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Became a coach and discovered I was extraordinary at 71

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After struggling with learning her whole life and spending 20 years earning her degree as a single mom, she discovered a community where she finally felt she belonged. At 71, she's now a coach helping others transform their lives.

Before this program, I never felt special—certainly not extraordinary. I struggled to learn to read until I was 11. It took me 20 years to complete my Bachelor’s degree, all while working full-time as a single mom. Most days, I felt like I was just trying to catch up to what everyone else called “normal.” Then Mindvalley happened. I entered a community shaped by Vishen—gifted, generous, intelligent, and deeply appreciative of people who struggle and still choose to grow. These were people committed to becoming their best selves. Extraordinary people. Mindvalley offered something I had never experienced before: learning condensed into manageable, human-sized segments designed for busy lives. For the first time, learning felt accessible—not overwhelming. As part of this community, I met incredible people. I became a coach, supported others on their journeys, and organized local Mindvalley meetups in our area. It was fun. It was healthy. And for the first time, I didn’t feel behind. I felt extraordinary—because I was finally standing where I belonged. Now after six years, I am 71 years old, still learning, growing and loving the Extraordinary Community. Thank you!


Karen Stanton

Transformation Coach

Toronto, Canada

Written 24 December 2025 From our original stories site

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