Did you know that an American man broke the marathon world record earlier this year? Are you surprised to learn that it took him a little more than 33 hours to complete the race?

Meet Adam Gorlitzky, who in January 2020 completed the Charleston (SC) Marathon in 33 hours, 50 minutes, 24 seconds in a robotic exoskeleton suit -- shattering the previous “exoskeleton marathon” record by almost three hours.  

Gorlitzky, who is paralyzed from the waist down due to a December 2005 car accident, has completed more than fifty road races in the state-of-the-art exoskeleton suit as part of his effort to raise awareness and funds for his non-profit, I GOT LEGS. The organization’s mission is to “ReEnable” athletes with physical challenges by providing opportunities, programs, and grants that unlock an improved quality of life. The goal is to support improvements to life-changing technology for the physically challenged.

Today’s episode features an excerpt of Curt Mercadante’s upcoming full interview with Adam Gorlitzky, paralyzed from the waist down due to a December 2005 car accident. Adam discusses how a robotic exoskeleton suit has given him freedom, and empowered him to complete 50 road races, including setting a world record in the marathon.

What does freedom mean to you? It’s the question we ask our guests in this podcast, and it’s also something Curt Mercadante asks every one of his clients.

The fact is, freedom means something different to everyone. 

You have to determine what that word means to you, and how you can create freedom and fulfillment in your life.

In today’s episode, Curt shares his “Freedom Index” activity to help you measure the amount of freedom and fulfillment in your life.

Curt Mercadante interviews mindset coach and author Marcus Aurelius Anderson about how we can not only be resilient amidst the current COVID-19 crisis, but also find gratitude amidst our adversity.

At the age of 37, Anderson got an age waiver to enter the U.S. Army. While training to deploy, he broke his back, died twice on the operating table, and spent a year paralyzed. He came out of this situation with a physical and mental recover and now coaches and inspiries individuals around the globe.

He is the author of the powerful book, The Gift of Adversity: Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose.

How can we prepare ourselves for crises like the one in which we currently find ourselves? The key lies in “micro-adversities,” says mindset coach and speaker Marcus Aurelius Anderson, author of the book, The Gift of Adversity: Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose.

“The reality is most people that are fearful right now (due to the COVID-19), they’re not really scared….they’re not prepared,” said Anderson.

At the age of 37, Anderson got an age waiver to enter the U.S. Army. While training to deploy, he broke his back, died twice on the operating table, and spent a year paralyzed. He came out of this situation with a physical and mental recover and now coaches and inspiries individuals around the globe.

Today’s episode is an excerpt of the full interview that will air later this week.

As we weather the COVID-19 crisis, and many of us are in “quarantine” or “self-isolation”, it’s become common for people to talk about the importance of “health” over the “economy.”

Today’s episode isn’t a debate about health vs. economy. Rather it’s a call to action to prove you care about your health.

Use this time as an opportunity to invest in your mental and physical health.

Listen to the full conversation between Curt Mercadante and Chris Singleton, in which they discuss Chris’ love and forgiveness following his mother’s murder; how he stays centered and resilient amidst adversity; and why baseball is so damn awesome. 

Chris Singleton is a former pro baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization, inspirational speaker, who helped heal a city after his mother was one of nine people gunned down at Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC in 2015.

Curt Mercadante interviews Chris Singleton, former pro baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization, inspirational speaker, who helped heal a city after his mother was one of nine people gunned down at Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC in 2015.

“I think in situations like what happened to me, it was like, if this happens to you and your family in a church, you can think two ways: You can think there's no way there's a God if this happens, or you can say, God, I don't know how this happened, but I need you to get me through it. I put everything I had into God, and said, ‘Hey, I need help. Can you push me through this?’ And, that's when I would say the forgiveness came.”

The modern world is anything but still. Your phone beeps with notifications of the latest text, tweet or Facebook message. Cable news talking heads yelling at each other.

Viral pandemics causing travel bans while professional basketball is cancelled while a former government and U.S. vice presidential candidate raps, “I Like Big Butts” on national TV.

Anything but still.

In today’s episode, Curt shares the simple six-part affirmation he repeats in the early morning, during his workouts, and throughout the day to keep himself still, centered, and focused.

“If you have the ability to help someone, it's your responsibility to reach out to them.” - Mark Hunter, a.k.a., "The Sales Hunter

In today’s episode, Curt Mercadante interviews Mark Hunter, author of the new book, "A Mind for Sales: Daily Habits and Practical Strategies for Sales Success."

With some business owners wondering if it’s possible or even “tone deaf” to sell in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Hunter says it may be your responsibility to continue selling.

“What is the definition of sales? It's about helping other people see and achieve what they didn't think was possible,” said Hunter. “If you have the ability to help someone, it's your responsibility to reach out to them.”

Hunter previously published "High-Profit Prospecting: Powerful Strategies to Find the Best Leads and Drive Breakthrough Sales Results" and "High-Profit Selling: Win the Sale Without Compromising on Price."