John Walsh is an author, speaker, coach, mentor and business advisor with a passion for helping students, young professionals, new executives and emerging businesses stand out when it matters most. As the President and CEO of StandoutX, LLC, he and his team work with experts around the world to inspire and develop the next generation of high-performers, leaders and difference makers in business and in life. Before he led the standout movement, John spent 20+ years as a successful executive with Disney and Madison Square Garden. John lives in Central Florida with his wife, three children and beloved puppy.

• Website: www.standoutmovement.com

• Darren Hardy, Robin Sharma, Brendon Burchard

• I'm still practicing mindfulness. I still struggle in the moment if I get upset.

• I use breathing a lot when I'm training, when I'm running or biking. My wife and I have the oura rings and we pay attention to our breathing and heart-rate and restfulness.

• Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

• In high school there was a kid who bullied me verbally and physically and one day I had enough and I grabbed him in the hallway and I pushed him against the wall and I said, “if you ever come near me again I'll beat you up.” He never touched me again. 

• 512 Living Your Best Life Through Radical Self-Love; Tiffany Toombs

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