What does it mean to be Still Standing? In this episode of the Ground Up Podcast, Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton take another deep dive into Terry’s book, Still Standing, exploring the story behind the book, the lessons that shaped it, and what Terry hopes readers take away from its message.

Terry shares the origin of Still Standing and why he felt compelled to put his experiences, lessons, and perspective into a book. He also breaks down the Thermostat Principle — what it means, how it can influence the way we live and lead, and why understanding your internal “thermostat” can be so important when it comes to growth and change.

The conversation also explores the powerful “Who Not How” principle and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people instead of believing you have to figure everything out on your own.

Terry discusses the deeper purpose behind Still Standing and what he ultimately wants people to gain from reading it — lessons that can apply to business, leadership, personal growth, relationships, resilience, and everyday life.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, coach, or someone navigating your own challenges, this episode offers practical insight and encouragement to help you keep moving forward.

In this episode:

• The origin story behind Still Standing
• Why Terry decided to write the book
• The Thermostat Principle explained
• How your internal “thermostat” can impact growth
• The meaning behind “Who Not How”
• Why the right people can help you reach your goals
• Lessons from Terry’s personal journey
• What Terry wants readers to take away from Still Standing
• Resilience, leadership, personal growth, and purpose

Ground Up Podcast
Hosts: Terry Barga & Vanessa Hampton

Still Standing by Terry Barga

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