E121: How My Brain Tumour Allowed Me To See The Other Side Of The Coin: Lawrence Lotze

<p>No matter how much you plan the roadmap for your life, you can never fully be prepared for life’s curveballs. We often view these uninvited moments through a negative lens, but what if they’re just what we need to change our perspective on life? Furthermore, what if our lives, and the lives of everyone around us, were better for it?</p><p>After finding out he had a brain tumor that had been growing for nearly 10 years, today’s guest, Lawrence Lotze, started down a journey recovering his health and transforming his life. Perseverance was instilled in him from a young age, leading to career and financial success, but this drive caused his ego to overtake his life and limit his personal growth.</p><p>Lawrence shares the dark years discovering his true self after brain surgery to remove his tumor, and learning to be present and open in a society where men are supposed to be strong and resilient. He and Nick discuss the importance of normalizing asking for help, why we need to let ourselves fail, and making the world a better place.</p><p>Tune in for a vulnerable conversation on personal growth, the dangers of chasing perfection, and lessons learned from our children!</p><p>Topics discussed in this episode:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Lawrence’s view on life and his background</li><li>Getting sick and discovering a brain tumor</li><li>Dark times after his life-changing brain surgery</li><li>Lawrence’s advice to take control of your life</li><li>Making the first step and reaching out for help</li><li>Fear of judgment and expectations</li><li>The dangers reaching “perfection”</li><li>Lawrence on changing his perspective</li><li>What his tumor taught Lawrence about life</li><li>A fun way to create fun moments with your kids!</li><li>How Lawrence’s tumor affected his kids</li><li>Ways he perceives wealth differently now</li><li>Breaking the stigma around asking for help</li><li>Motivation for starting his new charity</li></ul><p>Follow Lawrence:</p><p><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wolf-of-queen-street/i