In this powerful episode of Modern Day Overthinker, host Collin Strajack sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and author Bill Goodwin for a raw and inspiring conversation about turning a near-death experience into a life of meaning.

At 28, Bill survived a fatal asthma attack on November 23, 1999—blacking out in his family room, coding in the ER, and waking up 9.5 hours later in ICU after being fully resuscitated. But what happened during those lost hours changed everything: Bill's spirit left his body, and he experienced the afterlife. He returned with unshakable hope, a renewed faith, and a burning desire to make his life count.

Now a member of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Team and founder of Priority Living Consulting Group, Bill shares the 7 Pillars of Priority Living—a framework he developed over 25 years to live intentionally and leave no regrets:

• Purpose – Discover why you were born with 10 clarity questions
• Growth – Become a river, not a reservoir; store up knowledge to pour into others
• Impact – Change one life, change the world
• Rhythm – Master rest, work, and play to avoid burnout (Bill opens up about his own 2010 collapse)
• Explore – Chase wonder daily—travel, adventure, or just break routine
• Connect – Build relationships that elevate everyone (quality over quantity)
• Give – Live generously with time, talent, and treasure

Bill also reveals how he went from youth pastor to lead pastor to full-time leadership coach under the mentorship of John C. Maxwell (author of 94 books!), earned elite certifications, and finally wrote his debut book, Priority Living: 7 Pillars to Make Your Life Count, 25 years after his second chance.

Whether you're battling burnout, searching for purpose, or just tired of "just another Tuesday," this episode is a wake-up call to stop accepting your life and start leading it.

🔗 Get the free chapter of Bill's book at PriorityLivingBook.com 📖 Grab the full book on Amazon 🎙️ Follow Bill: @BillGoodwin on LinkedIn & Facebook 💻 Learn more: PriorityLivingCG.com

Perfect for fans of John Maxwell, personal growth, near-death experiences, leadership, and living with intention.