Everyone has a compelling story to tell. Everyone has the right to share their stories and be heard. Some stories can be found in books while other stories are portrayed on the big screens. But, social media has proven to be the most interactive and easily accessible platform to showcase different stories from countless people. It is a privilege from technology to have unlimited access to these stories, good or bad. At the same time, it’s also a call to be mindful of the narratives we entertain and feed our brains.

Joining us today is Michael Ashford, a certified personal trainer and a health and fitness advocate committed to helping fellow dads stay active, involved, and healthy not only for themselves but also for their families. Michael is a firm believer that everyone, from all walks of life, bears a story that must be told. He believes that his work is a means to uncover these stories so that they can inspire and teach others. He also shares how his journey as a father has inspired him, in so many ways, to look inwards and reflect on his choices and life decisions if they are at par with his goals and mission. 

“Fatherhood is one of the most humbling things you have to go through.” - Michael Ashford 

In This Episode:

• Social media and technology tend to fall at the receiving end of all the negativities. In reality, this is the stuff that determines a negative or a positive outcome…
• Learn how being a health and fitness advocate can turn one into a connecting link that bridges a lot of divisions 
• Find out how making connections and having interesting conversations can lead to the best time of your life
• In line with everyone having his own story to tell, discover how social media can be leveraged to bring these stories to fruition
• Hear Michael’s heartfelt yet powerful message to his children, and what he hopes the listeners will take away from his book should they read it
• These 4 guiding principles man should live his life by are arranged according to priority…  
• Spot the place where the gold lies and how to unearth it
• Discover the beauty that lies in vulnerability 
• Here are the 16 goals of fitness that transcends the realm of fitness
• Remove this from your life if you want to be a dad of significance and impact
• The most self-aware people dare to go through this process and are bold enough to ask themselves these questions…
• Stop “shoulding” on yourself and start getting curious

Resources Mentioned: 

• The Involved Man: A call for men to step up and fight for the things that matter most
• 16 Goals of Fitness

Connect with Michael Ashford:

• Website
• Youtube
• Instagram
• Twitter

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• LinkedIn
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