105. The Anime Mindset: Resilience Lessons Changemakers Can Actually Use with Michael Yearby
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Michael Yearby discusses how anime storytelling can teach resilience and leadership skills.
Resilience isn’t about pretending things don’t hurt — it’s about learning how to keep moving when they do. Michael shares how his journey from growing up in Miami to serving in the Air Force shaped his mindset, and why anime storytelling became the most powerful tool he’s found for growth and leadership. The conversation explores how narrative can cut through our defences, why “behaviours over feelings” matters when you’re trying to change your life, and how setbacks can become fuel rather than proof you’ve failed. Michael also unpacks what real support networks look like — not hundreds of contacts, but a few “root” people who keep you grounded — and offers approachable anime recommendations for anyone curious to learn through story. About Our Guest: Michael Yearby is a US Air Force Master Sergeant currently based in South Korea, and the creator of The Anime Mindset — a storytelling-driven approach to personal and professional growth. Raised in Miami, Michael joined the military at 17 and has served across multiple international postings and deployments. He’s also built a strong academic path, earning qualifications in business and organisational management and preparing for…
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Guest: Michael Yearby
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Organizations: Humanitarian Changemakers Network, The Anime Mindset
Places: Miami, South Korea
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