Marcus Aurelius Anderson is an inspiring speaker, executive coach and author of the new book, The Gift of Adversity. While serving in the United States Army, Marcus was seriously injured; paralyzed as he prepared to deploy with 10th Mountain Light Infantry Division. After a life-saving surgery, Marcus was filled with gratitude but unable to walk. His injury was the wake up call he needed to begin to live his life with true purpose. Now having overcome some of those health issues, Marcus teaches others how to take actionable steps in order to live life to the max.

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• Mindfulness has allowed me to differentiate what's real and what's imagined. What's the reality and what's fear.

• It's very important for meditation. Recently this year, I started doing Wim Hof breathing. When I'm done working out, I do the cold shower and do Wim Hof breathing.

• Book: Thick Face, Black Heart: The Warrior Philosophy for Conquering the Challenges of Business and Life by Chin-ning Chu

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