We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Andrew Brame a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Andrew, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
We all have expectations in life, We all desire to be something that society would deem a success, to Proclaim to the world I did this! I did that. That’s how I used to be, I started building my real estate business in California with that perspective, to gain power, to gain massive amounts of wealth for me, and me only. With really no objective behind it, Purposeless. More like a Pseudo Purpose.
Overtime I got really good at Real Estate, Feeling like it was my gift to sell and to build businesses, it came easy to me, I found the most challenging task for people is easiest for me, which is cold calling.
I did this for a year or so, maybe a little longer, and One day as I was cold calling in my real estate office, This Lady called me, she said Andrew, Jesus has such a huge purpose for you, do you know that?
I was like I guess, in that moment I felt this undeniable presence, Almost like a warm blanket cover over every pour of my skin, feeling comforted in the fact I was comforted by the comforter, Jesus.
I started to ball my eyes out and that was when my life changed, Changed and transformation started to occur.
I was battling with Marijuana addiction at the time and I drank Alot to just feel feelings of comfort in my sorrow of feeling like I lacked internal purpose, Masking it with the want and need for massive amounts of wealth. Masking it and distracting myself with work.
Until that day I met Jesus. He healed my ways of living, breaking addictions left and right, no longer having the desire to do what I used to do, Hang with the friends I used to hang with, I was starting to have this deep desire to live for Christ, and for the first time in my life, I felt whole. Lacking nothing.
Thats when I found my purpose, My purpose is Jesus, Understanding who he is daily, ironically enough, now that Jesus is my main focus, I’m back in real estate again utilizing my gifts and abilities, now it’s for the advancement of the kingdom, and to spread the good news of Christ in the business world with my beautiful wife Jeannette and our dog Beau.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I’m focused on making people aware of Christs love in this business world. So many entrepreneurs live a life of addiction because let’s face it, Business is tough at times and they cover the stressful times with vices, and Jesus has given me the ability to relate with business people on another level because I’ve been there and experienced the same addictions they have had, and I know Jesus is the remedy for that.
With that aside, my Beautiful wife Jeannette and I are Faith based Influencers, We basically encourage people in the Christian faith and in life, we’re creating a podcast soon to help impact more people and showcase what Christ has done for us as we actively live this Faith journey!
I do my best to serve people daily as that’s really our true purpose in life is living for Christ and to serve the people around us and help them get better.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
This is so cliche! However one of the keys in my life is never giving up. Resilience is extremely important in every endeavor you embark on in life, the only time you actually fail is when you quit and when you make quitting not an option, well you know the rest, you win! You can do all things through Christ who gives us strength.
Another skill is be on a constant pursuit of learning and take massive implementation of ideas and concepts that’ll help change your life, For me, I don’t just read books but I actually apply what I’m reading, that’s where true transformation starts.
Understanding that true change takes time, small consistent actions over time lead to bigger results, So don’t be afraid to do the boring basic stuff, Going to the gym, walking, Proper nutrition, this is the basics that will help get you results! I did the analogy for fitness because that’s what’s relatable, however you can apply this concept to every area of life!
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
Being overwhelmed is something I deal with at times, because I tend to overthink things, I tend to control the outcome of things, I tend to think there’s something else I need to be doing even the thing I’m doing is right in front of me.
All overthinking and feeling overwhelmed is you trying to control the future of things and you not realizing that the things that need to be done are right in front of you.
Next time you feel overwhelmed, even if you don’t pray, Start to pray and ask Jesus to remove your anxiety and the state of feeling overwhelmed, so he can cover you with his peace that surpasses all understanding!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.AndrewBrame.com
- Instagram: AndrewBrame
- Youtube: AndrewBrameShow
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