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Prove Them Wrong with Ken Walls

Ep. 118
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Your income is directly proportional to the number of people that you serve and help.

Today I spoke with the CEO of Client Solution Innovations and the founder of Grow Life Academy, Ken Walls. He is also the Bestselling Author of Walls of Wisdom. Ken has taken the tragedies of his life, from childhood into adulthood, and used them to intuitively know how to help just about anyone expand in their life and business.

Let’s dive into this episode and find out how to accept pain as part of our learning process and win the game you are playing.  


Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 16:59] Opening Segment 

  • I introduce my guest,  Ken Walls, to the show
  • Ken talks about his current life and career
  • Always trying to figure out how to expand and grow
  • Ken talks about his background and the beginning of his career
  • Raised in a crazy household that involves drugs, violence, and alcohol
  • Headed in a bad direction 
  • Started hustling and make money since he was a kid
  • Build a multimillion company in his 20s

[07:00- 16:44] Prove them wrong

  • Ken talks about creating his driving force out of ego
  • His ego was bruised and made him search for help
  • Had to prove to people that their opinions were wrong
  • Ken talks about how to turn negativity into something positive in your life 
  • Successful people make it all about helping others.
  • Your income will be directly proportionate to the number of people that you help and serve

[16:45- 30:59] Mindset Shift to Play for the Long Game

  • Ken talks about his turning point 
  • Lost his company in his 20s due to alcoholism 
  • Started another company at 34 and lost it due to alcoholism again
  • Finally, surrendered to reality and got some help
  • Ken talks about being in denial 
  • Ken talks about making the shift
  • One day at a time because there is no magic switch
  • You have to take the steps

[22:45- 30:59] Take Control of Your Thoughts and Your Life

  • The subconscious mind is what controls your life
  • 50% of the negative thoughts are lies that we have been telling ourselves
  • Ken talks about how to control your thoughts and bring positivity every day 
  • Write down his goals 
  • Write down positive affirmations
  • Ken talks about his coaching approach and experience
  • Instagram envy
  • The harder you work, the luckier you get

[31:00 - 35:41] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

There is no shortcut

  • Morning routine; How do you start your day?
  • Wake up and get a cup of coffee
  • Meditate for about an hour every day
  • Meditation is listening to God
  •  What is the best place we can connect with you online and find your book?
  • See below for social links.
  • Final words from me


Tweetable Quotes: 

“Your income is directly proportional to the number of people that you serve and help.”  - Ken Walls

“If you live your life with the passion of ‘I’m gonna prove them wrong,’ along the way you will find that it’s all about helping others.”  - Ken Walls

“Fearful self-talk that we have is the number one thing that holds people back from success and true happiness in life.”  - Ken Walls

“There is no shortcut to success.”  - Ken Walls



Resources mentioned in the episode:


You can connect with Ken on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also visit his website on https://www.kenwalls.com/ and kenwalls.shop to get a copy of his book.


LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.


Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!


To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

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