Facing Excuses: A Business Mindset Through Humor

This chapter explores a humorous mugging experience that sparks reflection on fear and the importance of addressing challenges. The speakers connect this personal story to the world of business, encouraging listeners to adopt a proactive mindset against complacency and procrastination.

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In this powerful episode, Tom sits down with longtime friend and leadership coach Adam Mock. Adam shares a deeply personal story about overcoming a dark time in his life, how one simple request changed everything, and the profound ripple effect that followed. They also dive into leadership, identity, dreaming bigger, and Adam’s brand-new book, Rescue Your Dreams. Plus, Tom and Adam wrap up with a hilarious story about the time Adam got mugged—and how he handled it in a very "Adam" way.

If you or someone you know is struggling, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, Tom and Adam discuss:

[00:00] Introduction to Adam Mock and his impact on Tom’s life
[01:44] The backstory behind Tom’s “MOTOR” tattoo and brand
[04:50] How Adam’s encouragement helped inspire the birth of The Contractor Fight
[06:30] Adam’s powerful and emotional story of almost ending his life
[13:18] What Adam would say to someone feeling hopeless today
[17:22] The loneliness epidemic among men and entrepreneurs
[25:19] Building grit and resilience: What are you willing to do or go through?
[31:03] Why most people struggle to dream—and how to rescue yours
[38:23] The three life-changing questions to ask yourself
[41:00] The problem with chasing versus rescuing your dreams
[49:30] How Adam sets and achieves massive goals
[57:03] Proof Wallets’ incredible act of kindness and how to win a survivor wallet
[01:03:48] A hilarious story about Adam getting mugged (and why speaking up matters)

Links from the episode:

Grab Adam Mock’s new book Rescue Your Dreams
Proof Wallets: https://carryproof.com
DM your survivor story or nominate someone:
Tom: @fightwithtom
Adam: @adammock.lcs

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