Gritty Genius

Dr. P discusses viewing failure as feedback and developing a process to better help athletes evaluate post-competition “failure.” She challenges athletes to view every performance as feedback to grow in wisdom and experience that will be carried forward.

This episode is like NONE other- raw, real and DEEP! I had the honor of talking with Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Massey of the United States Army. I am humbled to share space with him as he shares his personal grit story and profoundly life changing moments that forever shaped his life path. He speaks on his experiences as a soldier, in leadership in the military, and how his perspective has developed as a result of it. We talk gratitude, spirituality and religion, and what kind of human being we aspire to be in this world. Adrian is truly an evolved soul and I hope you gain as much as I did from this conversation. Enjoy!

About Adrian Massey:

He is Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army.  He was born in Detroit and raised in Inkster, Michigan.  Upon graduating from Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in 2002 he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.  While attending EMU he studied abroad at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands.  He also, holds a Master’s Degree from Webster University in Information Technology Management and lastly, a Diploma from the United States Army Command and General Staff College class 14-01.  Adrian has served in the U.S. Army for nearly 17 years, has lived in Europe for 8 years of his adult life; served in prestigious units, such as the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and the Second Calvary Regiment in Vilseck, Germany.  Adrian deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom III and Operation Iraqi Freedom 07-09 as a Company Commander, providing communications for over 4,000 Infantryman throughout Baghdad. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for excellence in combat.  Currently Adrian is deployed to Kuwait for 12 months.  Adrian is also published author of a collection of poetry, a book entitled “A Soldier’s Poetic Response: A Slice of His Life” To support and purchase his book -> http://marketingnewauthors.biz/products-page/educational-books/a-soldiers-poetic-response-2/

Here are some of my inital thoughts on goals, intentions, resolutions for the new year! I challenge listeners to first take stock of life and how your new goals, intentions and resolutions will fit in. Does everything in your life align with what you want to create or do you need to let go of things to make space? I also encourage you to have a system to check in on goals to hold yourself accountable. Otherwise, "life" will become the excuse that you didn't follow through or fell off the path. Also, I want you to consider that accomplishing goals, intentions, and resolutions are about change. And REAL change encompasses creating all new behaviors, new thoughts, lifestyle etc. That sh*t ain't easy, so be realistic with what you are able to do set forth. Hence, taking stock. Lastly, have the mental flexibility and faith that even though our goals may not happen in the exact way or timeline , that does not mean they won't come to fruition. Believe that no effort is ever wasted and the seeds of change always sprout. Because you have what it takes to make it happen in 2019!

Dr. P challenges you to ditch the quick-tips-and-tricks mindset and talks about the downsides to that mentality. She gives you five ways to challenge that mindset and to help you refocus on developing the mindset that will get you to your goals! Happy Holidays!

Dr. P briefly discusses non-judgment from a mindfulness perspective but elaborates more on the judgmental attitude that we all posses. She briefly discusses her pattern of judgment, to serve as a defense mechanism from vulnerability, and if we take the time to examine our patterns of judgement we could expand on our capacity for compassion.

Episode Quote: "When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself." -Wayne Dyer

Gritty Genius features it's first ever guest with Marni Sumbal M.S., R.D. CCSD, LD/N, Author of Essential Sports Nutrition (2018), 6x Ironman World Championship qualifier, Board Certified Sport Dietitian, Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, and 14x Ironman finisher.

Marni and Dr. P discuss how grit, persistence, and passion played a role in Marni's journey to publishing her new book, Essential Sports Nutrition. Also, how the loss of her father motivates her daily to be the best person she can be and to inspire others for a healthy lifestyle. Dr. P discusses how TriMarni helped her uncover her personal genius and coached her to a podium spot at 2014 Ironman Texas. They also discuss mental health and encourage athletes to break the stigma.

Dr. P dedicates this episode of Gritty Genius to her husband Ken for his birthday. She reflects on her personal journey of lessons learned in their 10 years together. She offers honest insight as to why she believes that relationships are our greatest teachers.

Correction: The book The Celestine Prophecy was written by James Redfield, but it was through Wayne Dyer that I heard about the book.

Episode 1 highlights where show name originated and the host, Dr. P shares her personal grit story and theme of show.