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In 2015, Jon Kinsler was involved in a near fatal car accident that would leave him face-to-face with his fiercest competition to date - A severe traumatic brain injury.

Jonathan "Jon" Kinsler is a survivor, a competitor, and a coach! Even at a young age Jon understood what hard work meant and he knew what was truly important in life. These attributes would be tested in the most fiercest way possible in 2015 when a near death motor vehicle accident would result in a severe traumatic brain injury.

Fighting back Jon would lean on the unwavering support of his family while being supported by the incredible staff at Brooks Rehabilitation and Halifax Hospital. Today, Jon is living proof that none of us know what we are capable of until we are faced with tragedy.

I hope you will find the inspiration and encouragement offered through Jon Kinsler's story as a reminder that this life is worth fighting for! Sometimes, you just have to be willing to give it everything you've got!

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Are you spending your life trying to run away from your past? Or are you focused forward, running towards your hopes, your dreams, your future?

When we're constantly running away, we're living in a state of fear and anxiety. We're always looking over our shoulder, wondering when the next shoe will drop.

But when we start running towards big hopes, dreams, and opportunities, we're living in a state of possibility and excitement. We're embracing the unknown, and we're open to new experiences and challenges.

And that's what I want for you! Listen to today's episode and then take action! Put something into place and start shifting your mindset towards the direction you want to be going, not constantly looking bacwards at the pain you left behind!

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Fitz Koehler was diagnosed with breast cancer, told she would have to begin chemotherapy, and faced with the real possibility that all she had worked towards could now be over. But quitting was not an option. Surrendering was not her style. And therefor, the only option was to Win the Race of Life!

"None of us can control everything that happens in this life, but what we can control is how we react when it does happen!"

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Fitz Koehler's background in sports and how she began a successful career as a race announcer.
• What it was like for Fitz to be told that she had breast cancer.
• Fitz's decision to make difficult, yet powerful decisions prior to treatment with the attitude that life is worth living.
• The way in which Fitz's career healed her.
• Learning that pity parties don't work and making the best out of a bad situation is the only way to thrive in life.
• And of course, Fitz's books that serve as a blueprint for making a comeback after cancer.

Fitz Koehler's story is one of strength, resilience, and living life to the fullest. She reminds us to focus on the good, maintain our passions, and make the best out of any situation. Her books serve as valuable resources for anyone looking to make their comeback after cancer. I hope her story inspires you as much as it inspired me.

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So often, we get stuck in planning and thinking about things, but never actually taking the first step. And that is why Today, we're going to discuss why taking action is so crucial to our success, our own personal fulfillment, and happiness, and how we can overcome some of the barriers that prevent us from doing so.

And I have one easy to remember thing that is going to tie this altogether just perfectly. And that is to stop doing what we have all been taught. Ready. Aim. Fire.

And instead, start shouting, Ready! Fire! Aim!

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Let’s Create Your Life’s Roadmap! A roadmap designed to take you from where you are, to where you want to be.

We'll figure out where you want to go, what way you’re going to take to get there, and see if we can’t find some shortcuts along the way!

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Are you fighting for something bigger than yourself? It's a question we should all be asking ourselves. And that's because fighting for a cause gives us purpose and meaning, it empowers us to make a positive impact on the world, and it builds relationships and creates a sense of community that can be felt for generations.

Today's episode was inspired by the guest inside episode 161, Brian Slade, who has dedicated his entire career to fighting for a cause bigger than himself. Originally, this was fighting for his country as a helicopter pilot in the US military, and now it is fighting for people suffering from PTSD through his book, Cleared Hot.

Inside of today's episode, host Kevin Lowe encourages you to think about your own life and what cause you are fighting for. He believes that everyone should be fighting for something bigger than themselves and explains why this is so important. He also provides actionable items that the listener can implement right away to help them find their own cause worth fighting for!

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Go behind enemy lines with Apache Gunship pilot Brian Slade! It's an exhilarating ride that will ironically equip you with the tools needed to survive the battles raging in your own life!

Brian L. Slade has held command positions in the Army and the Air Force and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and fourteen combat air medals. He attended Utah State, where he earned a BA and was commissioned as an Army Aviation second lieutenant. He's also earned an MA in aviation instruction. Brian currently serves as a lieutenant colonel for Air Force Combat Search and Rescue.

One in three will experience a significant trauma in their life. For army Apache pilot Brian Slade, his first was in Afghanistan.

Offering a unique perspective on preparing one's mind for trauma, Brian's book, Cleared Hot is intense, instructive, humorous, and brutally honest. This book puts readers in the cockpit of the most lethal helicopter in the world as Slade learns on the job, combating a tenacious enemy against all odds in the most challenging environment imaginable.

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Which would you choose? A magic penny that doubles in value each day over the next month, or one million bucks? Do you play it safe and take the cash? Or take a chance and put your faith in the Magic Penny? The choice is yours!

"But what if we didn't know how the story would end? Would you still have put your trust in this Magic Penny or played it safe and taken the cash? That's the real question."

The Magic Penny is a metaphor for life and the importance of patience. The story tells of one person with two choices, one option to take a million dollars or a single penny that increases in value by doubling every day for a month.

This fun little scenario actually has a significance of immense value. The story teaches that the best things in life take time, as evidenced by Grandma's soup and a bottle of wine. It also emphasizes the compounding effect of time, where a single penny is not worth much, but with enough time it can become worth a lot. Ultimately, the story encourages people to be patient in life and to appreciate the value of time.

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From working on hit shows like Punk’d, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, and Laguna Beach to helping to develop top tier talent such as the incredible Mandy Moore, Vinnie Potestivo has and continues to leave a lasting impact on the world of entertainment!

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy Award-winning Creator, Producer, and Brand Advisor who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make an impact!

Vinnie worked as a network executive at MTV from 1998 – 2007 where he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals. But MTV would prove to be merely a launching point for a long and abundant career moving forward!

Because the truth is, Vinnie Potistivo is the star of the show!

He has spent his entire career shining light on everyone else. It’s the stars like Mandy Moore that he has been behind. And it’s no doubt that true stars they are. I mean come on, Mandy Moor! Like OMG!

But today, on this podcast, in this episode I want to shine the spotlight on Vinnie Potestivo!

It’s time the world gets to know the Star whose been hiding behind the curtain for way too long.

I introduce to you, today’s featured guest and my new friend,

Vinnie Potestivo!

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I had no idea that the Summer of 2003 would be the last Summer of life as I knew it. But God knew it. And God's hands were at work, being sure that I would remember that Summer for the rest of my life!

"We never know what tomorrow will hold, and that's why it is so important that we never take a single day, a single moment for grantid."

To help celebrate the 60th Birthday of my biggest fan, my most loyal listener, my dear old Dad today's episode was born! Looking back on my life, there's one year, one Summer that sticks out above the rest.

The year was from September 2002 - October 2003. It was the year of my Sweet 16 Birthday! But more than just turning 16 and getting my dream truck, it was a year that brought about the opportunity for me to work with my dad.

In that hot humid Florida Summer I got to run heavy equipment like my dad's CAT Dozer, a backhoe, a roller, a loader, not to mention my dad's big Ford F350 dualie!

We cleared land. We turned woods into families' new homes. We worked hard. We laughed a lot. We ate lunch in the middle of a field. We did it together. And I'll thank God for every single moment of that Summer for as long as I live.

I hope today's episode is a blessing to you in some way, shape, or form.

Kevin is offering his signiture Life Roadmap Planning Session at NO COST! Sitdown one-on-one with Kevin and map out your 2023 goals and come away with a step-by-step roadmap to take you from where you are, to where you dream of being!

I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!

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