When you go into life with an open mind that’s eager to explore and learn, you’re automatically open to more opportunities, insight and an overall more exciting life experience. Through that there’s the ability to find what makes life worthwhile and more rewarding, internally and externally.
Jeremy French, a Director and a craftsman at The Whole, had to go through a huge learning experience throughout his young adult years. In high school he began to use substances, resulting in him dropping out twice. Jeremy’s academic experience is unlike many of our podcast guests as he did not attend college, though the philosophical insight and advice he shares from his personal experiences is so profound. When he went to treatment he found many things lacking that he longed for and that he saw many others long for. After leaving treatment and exploring the world more, Jeremy found a passion in people and developed a sense of curiosity. With that sense of curiosity and his personal experience in treatment, he decided to create an environment where men can develop a sense of depth and challenges that stretch them by incorporating his passion for architectural concrete.
On this episode of Success is Subjective, Jeremy joins Joanna to share his story going from a high school dropout with no real passion for life, to a business owner who wakes up eager to bring something meaningful to people. Through Jeremy’s story, it’s evident that his passion is to make an impact on peoples’ lives rather than push them to conform to a way of life. Listen in for Jeremy’s insight on how asking better questions brings a more fulfilling life, which is what Jeremy has found and works to help men find in their own journeys.
What You Will Learn
The overwhelming feeling of needing to fit in, causing Jeremy to resort to drugs
Dropping out of high school twice
The struggle that Jeremy’s parents experienced because of Jeremy’s decisions
Not going to college is an option!
How different treatment was in the 90’s compared to now
How well Jeremy’s parents have handled parenting Jeremy and dealing with his struggles
The importance in taking care of yourself to be able to take care of loved ones in the way they need
What owning a business as a young adult taught Jeremy
Shifting from landscaping to architectural concrete and exploring that new world
What all has motivated Jeremy in creating his program for men
How much life can provide when you show up curious and ready to ask questions
Connect with Jeremy French
Come to Jeremy’s shop and eat lunch with him @ 12:30pm M-F!
Shop Address:
745 Biltmore Ave
Suite 001 Lower Level
Asheville NC 28803
Connect with Joanna Lilley
Lilley Consulting on Instagram
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