Embracing Uncertainty - Finally Getting It! – Paul D. Lowe & Stephen Towne
On this episode Paul is joined by Stephen Towne, an accountant who has contributed a chapter to the book that is about to be released. The book is called ‘Speaking From Our Hearts, Volume Six: Embracing Uncertainty’, Stephen’s chapter is entitled ‘Finally Getting It!’. Paul and Stephen talk about the themes of the book and especially his chapter within it.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- As an accountant – not just a human – it’s difficult to accept things that have an uncertain outcome, there has to be some certainty for me, but I’m learning how to deal with this and applying it more and more in both my home life and my work life.
- At my age it’s time I stopped worrying about being in control and accepting that I don’t need to control everything, and it really is liberating to go with the flow and seeing what happens.
- My wife has been a guiding light; teaching me things without teaching me things, just be being with me, observing how she behaves, what’s important and what isn’t and ludicrously supportive as well.
- Writing isn’t hard work or a task, it’s an enjoyable couple of hours – or however long you want to spend – and cathartic is a blinking good word for it! I’d advise anybody to sit down and write 2000 words about yourself, it’s really good fun.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I’m known as a bit of a control freak, or at least knowing that someone has some control over the situation.’
‘If things go wrong carry on and get it right next time.’
‘Being involved with World Game-Changers has encouraged me to get involved with things over and above to help other people.’
‘Don’t leave things worse that you found them. Make a difference, make it better for others.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
- Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
- Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
- Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
- Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
- Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
- World Game-Changers Group
ABOUT THE GUEST
Stephen is a Chartered Accountant and has been since 1990. Having spent nearly 20 years working for other people and generally not enjoying it, his life hit a nadir in 2007 with an unpleasant divorce. Two years of very dark days followed but having ‘got it together’, Stephen set his own accountancy practice up with the help and support of his new wife Allison, and so far, has not looked back.
Meeting Paul Lowe at one of the latter’s characteristic charitable events – taking 30 or so less–privileged children to watch Notts County Football Club – reinforced in Stephen his desire to make some difference, no matter how small, in other’s lives.
Stephen looks to use his skills and experience to help small businesses get started and to grow and does so with genuine interest in what they do. He is never too busy to take a call and must be the closest the accountancy profession has to a counsellor!
Stephen is proud to know Paul, and to be able to help him in his mission, whilst at the same time learning from Paul a whole new way of looking at his own life.
ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence.
Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational:
Developing World Game-Changers…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.
This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.
Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.
CONTACT METHODS
Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155
E-mail: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com
Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com
Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/
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