The ability to persuade is power, for good or for bad. In this episode Rudy and Joe share from their experiences with the power of persuasion to help you reach higher and achieve greatness.

About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!"

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Jerry Schemmel is a renowned sportscaster.  He spent a decade as the radio play-by-play voice of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies, and prior to that, he served as play-by-play announcer for the NBA's Denver Nuggets. 

In this episode, Jerry is his harrowing yet amazing story of survival, which he's chronicled in his book, "Chosen to Live."

About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!"

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

When pursuing your goals, certain external obstacles might exist that prevent you from attaining your dreams. Maybe it's a lack of resources, dealing with a family crisis or struggling with something like the pandemic.

But there are times when we put limitations on our pursuit of success. Sometimes pursuing your dream requires you to move out of your own way.  Jim Carrey once observed, "There are people who live their entire lives in fear, disguised as practicality."

You may be that person who has dreams - but have become your own worst enemy. You may need to ask yourself: what's really hold holding me back?

We have identified four major – mostly self-imposed obstacles - that keep people from pursuing their dreams. Identifying these obstacles will allow you to take the necessary steps to overcome them.

About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!"

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Our guest knows this well.  WorldVentures' chief visionary officer Wayne Nugent founded his company on fun, freedom and fulfillment. Today, Wayne's acclaim for being the master in the art of living is a result of his wisdom and compassion.

He mentors his representatives to magnify their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and financial lives. 

About Wayne Nugent

WorldVentures' luminary and Chief Visionary Officer Wayne Nugent founded the company on fun, freedom and fulfillment, he was revered for his vision, showing thousands worldwide how to reinstate hope and ultimately become masters in the art of living. Today, Wayne's acclaim for being the Master in the Art of Living is a result of his wisdom and compassion. He is a sought-after visionary, mentoring WorldVentures Representatives to magnify their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and financial lives.

About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!"

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Actor Joe Barbara has achieved acclaim as both a Broadway and television star. But like most who achieve success in his profession, it takes equal parts talent and tenacity.  In this episode, Joe shares his incredible story of how sheer determination ultimately landed him his first leading role in a legendary Broadway musical!

About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!"

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Dr, Chiann Fan Gibson was born in Tokyo Japan to Taiwanese parents.

In 1971, with less than $200 to their name, Chiann Fan and her family immigrated to the U. S. to pursue the American Dream.

Struggling at first with both finances and the language barrier, Chiann and her two sisters soon excelled and all three  graduated with honors.

After graduating college, Chiann set her sites on dentistry and by 2016, Dr. Chiann Fan Gibson was named President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the third woman, and first woman of Asian descent, to do so.

Dr. Gibson is proof that immigrants achieving the classic American success story is still possible. 

About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!"

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

In this episode, football coach Rob Mendez, born without limbs, shares his incredibly inspiring story of living fearlessly in pursuit of his goals and dreams!

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Rudy continues his movie's message of hope, perseverance, and self-reliance, by sharing the amazing and inspiring true stories of everyday people who are 'Rudys' in their own lives. People of all ages who are choosing courage over adversity, beating the odds, and making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.  Rudy is joined each week by Joe Garner, six-time New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including Echoes of Notre Dame Football.  Subscribe today!  The series begins March 23rd.

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Former Navy Seal, Jake Young, shares his inspiring story of how he became a Seal out of a desire for challenge in his life only to use his skills as a Seal to navigate the challenges he faces now in his everyday life.  

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Rudy continues his movie's message of hope, perseverance, and self-reliance, by sharing the amazing and inspiring true stories of everyday people who are 'Rudys' in their own lives. People of all ages who are choosing courage over adversity, beating the odds, and making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.  Rudy is joined each week by Joe Garner, six-time New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including Echoes of Notre Dame Football.  Subscribe today!  The series begins March 23rd.

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Fear of rejection. Fear of failure. Fear of inadequacy. Fear of change. All are illusions. In this episode, Rudy and Joe share from their own experiences to help you go from fearful to fearless in pursuit of your goals and dreams!

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Rudy continues his movie's message of hope, perseverance, and self-reliance, by sharing the amazing and inspiring true stories of everyday people who are 'Rudys' in their own lives. People of all ages who are choosing courage over adversity, beating the odds, and making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.  Rudy is joined each week by Joe Garner, six-time New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including Echoes of Notre Dame Football.  Subscribe today!  The series begins March 23rd.

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Husband & wife country singing duo, Shannon Haley and Ryan Michaels, share the story of their journey in life, love, and their pursuit of country music superstardom.

www.haley&michaels.com

https://www.facebook.com/HaleyandMichaels/

Twitter - @haleynmichaels (Blue check mark)

About Haley & Michaels Haley & Michaels grew up in Northern California just three miles apart but didn't meet until they were both living in Nashville. They had immediate chemistry and have been writing and recording together ever since; they were married in May 2015. The duo has been featured on numerous Spotify playlists, amassing over 30 million online streams, has appeared twice on NBC's Today and has also experienced great success on SiriusXM's "The Highway". They have sold more than 200,000 digital downloads independently. Haley & Michaels signed with Sony/ATV as songwriters, and additionally with Sony ATV's label imprint Hickory Records/RED Music and are in the studio working on their first full-length studio album due out later this year.