Author, educator and speaker A.C. Cristales is back with another episode for Season 3 of Mission Driven. In this episode, A.C. takes us back to his first EVER Reflection Blog he wrote in 2009, entitled, The Thunderstorm Season. In this podcast episode, he shares how storms and troubles don't last forever. If you want to grow and thrive in your journey of success despite the difficulties of life, you have to listen to this episode. It will empower and encourage you, and it is an episode that you'll definitely want to share with your family and friends.

Links to this week's empowering segments:

• [02:16] Provide a platform for others to share their story
• [05:21] Take a step of faith
• [07:33] Successful people don't quit
• [09:14] The Thunderstorm Season
• [15:25] Where do you find yourself?

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For more information about A.C., check out his website, http://acspeaks.com