Anthony Trucks, former NFL athlete, Ninja Warrior Athlete and motivational speaker, encourages people to use their circumstances as a catalyst for success and to make identity shifts through 'dark work'. He draws from his own experience of being in foster care, being tortured and so much more.

We dove deep into: 

- How to use your circumstances as a catalyst and not a crutch

- How shifting your identity will change your life

- How dark work is the way to your brightest future

And SO MUCH MORE.

Find Anthony Here: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/

My links:

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/   

The Mindful Minute: https://chipper-writer-4912.ck.page/29fea0fd59  

1:1 Coaching: https://impaulsivetointentional.carrd.co/

Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Athlete to American Warrior Story. 00:02:42 Gift of not needing an excuse. 00:05:14 Dreams require personal identity. 00:07:44 "Dominate: Proof of Ability" 00:10:20 Acting with autonomy and intention. 00:12:58 Efficient, not hard-charging. 00:15:32 Loving relationships and shared wealth. 00:18:04 Focus mind on task at hand. 00:20:32 Belief is essential for success. 00:23:11 Believe in effort, not outcome. 00:25:45 Identity confusion, no destination. 00:28:09 Fear of dogs shaped by experience. 00:30:44 "In the moment, no turning back." 00:33:25 Declare, Accomplish, Go Dark. 00:36:09 Old self gone, new identity explored. 00:38:50 Living based on self-image. 00:41:18 "Level too high for humanity." 00:44:05 Adaptation is hard truth. 00:46:41 Question your life's purpose. 00:49:22 Invest for future self-love. 00:52:07 Appreciating, not judging, avoids problems. 00:54:49 Living life with faith-driven purpose.