Allan traces his journey from leaving school believing he was “too stupid to learn” to rediscovering a deep yearning for learning through goal setting, commitment, belief, and excellence. His experiences with sight loss, serious health challenges, writing, public service, and mentoring two young women show how resilience can involve adapting rather than simply pushing harder. Their connection through the Grand Connection also reflects the spirit of Connect, Create, Collaborate, where knowledge grows through trusted relationships and shared learning. Throughout the conversation, Susan and Allan explore awareness, curiosity, reflection, mentoring, and his A-to-G framework as grounded practices for continuing to move toward meaningful goals.
What You’ll Hear:
- Early messages about ability can shape an entire future, yet the right encouragement and evidence can reopen a person’s belief in what is possible.
- Goal setting becomes more meaningful when commitment, belief, and a standard of excellence are developed alongside the goal itself.
- Lifelong learning is presented not as a formal achievement, but as an ongoing habit of curiosity, reflection, and personal development.
- Resilience can mean changing direction when circumstances make the original path impossible, while continuing to contribute in a new way.
- Personal challenges can create opportunities for service, mentoring, writing, and community involvement rather than becoming the end of meaningful growth.
- Mentoring becomes a two-way relationship when the mentor remains open to learning from different generations, perspectives, and cultures.
- Greater awareness creates space to examine what sits underneath mistakes, habits, distractions, and repeated patterns.
- Curiosity keeps the mind active by encouraging deeper investigation instead of accepting things only at surface level.
- The Grand Connection’s Connect, Create, Collaborate philosophy comes to life through relationships where knowledge, encouragement, and opportunities are shared across generations.
Featured Guest: Allan Roberts
Allan Roberts is an inspirational speaker, author, mentor and mindset coach who has spent more than 65 years developing and sharing the principles of Mind Development.
Now 81, Allan has overcome significant personal, financial and health challenges, strengthening his belief in resilience, adaptability and never giving up.
He is the author of several books, including Wake Up, Don't Let the World Pass You By, The Great Bank Heist Mystery, Mountains and Rivers, and Rambling Wreck to Recognition: The Professional Speakers Handbook, as well as a co-author of several collaborative books.
Today, Allan is passionate about mentoring the next generation, helping young people discover their potential, and supporting charitable causes as he champions youth for a better tomorrow.
Connect with Allan Roberts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-roberts-183a49104/
Meet the Host: Susan Jarema
Susan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.
Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:
Website: https://grandconnection.ca/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connection
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYA
Lead Magnet Workbook https://grandconnection.ca/lead-magnets-guide-workbook/
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