Becoming UnDone®

Summary

Dr. Garfield Bright, a founding member of the R&B group Shai, shares his journey from being a college student at Howard University to becoming a successful musician. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of his music career, emphasizes the importance of being business-savvy in the industry, and reveals his passion for continuous learning, which led him to pursue a PhD in African American Studies.

About The Guest

Dr. Garfield Bright is a founding member of the R&B group Shai. He has achieved multi-platinum success in the music industry and has also earned a PhD in African American Studies.

Key Takeaways

• Garfield's love for music and his fascination with harmony led him to join the R&B group Shai.
• The group's success was unexpected, but they quickly rose to fame with their hit song "If I Ever Fall In Love."
• Garfield's passion for learning and his inquisitive nature led him to pursue a PhD in African American Studies while still pursuing his music career.

Quotes

• "We really thought just because we had a song that was incredible to us, that should get a record deal and we should be successful in the music industry." - Garfield Bright
• "I always got something out of putting my effort into school outside of just putting effort in." - Garfield Bright
• "I always wanted to know more. I'm not satisfied with what we know now, and I still am not even with the PhD." - Garfield Bright

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Becoming UnDone® is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyBrooksPhD. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Summary

Dr. Phil Anton shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Michigan to becoming a renowned cancer rehabilitation researcher. He talks about his early career aspirations, the influence of his parents, and his transition from computer science to physical education. He discusses how he found his purpose in cancer rehabilitation and the impact of his cousin's battle with cancer on his career path. Dr. Anton also highlights the importance of listening to others and the power of exercise as a therapeutic tool for cancer survivors.

Dr. Anton emphasizes the significance of exercise as a therapeutic tool for cancer survivors and caregivers, both physically and psychologically. He discusses the impact of the Strong Survivors program at SIU Carbondale and the need for more accessible cancer rehabilitation programs. Dr. Anton also expresses his desire to gain support from influential figures in oncology to make cancer rehab a standard part of care.

About The Guest

Dr. Phil Anton is an Associate Professor and the Program Director for Exercise Science at SIU Carbondale. He is the director of the Strong Survivors Exercise and Nutrition Program for cancer survivors and caregivers, and he also directs the SIUC Cancer Rehabilitation Laboratory.

Key Takeaways

• Exercise is a powerful tool for enhancing the physical and psychological well-being of cancer survivors.
• The Strong Survivors program at SIU Carbondale aims to break down barriers and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.
• Dr. Anton emphasizes the importance of listening to others and seeking guidance in finding one's career path.
• He hopes to expand the reach of cancer rehabilitation programs and gain support from influential figures in oncology.

Quotes

• "Exercise is that drug. It's a psychological agent as well." - Dr. Phil Anton
• "We're helping to break down barriers because there's not a whole lot that oncologists know about exercise or quality of life." - Dr. Phil Anton
• "You have to be able to assist them through uncomfortable conversations and be prepared for the loss of some participants." - Dr. Phil Anton
• "The answers are out there, the avenues are out there, and you'll get there eventually." - Dr. Phil Anton
• "Cancer rehab is where cardiac rehab was when it was first getting started." - Dr. Phil Anton
• "Eventually, a cancer diagnosis will mean that you are funneled immediately into a cancer rehab program." - Dr. Phil Anton
• "Strong Survivors allows all three of those things to happen very easily, and they all are tied together." - Dr. Phil Anton

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Becoming UnDone® is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyBrooksPhD. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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About The Guest: Deron McBee is a former American Gladiator and actor known for his role as Malibu on the hit TV show American Gladiators. He has also worked as a stuntman and has appeared in movies and TV shows such as Mortal Kombat Annihilation and Walker, Texas Ranger. Deron is now focused on ministry and helping others overcome addiction and find faith.

Summary: Deron McBee, also known as "Malibu" from American Gladiators, shares his journey of faith, resilience, and overcoming addiction. From his early days as a scrawny high school athlete to becoming a world-ranked racquetball player and a cultural icon on American Gladiators, Deron's life has been filled with highs and lows. He opens up about his struggles with addiction, the toll that the show took on his body, and the tragedies he faced with the loss of his wife and mother. Through faith and perseverance, Darren found the strength to overcome his addiction and now uses his experiences to inspire and encourage others.

