In this episode of The Daily Helping, we’re joined by Wayne Forrest, a transformational coach, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author of The Inner Warrior: The Power Within. Wayne’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the unwavering power of the human spirit.

At 25, Wayne’s life changed in an instant when a rugby injury left him paralyzed. A fiercely independent farmer and athlete, he suddenly found himself unable to move, facing an uncertain future. The weight of that reality was overwhelming, but deep within, he heard a voice—a calling to pursue what he loved. That voice became his guiding force, leading him to rebuild his life, return to farming, and ultimately step into his purpose as a coach and mentor.

Wayne’s journey isn’t just about overcoming physical limitations; it’s about unlocking the potential within. He shares how our internal programming, shaped by past experiences and fears, can keep us stuck. But by embracing what he calls the “inner warrior,” we can break free, take control, and create lives we truly love. His book offers a roadmap for stepping into this power, particularly for men who struggle with vulnerability and self-worth.

The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway

Understand that you have intuition. You have an inner sense, a quiet knowing. Recognize that there’s something within you that already has the answers. It’s intelligence. It’s instinct. It’s your intuition. Start listening to it. Build a relationship with it. And then, take a simple but powerful step: create a vision of what you would love. Tune in to the longing and the discontent within you—those feelings are signposts pointing you toward what matters most. Ask yourself, What would I love to create? Then begin taking the steps you can from exactly where you are. It’s not complicated. The real challenge is recognizing your old human patterning and choosing something different. When you feel stuck—when you catch yourself thinking, I just want to lie on the couch, zone out, do nothing—notice it. That’s not who you are. That’s just programming. You have the power to choose. You can step out of that and into your inner warrior, taking even one small step toward the life you truly want.

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