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In this episode of The Motion of Gratitude Podcast, host Shannon Missimer sits down with Mark Pankratz, a former college basketball coach turned financial advisor, whose story is a testament to living with purpose, intention, and alignment. From his days as a college athlete and assistant coach under Coach Bruce Pearl at the University of Tennessee to making the courageous leap into the financial industry, Mark’s journey is filled with insightful lessons about identity, faith, and prioritizing what truly matters.

Key Takeaways:

• 💡 Taking a Leap of Faith: Mark shares the pivotal moment when his two-year-old daughter pointed to his workplace and said, "Look, Daddy, there's your home," which led him to leave his coaching career and redefine his identity outside of sports.
• 🌱 Aligning Decisions with Values: How Mark learned to drown out external noise and make decisions guided by his family values and deeper purpose.
• 🧠 The Challenge of Identity Shifts: Insights on navigating the loss of identity—whether transitioning from sports to finance or moving from professional work to stay-at-home parenting, as Mark and his wife experienced.
• 🛠 Navigating Good vs. Good Decisions: Mark discusses how sometimes life presents two great options, and how to choose the path that aligns most with your long-term purpose, even when it’s not the most glamorous choice.
• 🤲 Embracing Life’s Seasons: The importance of recognizing seasons of life, understanding when to lean into family, and when to focus on career growth—and finding balance through intentional consistency.
• 🌍 Creating Community and Connection: Mark shares details about the Knoxville Summit, an event he founded to support leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking authentic connection and personal growth.

Connect with Mark Pankratz:

• 🌐 Website: www.Axiom.nm.com
  www.KnoxvileSummit.com
• 📅 Knoxville Summit: Happening this April—learn more and join this incredible opportunity for connection and growth!

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