Join me as I introduce you to one of the pillars in my community. Rashaad Carter shares his story in how he went from an NFL player turned compassionate changemaker. Discover how Rashaad transitioned from the football field to running a impactful non-profit organization. Tune in to hear about his journey, the many, many challenges he's faced, and the incredible work his non-profit is doing to make a positive impact in the community. Get ready for a conversation filled with perseverance, resilience, determination, and the power of giving back.

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You are in for a treat! See why 500,000 people around the globe follow Kute Blackson on his various social media platforms. Kute is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher.  He is author of the national bestselling book You.Are.The.One.and The Magic of Surrender. He is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development and has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, Dr. Drew, as well, Inc magazine calls him ‘The Mindfulness Guru Billionaires Go To For Advice’.

Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute’s multi-cultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual’s true gifts and greatness.

For over 20 years, Kute Blackson has been inspiring audiences around the world. From the first time he spoke in front of 3000 people at age 8, to speaking in over 300 venues by age 18, to helping organizations develop authentic leadership and achieve extraordinary performance over the last decade.

His electrifying presentations, not only offer real work practical ideas and soul stirring wisdom, but also ignite the heart and inspire courageous action.

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It was this weekend many years ago that would change my life, forever.

It was the weekend that I decided that I wanted to lead the race - if only for a moment - so that my family could hear our name “ANDREWS” over the loudspeaker.

It was that weekend that I finally listened to the voices that mattered most, starting with the people around me - my parents and my brother - repeatedly saying “You can do it! We believe in you!” And finally, me believing their words and telling myself “I can do it. I believe in ME!”

It was the weekend that I convinced myself that if I could do it on the first lap, I could do it again. And on 4 consecutive laps, 8,000 people in the Hayward Field stands heard the announcer say “ANDREWS, Ben ANDREWS of Parkrose is your leader”.

It was the weekend that an Olympic medalist and Hall of Fame coach told me, “you might have woken up this morning a basketball player, but you’re going to bed tonight as a runner”.

Don’t underestimate how the words you consciously hear others saying about you affect what words you unconsciously tell yourself.

The audiobook version of The Long Run is complete and will be released soon. It’s not a book about running, it’s a metaphor about life. Finding your supporters, your personal relay team. If you would like the trailer, DM me your email address or visit www.BenAndrews.com/audio.

GodSpeed!

I am excited to share with you the new direction for this podcast, Beyond Athlete.

My good friend Sean Hackney (Bellingham Washington Realtor) joins me as we discuss grinding through challenges and igniting new flames that allow us to see over the obstacles that appear in our lives. www.BenAndrews.com/Podcast

Exciting times for Book Lovers! A book project I have been involved with was released this past week. THINK BIG! hit #1 on Amazon in 22 (yes, TWENTY-TWO!) different categories! Also, The Long Run is rounding the final turn as we get closer to our release date! May the wind always be at your back! www.benandrews.com/books

Lessons From a Legend.

I share some great principles from Bill that have pushed me further in business and in life.

My time being coached and mentored by Bill Dellinger at the University of Oregon was magical. The time with Bill remains some of the most influential and impactful times of my life. As an awkward, nervous and shy freshman, Bill protected me but at the same time pushed me to get out of my comfort zone; both on and off of the track.

Bill Dellinger began his legacy at Oregon as an athlete and transitioned into prominent distance running coach during the 1970s and 1980s.

As a student-athlete, Dellinger was a notable star under Bill Bowerman. He was a two-time NCAA winner, three-time All-American and three-time Pacific Coast Conference Champion. After college, Dellinger joined the Air Force but continued his athletic training. He captured two world indoor records, six American-records, and competed in the three Olympics–the 1956 Games in Melbourne, Australia, the 1960 Games in Rome, Italy, and the 1964 Games in Tokyo, Japan. Dellinger won a bronze medal in the 5,000-meters during his final Olympics in Japan.

Dellinger gained national recognition for his stellar U of O Cross Country teams and was labeled “America’s finest distance coach.”

Appropriately, he served as the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team distance coach for the 1984 Olympics. Dellinger also coached several other post-collegiate Olympians, such as Danny Lopez, Nick Rogers and Mary Slaney.

A native of Grants Pass, Oregon, Dellinger spent most of his life in Springfield, Oregon. Arguably one of the most talented distance runners of his time, Dellinger leaves his mark on Oregon as both an athlete and a coach.

Dellinger retired in 1998 and continues to reside in the Eugene hills, less than a quarter mile from Steve Prefontaine’s crash site.

(Taken from a conversation I had with Sasha Spencer as a guest on NBC Sports Talkin’ Ducks podcast in spring of 2021) www.thelongrunbook.com

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The Shawshank Redemption actually retells the resurrection of Jesus Christ. After Andy's escape, Red and others look for Andy's dead body just like the disciples went to look for Jesus. As the prison guard said; “Oh my holy god”. ... He might be the only hope in the prison, since he is the only innocent one.

The Shawshank Redemption in a way illustrated the power of hope, which serves as the primary theme of the film.

Special guest appearances from Will Hunting, Vito Corleone & Forrest Gump.

A lesson in ‘how can I serve you’ versus ‘how can I help you’. Far too often we work so hard to create momentum in our business to build success. When success finally comes, we neglect the very things that gave us the momentum that ultimately created the success. It’s OK to look back and see how far you’ve come, but sometimes it’s better to look all the way back to the beginning to remind yourself of what got you where you’re at today. Serve To Give. A great example of this is Andrew Carnegie. The "Andrew Carnegie Dictum" was:

- To spend the first third of one's life getting all the education one can.

- To spend the next third making all the money one can.

- To spend the last third giving it all away for worthwhile causes.