In this compelling episode of the Wisdom Seekers Podcast we welcome Dr. Adam Crilly, an accomplished physician and avid cyclist, who shares his harrowing yet inspirational life journey. 

Adam recounts his troubled childhood marked by family strife, including an alcoholic father and the tragic loss of his older brother, which shaped his resilience and drive for success. 

Despite his professional accomplishments, including becoming a medical director and chief of staff, Adam faced significant emotional turmoil exacerbated by unprocessed trauma. 

He discusses the weight of expectations and how these pressures manifested as anxiety during residency, ultimately leading him to seek help through therapy and coping mechanisms like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). 

Throughout the episode, Adam emphasizes the importance of being authentic, the transformative power of vulnerability, and the need for mental health awareness. 

His story serves as a testament to overcoming adversity, shifting success perceptions, and recognizing that resilience can lead to a more fulfilled life.

Pay close attention, take notes and may you find the nuggets of wisdom that you seek.

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The comeback episode!

#011 - Greg Smith is our guest for episode 11 of Wisdom Seekers Podcast.

A serial entrepreneur Greg dives deeply into the process of becoming a person who attracts opportunity.  

In his story you are going to hear how a childhood conversation propelled Greg to not only find success but to continue building success upon success upon success.  He goes through the business model that can teach a person the most about leadership, growth and communication and then shows how you can leverage that to continue making forward progress.  For every entrepreneur who is struggling Greg will show you how to become more.  

An important entrepreneurial trait is the growth mindset.   The ability to constantly stay in a state of learning and exploration.  Through Greg’s story you will learn how to develop the growth mindset.

Pay close attention, take notes and may you find the nuggets of wisdom that you seek.

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#010 - Tom Sosnoff is our guest for episode 10 of Wisdom Seekers Podcast.

A trader on the CBOE for 40 years and Financial Technology entrepreneur who sold his first company for $750 Million and his second company for $1.125 Billion Tom will blow your mind as to what is possible in personal finance in the current digital age.  

In his incredible story you are going to hear how a 22 year old college graduate took the first job offered and went on to completely revolutionize that industry.  Not once but twice!  For every entrepreneur who is struggling Tom offers amazing insight into what might be happening.  

An extremely important entrepreneurial skill is quick decision making.  The sheer ability to process mental data fast can be the difference between success and failure.  Tom demonstrates again and again how the average person can increase their processing power - predictability and profitably. 

Pay close attention, take notes and may you find the nuggets of wisdom that you seek.

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#009 - Jim Hyde is our guest for episode 9 of Wisdom Seekers Podcast.

Mechanical engineer, 3rd Degree Aikido Black Belt and self taught musician with multiple musical instruments; Jim covers one of the most critical skills for success in any venture:  developing your personal ability to learn.  

In his amazing story you are going to hear how musical recitals as a child laid a foundation for Jim to be able to not only perform at the highest level but to teach others to do the same.  Although the context is Aikido and music, you can take his tips and hacks and apply them in your own learning journey.

There is no greater skill an entrepreneur can develop than how to learn.  For some it’s a strength but for many others Learner doesn’t even show up in the top 10 strengths.  If you are seeking to learn complex new business skills like:  affiliate marketing, real estate, options trading, search engine optimization or network marketing but you simply aren’t getting traction… it could be because of a lack of understanding the “process of learning”.  If you find yourself in the season of trying to gain proficiency in a new area this is the episode for you! 

Pay close attention, take notes and may you find the nuggets of wisdom that you seek.

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#008 - Brandon LaRue is our guest for episode 8 of Wisdom Seekers Podcast.

Former strength coach for the Chicago Cubs Brandon covers a very important topic for all entrepreneurs:  how to redefine yourself.

In his incredible story you are going to hear how Brandon became a strength coach for the Cubs (it’s not how you think!) then transitioned to a decade long uber successful supplement business only to have to redefine himself yet again as that business ended into an author and entrepreneur.

This episode is a template of how to redefine yourself through unanticipated changes - both professional and personal.  Along the way he shares valuable insight on how to get started and how to protect yourself from ill-intentioned partners.  If you find yourself in the season of restarting this is the episode for you! 

Pay close attention, take notes and may you find the nuggets of wisdom that you seek.

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#007 - David Sanborn is our guest for episode 7 of Wisdom Seekers Podcast.

He dropped out of high school to pursue his dream of owning a bike shop, got a loan and a gift and started the most improbable success story you have ever heard!

In this incredible story you’ll hear David's journey from discovering a love for cycling all the way to a random event that evolved into an iconic brand.  From humble beginnings David’s World Cycle now has 21 bicycle shops and is North America’s largest dealer for Trek.  Time and again you’ll hear David using his mantra “persistence beats resistance” in real life circumstances only to watch things finally go his way.  

This episode is loaded with tactics for any startup in any niche but most importantly David goes through the mindset of why the tactic was needed at a particular time.  If you are in the beginning stages of starting your business make sure you listen and re-listen to this one!

Pay close attention, take notes and may you find the nuggets of wisdom that you seek.

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#006 - Logan Stout is our guest for episode 6 of Wisdom Seekers Podcast.

Raised by a single mom who believed that in the world where there are the have’s and the have not’s; she and Logan were destined to be have not’s.  Logan had other plans!

In this incredible story you’ll hear Logan’s journey from playing baseball at the professional level to marrying his high school sweetheart to succeeding in multiple businesses.  In fact Logan has been recognized as one of the Top Business Professionals To Follow in 2021!!  Truly a rags to riches story and proof that the American Dream is possible for anyone who is willing to work hard. 

This episode is loaded with leadership nuggets and mental frameworks that allow you to see a path through the forest to your own success.  Success at the highest level is a mental game and Logan is a giant in that game.  Make sure you listen and re-listen to this one!

Pay close attention, take notes and may you find the nuggets of wisdom that you seek.

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#005 - Abid A. Buttar is our guest for episode 5 of wisdom seekers podcast.

Abid is referred to as “abu” which means father in Arabic.  That’s because he is my father.  85 years old at the time of the recording, 7 year stroke survivor, widower of a 52 year marriage, father of 4 and grandfather of 9.  The dude is a stud!

In his incredible story you’ll hear the backstory of an immigrant who moved his whole family to the United States in his 40’s. Success is always preceded by a mindset and you’ll be treated to a glimpse of a very unique mindset.  

This episode is loaded with surprises - from understanding the value of being defiant to the trials of starting multiple businesses to raising kids in a different way than you were raised and ultimately the MOST significant life hack for success.  When you hear it… you’ll understand.

Pay close attention, take notes and may you find the nuggets of wisdom that you seek.

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#004 - Sensei Andy Demko is a 7th Dan Shihan (master teacher) in the United States Aikido Federation.  He has been studying and teaching Aikido for over 55 years!

In his amazing story you’ll hear a wide variety of topics covered:
- what the essence of Aikido is
- it's place in personal development 

But most importantly sensei systematically uncovers WHO you have to become in order to attract success.  

This episode will give you a road map for success in the words of a Master.  You'll discover that the difference maker is very small... in fact it's only one small decision :) 

Pay close attention, take notes and may you find the nuggets of wisdom that you seek.

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https://www.kimandz.com/wisdomseekerspodcast/4