If you haven’t heard Molly Bloom’s story you’re missing an incredible lesson in overcoming adversity. You could say she made her own bed—and she’d agree with you. The legal trouble she got into bears it out as well. What did she get into hot water over? She was involved in organizing and managing high-stakes poker games for high-profile and high net worth individuals and she stepped over a legal line.

A Federal raid of her home, her arrest, and a very public trial offered her the opportunity to make some new choices and move in a new direction. That’s when everything about her mindset, perception about herself, and personal integrity began to change. Listen to this episode—not just to hear a provocative story but also to hear how overcoming adversity is possible for all of us.

Outline of This Episode

• [3:10] The incredible story that makes Molly an example of overcoming adversity
• [7:30] Molly’s motivation to speak and inspire people to persist and persevere
• [9:28] Why Molly rejected the Feds offer for immunity despite the repercussions
• [12:29] The reason difficult choices are necessary and even helpful
• [15:08] What it takes to build a great product and recruit a great team
• [18:42] The reasons Molly takes such time to target her clients
• [24:30] Why Molly’s attorney, Charlie, choose to take her case
• [28:17] How Molly convinced Aaron Sorkin to do a movie of her story
• [30:01] Persevering and using rejection to fuel yourself forward
• [34:38] Why Molly persists even when everything is against her
• [40:28] The power and benefit of meditation in Molly’s life (and mine)

Resources & People Mentioned

• SPONSOR: https://ScoutRFP.com/negotiation
• Aaron Sorkin, Director 

Connect with Molly Bloom

• Molly on Instagram: @ImMollyBloom
• Molly on Twitter: @ImMollyBloom
• Follow Molly on LinkedIn
• MOVIE: Molly’s Game (about her life)
• Molly’s book “Molly’s Game”

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