#260: Life is a Blank Canvas with Craig Stanland

Today we are speaking with Reinvention Architect, Craig Stanland.  After hitting rock bottom, Craig was forced to make a choice: give up or rebuild. He thought he had "it all" until he lost sight of what's truly important and made the worst decision of his life, losing everything along the way, including his own self-worth. Through the painful, terrifying process of starting over, Craig ultimately discovered that when you have nothing, anything is possible. 

Today, Craig is an author, speaker, and Reinvention Architect. He specializes in working with people who want to reinvent themselves so they can create the extraordinary lives they've always wanted. He is celebrating the release of his upcoming book, “Blank Canvas - How I Recreated My Life”, releasing on May 25th, 2021.

In this episode we discuss:

1) The difference between internal and external fulfillment. External fulfillment comes from outside of us and chasing monetary items or status in order to feel that fulfillment. Internal fulfillment comes from inside of ourselves. This was one of the most powerful lessons that Craig learned during his time in federal prison. 

2) We always have a choice and learning how to own and exercise our choices is the path to our freedom. We can choose to change our story at any time.

3) Embracing vulnerability is the path to creating freedom.  It can also lead us to the most incredible relationships and people who are meant to make a difference or an impact in our lives. 

Connect with Craig
Website: www.craigstanland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/craigstanland
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cstanland
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craig_stanland/
Craig’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrkG9VQzqIo

Link to Craig’s New Book: https://geni.us/LifeafterPrison


Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach

Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.