What would make someone walk away from a six-figure career to start over from scratch? In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach sits down with entrepreneur and father of three, Mitch Case, to unpack the bold decision he made to leave behind his stable engineering and sales career in pursuit of a more meaningful life. Mitch opens up about the turning points that shifted his priorities—from becoming a dad, to weathering the sacrifices of failed ventures, to finally creating a business that blends his passions for sports, connection, and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore what success really means, why failure can be the best teacher, and how to design a life where family and fulfillment come first.

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In this episode, host Ava Heinbach and her mentor and “second mom,” LeeAnn Shaw, continue their conversation on cultivating a growth mindset. Building on last week’s discussion, they introduce 10 practical strategies—“the 10 Ps”—that help shift from a fixed mindset to a growth-oriented one.

The 10 Ps they unpack are:

1. Pain – facing it head-on and using it as purpose.

2. Perspective – shifting your filter and outlook.

3. Preparation – building tools before challenges hit.

4. Patience – active waiting and self-compassion.

5. Purpose – knowing your “why.”

6. Perseverance – pushing through discomfort.

7. Pursuit – valuing the process over perfection.

8. People – surrounding yourself with the right community.

9. Pressure – reframing it as a privilege.

10. Praise – practicing gratitude before the breakthrough.

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In this wisdom-filled and practical conversation, host Ava Heinbach sits down with her longtime mentor and “second mom” LeeAnn Shaw to unpack what it means to have a growth mindset. From personal stories and life’s unexpected valleys to strategies for building resilience, Ava and LeeAnn explore what it means to pivot, move forward, grow, and create a purposeful life. They talk about the difference between trying and training, the importance of flexibility (yes, even being a “palm tree”), and how to break free from overthinking loops. Whether you’re in a peak or a valley, this episode offers encouragement and actionable steps to help you keep growing—no matter what life throws your way.

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