Motiv8 - The Motivation Podcast and Inspiration Podcast Chad Wright: 3 Pillars of Overcoming Adversity
Aug 19, 2025
Discover the three key pillars to overcoming adversity: patience, presence, and deliberation. Chad Wright shares gripping personal tales from ultra marathons and his military background. He emphasizes the power of intentional words and actions in shaping our lives. Tune in for inspiring insights on maintaining focus and resilience in the face of challenges!
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Practice Patient Persistence
- Be patient with yourself, teammates, and the process during long efforts.
- Accept that growth often requires enduring 90 miles to gain 10 miles of progress.
Winning By Staying Present
- Chad describes a head-to-head final with Greg where presence decided the winner.
- Greg thought six hours ahead and his body shut down while Chad stayed present and prevailed.
Presence Drives Physical Resilience
- Losing mental presence creates a physical decline that impairs performance.
- Mental focus, not just physical conditioning, determines who can keep going in extreme endurance.