Special Boys to Men Series with Brad Butler II
Summary: Everyone has a dad or father story that has become a cornerstone of their existence. That story may be a painful one or a powerful one but the impact of it stretches into multiple areas of our everyday lives. Join me as I interview 13 influential men about the impact that a father story has had on their education, business, families, and self-care. <br><br>Adversity takes many different forms and can be hard for students and athletes looking to succeed. A conversation with Brad and his dad at a Wendy's after breaking up with his ex laid the foundation for the drive he has today. You have to be able to produce despite emotions and feelings. The inability to overcome your feelings can lead you to a life of lack. <br><br>The mental piece of it is most important. <br><br>Don't get caught up with just focusing on the rewards of life. You will find that you pull back when the reward is removed instead of being in love with the process. When you fall in love with the process you will usually love the reward that comes with it. That ROI (Return on Investment lines up with seedtime and harvest. When you are focused only on the reward then you will find that detours in your journey will become distractions or reasons for you to quit. A detour does not mean defeat. <br><br>Brad shared that you haven't been working on this long enough if you haven't wanted to quit, curse, or cry. (How many of you can relate?) To break that mental block or the need to compare yourself you have to see your mind as a muscle. <br><br>What are you doing to...<br>Put yourself in a positive space? <br>Surround yourself with positive people? <br>Continue to speak positively?<br><br>Brad Butler II in a few words; I'm simply a motivational speaker, student advocate, and an all-around athlete. My goal in life is to motivate, inspire, and empower people all over the world to recognize their gifts and put forth their best efforts in all that they do.<br><br>Although I'm known by Brad Butler, my close friends & family call me B-Rad which I’m known for on and off the field! Despite being placed in special education classes after moving from the inner City of Jersey City to the suburban area of East Windsor at an early age, I still managed to earn two college degrees (Mercer County College & Kean University).<br><br>A few years after graduating from college I discovered my gift of public speaking. I now spend most of my time traveling across New Jersey visiting different schools (grammar, high school & colleges) empowering students as well as teaching leadership development classes, consulting with companies to train employees on public speaking and leadership development.<br><br>My goals are to help others be the best they can be, show them how to motivate themselves to be leaders and take full advantage of their opportunities no matter their circumstances or what life throws at them. <br><br> "Make Your Next Day Your Best Day"<br> -Brad "B-Rad" Butler II<br> <br> <br>Motivational Speaker <br>Leadership Development Teacher <br>Consultant<br>Student Advocate<br>Community Service<br><br>Connect with Brad on Facebook<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bradbutlerII" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/bradbutlerII</a>
