Monday Motivation -Kevin Lowe

Motivational Monday- Stories to Launch Your Week

April 21, 2025 | Stories to fuel your perseverance and ignite your week

In 2025, we’re bombarded with challenges, mental health struggles, career pivots and the pressure to keep up in a hybrid world that feels like it’s always just ON. Yet, some stories cut through the noise, become signal and remind us what it means to keep going.

This week, we’re diving into the incredible journey of Kevin Lowe, a blind entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and host of the Grit, Grace, & Inspiration podcast. His story of losing his sight at 17 and building a life of purpose is a masterclass in perseverance, determination, and the never quit attitude. Let’s explore how Kevin’s resilience can inspire us to face our own obstacles with “Grit and Grace”

At 17, Kevin Lowe was a typical teenager. Active, ambitious, and dreaming big. Then, a brain tumor diagnosis flipped his world upside down.

Surgery saved his life but left him completely blind, shattering his plans and plunging him into a world of uncertainty. For many, this would’ve been the end of the road. But Kevin? He saw it as a new beginning.

Refusing to let blindness define him, Kevin leaned into his faith, humor, and an unshakable belief that obstacles are just stepping stones. He launched Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, a podcast that’s touched thousands with stories of overcoming adversity. As a blind entrepreneur, he’s navigated the chaos of building a brand, mastering tech, and connecting with a global audience, all while facing a world not always built for him. His mantra? “You don’t need sight to have vision.”

In 2025, Kevin’s story resonates as we grapple with our own “blind spots”, Self-doubt, burnout, or the fear of pivoting in a fast changing world. His journey shows that perseverance isn’t about ignoring pain. It’s about moving through it with purpose.

Here are 3 lessons from Kevin Lowe’s journey, each with actionable steps to help you build resilience as well as stay motivated in your daily list and long term goals.

1. Reframe Your Obstacles as Opportunities

   • Lesson: Kevin didn’t see blindness as a dead end but as a chance to forge a unique path. This mindset shift of viewing immediate setbacks as growth opportunities is the heart of a never quit attitude.

   • Why It Matters: In Kevin’s life, reframing his loss of sight as a new way to “see” purpose drove his success. It’s a reminder that our biggest challenges can spark our greatest growth and that is an incredibly positive way to view challenges.

   • Your Turn: Grab a notebook and journal for 5 minutes about a current challenge (e.g., a work setback or personal doubt). Write down one way this obstacle could lead to growth or a new opportunity. For example, “This rejection could push me to refine my skills.” Check out this Forbes article on reframing setbacks for more tips.

2. Lean on Community for Strength

   • Lesson: Kevin’s podcast thrives because he builds connections with guests and listeners, creating a support network that fuels his mission. Community amplifies resilience in most any situation.

   • Why It Matters: Kevin’s ability to lean on others, mentors, peers, and his audience shows that determination doesn’t mean going it alone. In 2025, community is vital for navigating hybrid work, personal struggles or self doubt.

   • Your Turn: List 3 people (colleagues, friends, or mentors) you can reach out to this week for support or advice on a goal. Write a short message to just one of them, like, “Hey, I’m tackling [X], any tips?” You don’t even have to send it. Writing your contacts down can also help to show how vast your network really is! Explore this Harvard Business Review guide on building a support network for more strategies.

3. Take Small, Consistent Steps Toward Your Vision

   • Lesson: Kevin didn’t build his podcast overnight. He took small, deliberate steps, learning audio editing, booking guests, and refining his craft despite the steep learning curve as a blind creator. Small steps compound. I know you know this!

   • Why It Matters: His persistence through incremental progress proves that big dreams are built one step at a time. This is key for overcoming overwhelm in today’s fast paced world.

   • Your Turn: Take a few minutes to break down one big goal (e.g., a career pivot or personal project) into 3 small tasks you can tackle this week. For example, “Research one course, draft a resume section, connect with one industry contact.” Read this Atomic Habits summary for insights on small steps leading to big results. Atomic Habits is a banger of a book and a great read or re-read.

Ready to channel Kevin Lowe’s grit into your week? Here’s your challenge.

• Reframe Your Obstacles as Opportunities: Journal about a challenge you’re facing and identify one growth opportunity it presents.

  In 2025, burnout and self-doubt are rampant. This exercise helps you see setbacks as fuel for progress, just like Kevin turned blindness into a platform for inspiration. Our limitations aren’t so great, imagine what we can REALLY do?

• Lean on Community for Strength: Reach out to one person in your network for support or advice. Its not always comfortable but GROWTH comes from discomfort and deep down you know that. With hybrid work isolating many, building connections is crucial for resilience, mirroring how Kevin’s community drives his podcast’s success. This skill is a win for the future or community and work.

• Take Small, Consistent Steps Toward Your Vision: List 3 small tasks for a big goal and tackle one this week. In a world of instant gratification, Kevin’s incremental progress reminds us that persistence beats perfection.

Pick one (or all!) and share your progress with us at x.com/@LeaderBriefs.

1. Podcast: Grit, Grace, & Inspiration by Kevin Lowe

   • Why: Hear Kevin’s raw, uplifting stories of overcoming adversity firsthand, plus interviews with others who’ve triumphed. Perfect for a motivational boost.

   • Link: Apple Podcasts

2. Book: “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth

   • Why: Duckworth’s research on grit aligns with Kevin’s relentless pursuit of purpose. Learn how to cultivate perseverance in your life.

   • Link: Amazon

3. Article: “How to Build Resilience in Tough Times” by Greater Good Magazine

   • Why: Offers practical strategies for resilience, echoing Kevin’s approach to reframing challenges and leaning on community.

   • Link: Greater Good Magazine

Join the Conversation!

Which takeaway from Kevin’s story do you think you could tackle this week? Have a motivational story you’d love us to feature? Share your thoughts and suggestions at x.com/@LeaderBriefs.

Let’s build a community of Grit and Grace together!