by Debbi Dachinger, Dare To Dream Radio Host, Wed. 11am PT www.healthylife.net
I recently interviewed Steve Aspel, Mayor of the City of Redondo Beach who does
the Aspel on the Esplanade radio show on HealthyLife.net. We had a brilliant conversation. I dare you to
accept Steve's dare!
Debbi: What is the greatest lesson you've learned?
Steve: I was single
until age 36. I spent lots of time and money traveling. While I was fairly successful
in business, I really enjoyed screwing around. I have traveled to 55 countries.
I had more fun than any human should have. But in 1990 I married Pam, a high
school friend who was, in fact, my best buddy. We had 2 girls, Catie and Brett.
In addition, Pam had 2 kids of her own, ages 8 and 13. So I went from 36 and
single to 39 and 4 kids. I learned that
I was having more fun and enjoying life much more after I started/joined a family. It was not all about
ME anymore. I learned to share my life!
Debbi: What is something you are deeply grateful for?
Steve: I'm obviously
deeply grateful my family! The single most important thing in my life. But I am
very grateful that I beat cancer. I was diagnosed 4 years ago. Did radiation,
chemo and multiple surgeries. I won! Stevo 1 vs. Cancer 0
Debbi: What's the most important thing you do to keep your
life positive?
Steve: Again, I enjoy
my family. College kids keep you positive. Professionally I enjoy local
politics. I am the Mayor of Redondo
Beach. MOST of the time it's a very positive
experience. When certain people get me down, I simply visit with citizens that
are positive. Most people are positive.
Debbi: If you could DARE the listeners to do anything that
will create positive change for them, what would you dare them to do today?
Steve: Do something
nice for a stranger. Expect nothing in return. It doesn't count if you know
them, or if you expect to get a positive business result out of it as if you do
it as part of your "group." A
group means Rotary, Chamber, church....
Listen to Steve Aspel's Aspel on the Esplanade every Tuesday
at 1pm PT on www.healthylife.net
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