us and break us. It takes courage, determination and the right mindset to rebuild. What was the journey our guest took after being severely injured and financially broken? How did he mentally, physically and financially get back on his feet? What made him decide to become his own bank? On this episode, Javier Heredia shares his inspiring story and the lessons he learned.
When I came out of the coma, I remember saying “What am I supposed to learn from this?” instead of being the victim. -Javier Heredia
Three Things We Learned From This Episode
Javier’s accident and the adversities he had to overcome
Javier’s life was completely changed when he and his girlfriend were struck by a garbage truck. His girlfriend died and he sustained several life-threatening injuries. He was so severely injured, his last rites were read to him in the hospital. His accident also crippled him and his parents financially.
Abundance vs. scarcity mindset
One of the things that helped Javier through his physical, emotional and financial recovery was choosing not to have a victim mentality. Instead of being the victim and blaming everyone for what happened, he switched his mindset to “what am I supposed to be learning from this”. This immediately took him into an abundance mindset.
Why we shouldn’t be afraid to breakaway from the system
When you go from the conventional system of having your money managed by someone else to being your own banker, expect to be the black sheep. The important thing is having certainty in what you’re doing. As Nelson Nash said, “the majority has never been right about anything.”
Adversity can completely derail everything but there is a way to come back from it. We can either adopt a scarcity mindset and let challenges make us feel like victims, or we can focus on growth, learning and abundance. For Javier, abundance is what started the process of healing and building wealth. He was able to become a better steward of his money, and change the financial trajectory of his family. Ultimately, if you want something more and you have a bigger vision, all you have to do is make the switch.
