Episode Details

My friends, the coronavirus pandemic is affecting each of in some way. I urge you, Live Inspired community, to keep you + your loved ones happy + healthy. I want today's episode to be that reprieve, instill some sense of normalcy and provide positivity + hope in this uncertain time.

John Tesh has spent more than 45 years as a multi-faceted internationally recognized journalist, composer, broadcaster and concert pianist. Yet it's his incredible story of courage, resiliency, relentlessness, faith, achieving and humility that I gravitate towards.

Join me as John shares inspirational stories + insightful wisdom on overcoming life's biggest challenges, including a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Today's conversation will inspire you to move forward despite any setback you may receive in life + buy into the truth that the best of your journey remains in front of you.

SHOW NOTES:

• "I didn't get a trophy for just participating... I tried harder because I respected my dad."
• John's reflects on band teacher Dr. Thomas Wagner and the importance of working the process.
• "Anytime I had success in my life, I was working a process and staying in a lane."
• Stubborn rigor: John found himself average or below average at most things. Although he didn't have the skills, he'd always find a way in.
• John wanted to attend a performing arts college but his father enrolled him in North Carolina State for textile engineering. Bit by the radio + television bug, John tried to drop classes but broke the honor code and was kicked out of college.
• For 6 months, John lived in a tent at Umstead Park in Raleigh until he got a job sweeping floors at WKIX. 36 months later, John was anchoring news in New York City.
• 'Show up and don't take no for an answer.'
• Be found ready. While developing film at WTBD, John would memorize + recite news scripts, one day earning an on-air anchor spot.
• "I always felt failure was chasing me. I was developing the skills so if they had to lay me off, they'd be laying off four people."
• Visualization has been important in many aspects of John's life including his iconic concert at Red Rocks.
• "Pick a lane and don't let anyone take you out of that lane."
• Beyond visualization, credits Romans 4:17 in speaking your future into existence.
• John tells how he fell in love with his wife of 28 years, Connie Sellecca, and her disciple and honor.
• May 3, 2015: John was diagnosed with a rare form of prostate cancer and credits divine healing to his recovery.
• Each morning, John visuals his day, practices gratefulness and speaks to his pain about God.
• When writing Relentless, John would write a chapter and have Connie read it back while editing.
• Get a copy of John Tesh's book Relentless here.

If you enjoyed hearing how John courageously overcame his battle with cancer, tune into our Cancer + Illness playlist. Hear inspiring, uplifting journeys of survivors, how others aren't letting a diagnosis define them and how you too can live a more fulfilled life. Listen to the Cancer + Illness playlist.

JOHN TESH'S LIVE INSPIRED 7

1. What is the best book you've ever read? A Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, Differentiate or Die by Jack Trout, Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon.

2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I made great boats!