Dr. Castillo returns to the podcast today, not to discuss his groundbreaking research, but to delve into his new book, Building Your Epic Life: Your Journey, Your Way, Your Masterpiece, and explore the philosophy behind it. Offering listeners a blend of personal stories and practical advice, he shares his insights on transforming values and dreams into a tangible blueprint for a fulfilling life.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Castillo conducts an exploration of the profound themes of resilience, mentorship, and intentional life design. He opens up about his personal struggles and how they inspired him to write a book focused on helping others navigate their own challenges, emphasizing the importance of viewing failures as learning opportunities. Highlighting the power of having a strong support system of mentors and role models, the discussion also covers practical strategies for creating a roadmap for your life, complete with actionable exercises to help you define your purpose and stay on track. This episode is truly overflowing with wisdom for anyone ready to build their own epic life.

Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Luciano Castillo and his new book 02:07 - The personal struggles that inspired "Building Your Epic Life" 05:15 - Developing a resilient mindset to overcome obstacles 07:27 - Embracing failure as a key to resilience and success 19:13 - The importance of mentors and role models for growth 29:00 - Designing a "life blueprint" based on your values 37:00 - Using the book's exercises for actionable steps 40:14 - The five pillars of a well-rounded life 42:25 - What's next for Dr. Castillo and the book's message 47:47 - Who the book is for and where to find it

Key Takeaways: "As big as you could see somebody is, behind that, there's a lot of failures." "I'm always asking, even in any experience... what is the lesson behind that?" "When we're talking about the struggle, I mean, it is real. We all have a real struggle." "Failure, if you learn and you keep at it, could be the biggest lesson for you." "You have to adapt." "You want people that you could resonate with, that you could connect with. And you don't even have to have the same religious view or political views." "A leader is there to serve others. It’s not about glorifying themselves." "When you know where you're going, there's something different about you."

Links: B-Xcellent Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@b-xcellentpodcast Building Your Epic Life: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/building-your-epic-life-luciano-castillo/1147940980