SLP222 - The First 50 Years (A Reflection)

I love pouring into others and developing leaders, through the content on this podcast especially. I am also an inherently transparent guy, and believe in the value of sharing, learning, and doing life with one another.

What I want to do today is simply share some of my life with you. I want to pull back the curtains a little and let you backstage. I want you to be able to glean from my experiences, and learn from my journey. After all, 50 YEARS IS A LONG TIME!

Join me today as I share some parts of my journey I’ve never shared before, and reflect on the first 50 years of my life.

Episode Summary:

• Allow me to disclose the “cliff notes” version of where my life has been, and where it’s headed.

The Early Years (0-20):

• Born in 1967 in Houston, TX
• Found something incredibly special in music and in airplanes
• 11 years old, experienced serious trauma
• Loved and excelled in basketball
• Started really leading and speaking
• Graduated HS in 1985
• Attended seminary for one semester

The Messy Middle (21-40):

• Met my wife, Sabrina
• Moved to Dallas and got married
• Had various jobs and careers over time
• The struggle (from all my past junk) really started to rear its head
• Our son, Christian, was born
• Met Bishop Tudor Bismark
• Took my first trip to Africa
• Our daughter, Abigail, was born
• My dad passed away
• My marriage was dissolving and I contemplated taking my life
• The Pathways program (My pivot!)
• Published my first book, The Ties That Bind

The Last 10 Years:

• Another difficult season, and time of transition
• Met and befriended new influences
• Launched BrianHolmes.com
• Joined Mastermind(s)
• Developed meaningful relationships
• Shifting, growing, leading others and following God

Closing Thoughts:

• Next week I’ll share what I’ve learned and where I’m headed.
• We’ll also talk about your journey into your best season ever!