Episode 176: Mike Flynn

Today we are joined by Mike Flynn: entrepreneur, author, podcast host and all-around good human being.

Mike and Chris met through their mutual publisher, Scribe, and soon discovered they shared a connection: Mike's CrossFit coach, Greg Amundson—aka one of CrossFit's "original firebreathers"—was the very first Two-Brain Radio guest. He also worked with Chris in Kenya for CrossFit For Hope.

In this podcast, Mike shares the fundamental principles of his book, "Master the Key: A Story to Free Your Potential, Find Meaning and Live Life on Purpose," and how they can help entrepreneurs find self-worth and pursue their passion through the six caves: Faith, family, fitness, friends, finances and fun.

You'll learn why finding your "why" isn't enough to achieve lasting success, the true meaning of passion, how to break down your own narrative and reframe it for success, and how CrossFit—and your CrossFit gym—can help others do the same.

Affiliate owners: Interested in learning how implementing a nutrition program at your gym could take your business to the next level? Attending the CrossFit Games? Join Chris and Nicole Aucoin, founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition, for a FREE breakfast and mini-workshop Saturday, August 3, at the Madison Sheraton in Madison, Wisconsin.

Space is limited, so sign up here today: https://growyournutritionbusiness.com/2019-crossfit-games-workshop/

Links:

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Key-Potential-Meaning-Purpose/dp/1544502079
https://theimpactentrepreneur.net/
https://crossfitamundson.com/

Contact:

https://theimpactentrepreneur.net/contact/
Instagram: @theimpactmike

Timeline:

2:47 – The four pieces of the key to success. 

5:18 – Understanding passion.

8:23 – Breaking down our own narrative and reflecting on adversity.

11:48 – Actively exploring the deep, dark caves to find the treasure within.

16:18 – "Worth before why."

20:00 – Why entrepreneurs need community. 

24:36 – Having uncomfortable conversations.

28:49 – Mike’s journey to CrossFit.

36:28 – CrossFit as a tool for the mind, not just the body.

39:19 – How to find other like-minded entrepreneurs.

43:02 – A glimpse of a class at CrossFit Amundson: more than a workout.