Creative Potential

From Poverty to Power: How Steven Dossou Beat Fear and Found Purpose

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of the Creative Potential Podcast, host Chris Decker welcomes Steven Dossou, a speaker and coach whose life story is a profound testament to the power of resilience and faith. Steven shares his incredible journey from extreme poverty in Togo, West Africa, to becoming a top business leader in South Africa, only to lose it all and start again. He breaks down the "three demons" of fear, self-doubt, and low self-esteem that hold us back and provides a simple, actionable morning routine to conquer them. This conversation goes beyond motivation, offering a spiritual and practical blueprint for anyone feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or limited, and provides the tools to connect with your Creator and unleash the limitless potential within. KEY TAKEAWAYS Purpose is Found in Service: The path to discovering your God-given talents and achieving true fulfillment is embedded in serving others. When you use your gifts to improve the lives of others, you activate your own purpose and potential. Overcome the Three Inner Demons: The primary internal enemies that prevent growth are fear, self-doubt, and low self-esteem. These can be defeated through intentional practices like autosuggestion (talking to yourself with purpose) and prayer. Transformation Requires a Daily Routine: A consistent morning routine that addresses the physical (exercise), mental (positive audio/reading), and spiritual (prayer and stillness) is the ultimate tool for building discipline, confidence, and a victor's mindset. You Are the Soil, Your Actions Are the Seeds: Your life is fertile ground. Every positive action, word, and thought is a seed planted within you. By watering these seeds with prayer and consistency, you can cultivate a life of limitless impact, just as one seed holds the potential for a thousand trees. Choose to Be a Victor, Not a Victim: Life will present challenges, but your response is your choice. By building a spiritual and mental armor through daily practice, you can shift from a victim mentality to that of a victor who overcomes any obstacle. QUOTES “Everything you do when you put all yourself in it, when you do it well, somebody is always watching.” “The torture of being in a place or doing... some works of which you are not fulfilled, that torture is far worse than having... millions of dollars in your bank account.” “When you give yourself to others, God... not only gives you more of yourself, but he also shows you the life within.” "Those voices, I called them fear, self-doubt, and low self-esteem... and my friend believed that those are the three toughest demons that mankind deal with ever." "God should break me away from the mindset of limitations." "You can either go to life by being a victim or a victor." Connect with Steven Dossou: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-dossou-action-man-3623b5106/ Timecodes 00:00 Introduction: Learning to Talk to Yourself 01:45 Steven's Background and Journey from Togo 03:20 Growing Up with Humility and Hearing the Voice of "More" 05:15 The 18-Month Journey to South Africa and Hitting Rock Bottom 07:00 A Chance Encounter and the Power of Helping Others 09:30 From Selling Vacuums to Leading a $25 Million Team 11:45 When It All Crashed: Losing Everything and Finding a New Path 14:00 Transformation Begins with Listening to the Voice of Go 15:20 The Difference Between the Creator and the Creation 17:00 Nature's Lesson: Your Purpose is to Serve Others 21:00 The Conflict Between Purpose and Survival (Making Money) 25:10 Why Soul Fulfillment is More Important Than Financial Gain 29:00 For Those Who Have "Made It" But Are Still Seeking: The Answer is Service 32:20 Addressing the Inner Roadblocks: Fear, Self-Doubt, and Low Self-Esteem 36:00 The Practical Power of Autosuggestion 42:30 Steven's Three-Part Morning Routine for Lasting Transformation 51:00 The Soil and Seed: A Powerful Analogy for Personal Growth 57:00 Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Steven

Episode Notes

In this powerful episode of the Creative Potential Podcast, host Chris Decker welcomes Steven Dossou, a speaker and coach whose life story is a profound testament to the power of resilience and faith. Steven shares his incredible journey from extreme poverty in Togo, West Africa, to becoming a top business leader in South Africa, only to lose it all and start again. He breaks down the "three demons" of fear, self-doubt, and low self-esteem that hold us back and provides a simple, actionable morning routine to conquer them. This conversation goes beyond motivation, offering a spiritual and practical blueprint for anyone feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or limited, and provides the tools to connect with your Creator and unleash the limitless potential within.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Purpose is Found in Service: The path to discovering your God-given talents and achieving true fulfillment is embedded in serving others. When you use your gifts to improve the lives of others, you activate your own purpose and potential.
• Overcome the Three Inner Demons: The primary internal enemies that prevent growth are fear, self-doubt, and low self-esteem. These can be defeated through intentional practices like autosuggestion (talking to yourself with purpose) and prayer.
• Transformation Requires a Daily Routine: A consistent morning routine that addresses the physical (exercise), mental (positive audio/reading), and spiritual (prayer and stillness) is the ultimate tool for building discipline, confidence, and a victor's mindset.
• You Are the Soil, Your Actions Are the Seeds: Your life is fertile ground. Every positive action, word, and thought is a seed planted within you. By watering these seeds with prayer and consistency, you can cultivate a life of limitless impact, just as one seed holds the potential for a thousand trees.
• Choose to Be a Victor, Not a Victim: Life will present challenges, but your response is your choice. By building a spiritual and mental armor through daily practice, you can shift from a victim mentality to that of a victor who overcomes any obstacle.

QUOTES

• “Everything you do when you put all yourself in it, when you do it well, somebody is always watching.”
• “The torture of being in a place or doing... some works of which you are not fulfilled, that torture is far worse than having... millions of dollars in your bank account.”
• “When you give yourself to others, God... not only gives you more of yourself, but he also shows you the life within.”
• "Those voices, I called them fear, self-doubt, and low self-esteem... and my friend believed that those are the three toughest demons that mankind deal with ever."
• "God should break me away from the mindset of limitations."
• "You can either go to life by being a victim or a victor."

Connect with Steven Dossou:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-dossou-action-man-3623b5106/

Timecodes

00:00 Introduction: Learning to Talk to Yourself
01:45 Steven's Background and Journey from Togo
03:20 Growing Up with Humility and Hearing the Voice of "More"
05:15 The 18-Month Journey to South Africa and Hitting Rock Bottom
07:00 A Chance Encounter and the Power of Helping Others
09:30 From Selling Vacuums to Leading a $25 Million Team
11:45 When It All Crashed: Losing Everything and Finding a New Path
14:00 Transformation Begins with Listening to the Voice of Go
15:20 The Difference Between the Creator and the Creation
17:00 Nature's Lesson: Your Purpose is to Serve Others
21:00 The Conflict Between Purpose and Survival (Making Money)
25:10 Why Soul Fulfillment is More Important Than Financial Gain
29:00 For Those Who Have "Made It" But Are Still Seeking: The Answer is Service
32:20 Addressing the Inner Roadblocks: Fear, Self-Doubt, and Low Self-Esteem
36:00 The Practical Power of Autosuggestion
42:30 Steven's Three-Part Morning Routine for Lasting Transformation
51:00 The Soil and Seed: A Powerful Analogy for Personal Growth
57:00 Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Steven