Norm Westervelt shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of the experiences and stories which have shaped his life. During our conversation he shares the value of mentors and the impact they can have on his personal and professional growth. Lastly we get into the significance of core values, patience, perseverance, and consistency in achieving success.
Takeaways
Intangible experiences and stories shape our lives and are more valuable than money.
Mentors play a crucial role in personal and professional growth.
Identify and live by your core values in all aspects of life.
Practice patience, perseverance, and consistency to achieve success.
Hold your ground and don't quit, even in challenging times.
Sound Bites
"Entrepreneurism is about being in control of your destiny."
"Identify your core values and live by them."
Chapters
07:34 Influences from Family and Community
13:07 Formative Experiences and Life Events
23:01 Instructive Principles for Future Generations
27:19 Norm's Eulogy: Consistency, Perseverance, and Honesty
Norm Westervelt: Episode 69