Strength Through The Struggle

Nick Morgan is a coach, writer, and speaker. He was a public speechwriter for a governor and eventually started his own business. A series of events led him to the public speaking world. Nick had an experience with his father at age 17 that inspired him to ask what it was about communication that you could receive a lifetime of secrets at a glance. At 17, Nick was also in a tobogganing accident and was in a coma after flatlining for 15 minutes. This experience changed him. He could no longer assess the mood of familiar people. It took a year of studying body language to understand how to read people again.

In this episode, Mark and Nick discuss the conscious mind vs subconscious mind. They talk about what Nick has learned from being technically dead for 15 minutes. They also discuss our job in this life: not to judge other people, but to love other people.

David Henzel was always the "problem child." Growing up he went to 14 different schools, smoked cigarettes and weed, and saw his fair share of struggle, including losing his father when David was only 12. He found entrepreneurship, moved to the US, founded (and then sold) MaxCDN, and has since moved back to Europe. The story only begins there.

In this episode, David and Mark discuss that trying is the most inefficient way to NOT do something. Like Yoda, do or do not, there is no try. David reminds listeners what his father always said: if you have to yell, your argument is too weak. They discuss guilt and shame, serenity and gratitude, and doing things out of love vs out of fear.

Remember: If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. He has written 17 books along the way.

In this episode, Dan and Mark discuss becoming the best version of ourselves. Dan reminds listeners that effort IS success, and happiness or success is progress toward a meaningful goal. They also discuss how all we can do is learn to surf the waves of life, how stress happens when the mind resists what is, and the importance of motion on your path.

John Lex Robinson describes himself as a man of God and a son of God, though he is also an IT professional and family man. He has had a recent resurgence in faith which restored his energy. Lex explains how he did all things "right" (as he thought), but life still crashed down. He got divorced and ran out of energy and motivation. Lex reminds listeners that from rock bottom, there are two ways out - with God, or pressure on those around you.

During this episode, Lex and Mark discuss being a man, relationships with God and yourself, faith, and God.

Sherrie Dunlevy is an author, speaker, and business owner. Earlier in her life she was a TV newscaster and radio talkshow host. Sherrie lost her son when he was just 29 days old. This was a pivot point in her life that ultimately led to her leaving broadcasting and starting anew.

In this episode, Mark and Sherrie discuss trying to inject positivity into the world. They talk about the vulnerability of writing a book, helping people through difficult times, listening to the voice within, and the power of a card. Listeners are reminded of this simple truth: You can never go wrong doing the right thing.

Michael Marcial is an online course coach and consultant who has risen greatly in the last few years. Michael grew up very self sufficient and found success as a high end consultant. He identified himself by his lifestyle. Then everything changed. He went through a divorce, lost his family, his identity, his purpose. Michael found himself living out of his car. His life turned around when he got real with himself. In this episode, Mark and Michael talk about personal growth, choice, and being real and authentic with ourselves.

US Navy SEAL Retired Thomas Shea became a SEAL upon failure at West Point, a moment which altered the course of his life. Highlights of his Navy career include graduating SEAL training, surviving his first combat tour, and becoming a SEAL instructor.

In this episode, Mark and Thom discuss the shift from military life to civilian life. In Shea's words, he was floundering until he realized civilian life was combat.

Mark and Thom also discuss the importance of spirituality, health, and positive relationships in the life of a Seal and the life of a businessman

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Erik Weihenmeyer is a rock climber.

In 2008 he climbed Carstensz Pyramid on the island of Papua New Guinea, completing the Seven Summits, the highest point on every continent. This accomplishment closed the circuit on a 13-year journey that had begun with his 1995 ascent of Denali. He is joined by a select company of only 150 mountaineers to have accomplished the feat.

He is also blind.

In this episode, Mark chats with Erik about No Barriers - a movement started in part by Erik. They discuss how energy is behind every moment of adversity. Erik reminds listeners to surround yourself with a great team, to keep your heart open, and to be a climber, not a camper.

Megan Peterson is the founder of 2nd Chance Counseling Service - a unique platform connecting addicts with therapists, resources, and help in a quick and easy way. The goal of their service is to get help to people when they need it and when it's convenient for them.

In this unique episode, Mark and Megan discuss the science behind addiction and the strength of addicts. They discuss the importance of not giving up on an addict, and how to approach addiction in those you love.