Episode 277: Ross Swan - Resilience and Self Belief

This is Episode #277 of The Limitless Podcast with Nick Jonsson, and we are pleased to welcome Ross Swan, Owner of Effective Self Leadership. In this episode, Ross delivers a raw, practical truth most people avoid: your life doesn’t change when your motivation spikes — it changes when your self-belief becomes non-negotiable. He breaks down why New Year’s resolutions disappear in weeks, and why resilience isn’t “toughing it out” — it’s the ability to keep moving when your mind starts talking you out of the very life your heart wants.

Ross draws a sharp line between head goals (social pressure, comparison, “I should…”) and heart goals (inner truth, meaning, purpose) — because when it’s your head, you quit at the first speed bump… but when it’s your heart, it won’t let you walk away. He also shares one of the most powerful leadership coaching moments: how an ego-driven executive changed course when confronted with a single question — “What would you tell your 2-year-old about your day at work?”

This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck, doubting themselves, or trying to rebuild after being knocked down: you don’t need a new personality — you need a new belief.

Connect with Ross to continue the conversation:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossswan1/⁠

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