Kenneth Earl may not have had the best start in life, but like the sun he learned the foundational principles he needed to rise—all due to his angel mother.

Episode Discussion Points

• We discussed what being a naval cryptologist means
• How his mother influenced His life with a lot of love—even though she was a single mom
• What inspired him to write his book—he realized he owed his mother—and he wanted to honor his mother.
• No matter where you come from in life, if you partner with God you can achieve and become your best self—overcoming all obstacles in your way.

Kenneth's mom was a great example of strength, courage and integrity

• Treat people like they want to be treated
• Prayed all the time and loved the Psalms
• Because she worked so hard Kenneth didn’t know how poor they were
• She made a way out of no way
• She inspired each of her children to succeed
• She taught her children to pray—which came in handy when he was stranded on a roof and in trouble.
• His mother helped lay the foundation which helped him be successful

Here are some of the Life Lessons he “cracked”

• A mother’s wisdom is indisputable.
• Character and integrity is worth something.
• Mistakes and failures should be options for growth— And the story of him praying for an angel after being stranded on the roof. Lesson—when you fall, learn and get up.
• You can’t buy peace of mind
• Overcoming and defeating yourself is freedom—meaning you have try to be the best version of yourself.
• No matter what you do in life, no one can beat you at being you. “Be who you are, or who God made you to be.”
• Unhappiness and frustration are unproductive
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Favorite Bible Verse

• Philippians 4:13 “ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Connect with Kenneth

Website: Illegitimate-sun.com 

Buy his book, Illegitimate Sun: How a Naval Cryptologist Cracked the Code of Life Lessons

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Transcription

You can find the transcription of today's episode here: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/kenneth-earl-how-a-naval-cryptologists-mom-changed-the-world