How do you turn a near-death experience at 19 years old into a philosophy for life and business?

Jordan Mendoza, a top LinkedIn voice and host of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, takes us back to the terrifying moment in Wyoming when he woke up in a truck sliding at 70mph. He details the gruesome reality of the crash, losing pints of blood, requiring 52 staples to put his legs back together, and the moment he was told he might never walk again.

This episode dives deep into the FailCraft theme: using physical and emotional scars as fuel. Jordan opens up about growing up with an abusive stepfather, the inspiration he drew from his mother's health battles, and how he finally found the courage to be authentic on LinkedIn. Discover the tools and mindset shifts he uses to turn significant personal hardship into a global brand.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Jordan's harrowing story of surviving a rollover car crash at 70mph.

* The reality of his recovery: From a walker to 52 staples and learning to walk again.

* How faith and community helped him remain positive during the lowest points.

* Why it took the loss of his mother to finally embrace his own story.

* The struggle of balancing a professional LinkedIn brand with raw vulnerability.

* How undiagnosed ADHD and being a "disruptor" shaped his trailblazing path.

* Two practical tools (MBTI & StrengthsFinder) to help you get unstuck.

* The formula for results: Action - Momentum - Consistency - Habits.

* Jordan's definition of true success: Seeing his clients win.

This episode is for anyone who feels defined by their past trauma, entrepreneurs struggling to be authentic online, or anyone who needs proof that you can rebuild a life after a devastating crash.

Connect With Jordan Mendoza:

* Get the Book (The Life-Changing Power of Adversity): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1967424802?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_0M93C54V6QD4MHGCZXB2&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_0M93C54V6QD4MHGCZXB2&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_0M93C54V6QD4MHGCZXB2&bestFormat=true

* Website: https://jordanjmendoza.com/

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/

* Podcast: Blaze Your Own Trail

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Jordan Mendoza’s Resilience

01:44 The 70mph Crash: A Defining Moment of Adversity

04:40 The Recovery: 52 Staples and Learning to Walk Again

07:11 Staying Positive: The Role of Faith and Community

08:55 Why Losing His Mom Sparked His Authenticity on LinkedIn

12:26 ADHD & The "Blaze Your Own Trail" Philosophy

14:39 Practical Advice for the Stuck: MBTI & StrengthsFinder

18:23 The Formula: Action Creates Momentum

17:50 Jordan's Definition of True Success

19:09 How to Get Jordan's Book