Key Takeaways:

• Deron McBee is a man of faith who relentlessly follows God and seeks to be the best version of himself.
• He transformed himself from a scrawny high school athlete to a world-ranked racquetball player and a cultural icon on American Gladiators.
• The toll of the show took a physical and mental toll on Darren and his colleagues, but he persevered through injuries and challenges.
• Deron struggled with addiction after a devastating hip injury and the loss of his wife and mother, but through prayer and multiple trips to rehab, he found freedom.
• He now uses his experiences to help others overcome addiction and find faith.

Quotes:

• "Deron McBee is a man who loves God with all his heart and relentlessly follows him." - Deron McBee
• "Tough times don't last, but tough people do." - Deron McBee
• "Success is doing the job or the career that you enjoy doing or you're gifted to doing." - Deron McBee

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Becoming UnDone® is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyBrooksPhD. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Toby Brooks reflects on the concept of enablers, disablers, and unablers in our journey to success. He shares his thoughts on how some people are in our corner, cheering us on no matter what, while others secretly or openly want to see us fail. Toby emphasizes the importance of not assuming that everyone is either for us or against us, as there are also people who are neutral and indifferent. He shares a personal story from his childhood to illustrate this point. Toby concludes by encouraging listeners to give people grace and not pass judgment based on their level of support.

Key Takeaways:

1. Enablers are the people who support us and help us make our dreams happen.
2. Disablers are those who want to see us fail or contribute to our failure.
3. Unablers are neutral and indifferent, not actively supporting or sabotaging us.

Quotes:

• "Just because someone isn't my friend doesn't mean they are my enemy."
• "Some people aren't even living in a common environment. We don't register in their world."
• "I'm going to find a way to win whether you want me to or not."

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Becoming UnDone® is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyBrooksPhD. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Summary:

Ron McKeefery shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a broken family to becoming a successful strength coach. He recounts how a chance encounter with a football coach as a child changed his life and set him on a path towards his dreams. Ron discusses the importance of overcoming setbacks and embracing failure as a means for growth. He also emphasizes the value of building strong relationships with athletes and the impact that coaches can have on their lives beyond the sports field.

About The Guest:

Ron McKeefery is a highly respected and sought-after strength coach in the world of athletics. He has worked as a head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Washington, as well as with professional football teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals. Ron has been recognized as a two-time collegiate Coach of the Year and is also a best-selling author and motivational speaker.

Key Takeaways:

• A chance encounter with a football coach as a child changed Ron McKeefery's life and set him on a path towards his dreams.
• Overcoming setbacks and embracing failure is a crucial part of the success journey.
• Building strong relationships with athletes and having a positive impact on their lives beyond sports is a key responsibility of coaches.

Quotes:

• "That one split second decision literally changed my life." - Ron McKeefery
• "You never know who's watching. You don't know who's going to lead to your next job or your next opportunity." - Ron McKeefery

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Becoming UnDone® is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyBrooksPhD. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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About The Guest
Tim Kight is the founder and CEO of Focus 3, a company that teaches individuals and organizations how to develop a winning mindset and achieve their goals. He is a former track athlete and has worked with elite high performers in various fields, including sports and business. Tim is known for his expertise in observing and documenting the behavior patterns of high achievers.
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Summary
Tim emphasizes the importance of developing a winning mindset and competing against the things that hold us back. He shares his personal journey of battling stage four cancer and how he approaches it as a competition for his life. Tim discusses the five decisions that high achievers make to overcome challenges and achieve breakthroughs. He also highlights the significance of taking ownership of our 20 square feet, the sphere of control where we can make decisions and choose our responses.
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Key Takeaways

• Develop a winning mindset and compete against the things that hold you back.
• Embrace productive discomfort and use mistakes as feedback for growth.
• Defeat fear and be coachable to continuously improve.
• Take ownership of your 20 square feet, the sphere of control where you can make decisions and choose your responses.
• Focus on your response (R) to events (E) to create the desired outcomes (O).

