The Bullet That Changed My Life With Tagen Higgins

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“You can either focus on the 2,000 things you can’t do, or the 10,000 that you still can.”

Every guest brings something special to the show, but today’s episode is truly powerful.

I’m sitting down with Tagen Higgins, someone I’ve gotten to know off-mic whose story has reshaped how I think about time, perspective, and showing up in life. 

As a college freshman, a single night changed everything for him. Tagen was shot twice — once in the arm and once in the neck. He lost the use of his legs, two of his best friends, and the life he once knew. But what he gained is something you can’t teach: unshakable perspective and a mindset rooted in gratitude and growth.

We talk about:

• The fragile nature of life, and why today is all that’s guaranteed.
• Choosing ownership over a “poor me” mentality.
• Forgiveness that frees your soul to move forward.
• Building a mindset that finds opportunity inside adversity.
• Why perspective — not circumstance — defines your direction.

Yes, this is an inspiring story. But it’s also a conversation about how to think differently when life doesn’t go the way you planned. Tagen reminds us that authenticity and mindset are choices we make every single day, especially when things get hard. 

If you lead people, raise kids, or simply want to show up better in your own life, this one’s worth your time.

And if you book speakers, Tagen’s the real deal. He’s starting to share his story from the stage, and I can tell you firsthand, he connects deeply, challenges perspective, and leaves people changed.

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