Join Mariah on Define a Fight as she talks with Penny Carpenter—a mother, grandmother, and rancher from the Texas Panhandle—who embodies resilience and grit. Penny shares her powerful journey of overcoming adversity, starting a new chapter at the age of 60, and finding purpose through faith and a new business venture.
Key Moments:
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Ranching Roots and Work Ethic: Penny shares her upbringing on a family ranch, crediting her strong, polio-stricken father for instilling a "can't never could" attitude and a deep appreciation for hard work and delayed gratification.
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The Storm of Adversity: After 34 years of marriage, Penny faced a difficult divorce and a severe drought. She recounts the emotional moment when she had to sell her 500 head of cattle, an act of obedience she felt was guided by the Lord.
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A New Season and Purpose: Stepping out of her comfort zone, Penny was unexpectedly led from ranching to a direct sales company. Despite having tried 22 other network marketing companies, she felt this was God's plan, confirmed by the phrase "Blue Ocean" (a concept of limitless, non-competitive growth) spoken at a Christian conference.
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The Power of Mindset: Penny stresses the importance of winning the battle "between our ears," choosing not to be a victim, and embracing a "fail forward" mentality. She encourages listeners to "rebuke any spirit of rejection, condemnation, offense."
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Finding Your Light: For those struggling, Penny advises starting with a relationship with the Lord and seeking advice from successful individuals who will act as "wings" rather than "anchors," emphasizing that growth only happens when you step out of your comfort zone.