Quotes:

• "Your job is to be the best version of you and to develop a winning mindset to live the life you want." - Tim Kight
• -"The number one person you compete against is the person you look at in the mirror." - Tim Kight
• "If it doesn't challenge you, it ain't going to change you." - Tim Kight
• "Don't let the frustration on the outside diminish the fire on the inside." - Tim Kight
• "You are responsible for your second impulse, not your first." - Tim Kight

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Becoming UnDone® is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyBrooksPhD. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Toby Brooks shares his journey of discovering his purpose and aligning it with his podcast, "Becoming Undone." He reflects on the impact of Viktor Frankl's book, "Man's Search for Meaning," and how it led him to redefine his mission, vision, and core values. Toby introduces his new program, GEAR UP, which aims to help aspiring high achievers define and achieve their goals through encouragement, accountability, and connection with like-minded individuals.

Key Takeaways:

1. Toby Brooks revised his mission, vision, and core values after reading Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning."
2. His purpose in life is to help others discover and pursue their own purpose.
3. Toby plans to launch GEAR UP, a monthly cohort program that provides encouragement, accountability, and connection for individuals striving to achieve their goals.

Quotes:

• "The meaning of your life is to help others find meaning in theirs." - Viktor Frankl
• "By connecting with you and your big goals, you're actually gassing me up to get after mine." - Toby Brooks

Link:
http://www.undonepodcast.com/gear

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Becoming UnDone® is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyBrooksPhD. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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In episode 43, we got to meet the fantastic Chris Carr, a seasoned NBA veteran who overcame humble beginnings in small town Missouri all the way to the NBA stage and beyond. In part 1, we got to hear Chris’s story of stolen skateboards, carried shoes, and incredible growth spurts on his way to a D1 scholarship at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he helped the team to three straight NCAA appearances before declaring for the NBA draft. W heard Chris tell his tale of draft night, of making the crowded roster with the Phoenix Suns his rookie year, and going to the finals against an 18-year old Kobe Bryant in year two, In this episode, we get gritty and discuss the end of Chris’s playing career and the start of Chris 2.0 and now 3.0, a life as a basketball business owner and eventually a coach with dreams still ahead.

I’m glad you came back to give the second half of Chris’s story a listen. Stay tuned for 

EP44: ELEVATE PART 2 with Chris Carr, NBA Veteran and SIU Saluki Basketball Legend, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Drury University

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Growing up in a rural southeast Missouri town as the only African American family in the community, Chris Carr’s earliest dreams formed thanks to the example of Blair Underwood and the TV show LA Law, where he expected to become a lawyer and live the good life after college. However, the appeal of the game of basketball loomed large, with several family members before him paving the way to scholarships and championships. By middle school, Chris had decided to become a pro skateboarder, however, after his prized and hard-earned Santa Cruz skateboard was confiscated by a well-meaning basketball coach, he basically had no choice but to go all-in on hoops. After a stellar high school career, he ended up at SIU Carbondale where he led the Salukis to three straight NCAA tournament appearances before being drafted in the second round with the 56th pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 1995 NBA Draft. Today a coach at Drury University, Chris is proof positive that hard work and dedication can pave the way to a lifetime of achievement. Join me in a first for the show: a two-part episode where Chris talks about his humble roots all the way to the NBA’s brightest stage in, fittingly, episode 43: ELEVATE

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Becoming UnDone® is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyBrooksPhD. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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In this episode of Word to the 3rd on Becoming UnDone, I reflect on the challenges I've faced this summer and share a personal story about my son's journey in baseball. Taye is a talented baseball player who had to make a tough decision about his future in the sport. Despite facing setbacks and injuries, Taye has shown resilience, determination, and a team-first attitude. I also discuss own experiences as a youth sports coach and the lessons I've learned about the importance of character over flashy appearances.

Be sure to check out the show notes at www.undonepodcast.com/ep42 

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Becoming UnDone® is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyBrooksPhD. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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