Acta Non Verba

This week on Acta Non Verba I’m retelling the story of Hannibal Barca and how his choices and determination when invading Rome can help you face your own adversity. Listen in and ask yourself how you would act if you knew no one was coming to save you. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Carlos Mendez, a former Navy medic, sniper, and point man who is now a leadership instructor at Echelon Front discusses his leadership journey, highlighting the challenges and skill sets involved in each role. Listen in as we delve into topics such as navigation skills, the importance of resilience and discipline, the balance between humility and confidence in leadership, and Carlos' transition from the military to a career in finance. Carlos is a former Navy SEAL who started his Naval career as a medic with the Marines where he completed two deployments. Upon his completion of BUD/s he was assigned to SEAL Team One where he served as the medic, primary sniper, and point man and completed deployments to Southeast Asia, Iraq, Central America, and Afghanistan. Carlos then served under Jocko as the lead instructor in charge of teaching Close Quarter Combat for the all the West Coast SEAL Teams. During his time there, Carlos was chosen for the prestigious Seaman to Admiral program through which the SEAL Teams cut the member away to complete their undergrad degree and come back as an officer. Former recipients of this award include Jocko Willink and Jonny Kim.   After completing his undergrad degree in finance at the University of San Diego, Carlos came back to complete two more deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as the Assistant Officer in Charge and the Officer in Charge at both SEAL Team Three and Special Reconnaissance Team One. Carlos finished his Naval career as the Executive Officer for SEAL Training command. After separating from the service and before joining Echelon Front, Carlos completed his MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and worked as an investment banker.   You can learn more about Carlos and his work at: https://echelonfront.com   Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Victor Pierantoni discusses how incorporating Zen and Stoic principles can lead to personal transformation. Listen in as Victor shares his coaching approach called liberation leadership training, which aims to remove obstacles and negative emotions to tap into innate wisdom. We also explore the role of gratitude, stillness, and meditation in personal growth. Victor Pierantoni is a coach, lifelong martial artist, philosophy enthusiast and founder of The Zen Stoic. He developed liberation leadership training to help burnt out coaches, leaders and CEOs create meaningful transformation in 90 days. You can learn more about his work at www.thezenstoic.com Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Christopher Sommer shares how language impacts logic, the biggest complaint with CrossFit and athletes, how to understand what you actually control. Listen in as we explore what he’s learned from top business professionals, serving his ideal client, and how he’s taking his mission to the next level. Coach Christopher Sommer is a world-renowned gymnastics instructor and long-time US Jr National Team Coach with nearly 40 years’ experience at Regional, National and Olympic level. He is known for building his athletes into some of the strongest, most powerful gymnasts in the world. Coach Sommer is the founder of Gymnastic Bodies, a hugely popular gymnastic strength training system. His book, Building the Gymnastic Body, is a groundbreaking training guide designed for non-gymnasts to improve their strength and mobility with routines used by world-class athletes. You can learn more about his work at https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Christopher Sommer shares the science behind building a gymnastic body, how he helps individuals perform at a world class level, and how to stop waiting for others to confirm your success. Listen in as we explore what gets him excited about a challenge and how he motivates his team and himself. Coach Christopher Sommer is a world-renowned gymnastics instructor and long-time US Jr National Team Coach with nearly 40 years’ experience at Regional, National and Olympic level. He is known for building his athletes into some of the strongest, most powerful gymnasts in the world. Coach Sommer is the founder of Gymnastic Bodies, a hugely popular gymnastic strength training system. His book, Building the Gymnastic Body, is a groundbreaking training guide designed for non-gymnasts to improve their strength and mobility with routines used by world-class athletes. You can learn more about his work at https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wished you could go back in time and give your younger self some advice? Today I’m sharing why giving myself advice would have been a waste of time for four reasons: a lack of emotional intelligence, a tendency to ignore advice, procrastination, and a lack of purpose. But don't worry, the episode doesn't leave you hanging. I’m also sharing how to avoid these pitfalls and live a life of action and purpose. So, if you're looking for some practical tips on how to make the most of your life, be sure to check out this episode. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, Michael Ostrolenk, an expert in transformational leadership and optimal health discusses his views on achieving peak performance, including his participation in the SEALFIT event. Listen in as we explore the Resilience Challenges that Michael and JC Glick have been doing, which involve physical and psychological exercises. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience and the role it plays in our lives, as well as the importance of relationships, recovery, and rituals in optimizing one's health and performance. Michael also shares the potential benefits and risks of various approaches to personal growth and development, including the use of psychedelics. Michael Ostrolenk is a Master Coach and Head Instructor with SEALFIT Unbeatable Mind Academy. He worked closely with CDR Mark Divine (Ret- U.S Navy SEAL) in creating the Unbeatable Mind Online Accelerated Learning program in 2010. He also co-created and ran Unbeatable Mind’s Master Mind group called the Inner Circle (2015-2019.) He also worked with Sean Hargans Ph.D. in 2018 in co-creating the Unbeatable Mind Coach in Training Program which included program development, teaching and supervisory roles. He presently serves as faculty for the program. He also helped to organize and coordinate SEALFIT’s annual training and learning summits 2015-2019.  Michael is also a Master Coach for Spartan 7 Round Table Phalanx Executive Experiential and Leadership Course under former U.S. Navy SEAL’s Dan Cerrillo and Chriss Smith.  Michael is the Director of Human Resilience at Apeiron Zoh where he works with medical and psychological staff in creating online and in-person programs seeking to transcend the limits of human performance and health.  Connect with Michael: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, Mark Metry discusses the impact of big pharma and food industries on people's health. Listen in as we also touch on the issue of doctors not providing enough information about nutrition and the need for leaders to push for change in school lunch programs and government policies. Mark emphasizes the importance of taking action and making conscious choices about what we consume physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically. We also discuss the importance of spirituality and its role in society. Mark Metry is a mental health advocate, certified nutrition coach, counselor, and author. Mark has dedicated his life and time to teaching professionals, entrepreneurs, students how to manage social anxiety and rewire the mind. Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode marketing expert and thought leader Tom Amenta joins me to discuss the importance of authenticity when building your brand. Listen in as Tom and I explore how authenticity helps you connect with your target audience, sound business strategies to help you embrace Adversity while staying true to yourself, and how Tom’s military experience helped him become a better businessman. Tom Amenta is an award-winning thought leader with 15 years of experience in content creation, marketing and operations. Tom is a former Army ranger and has worked with the best in the world, giving authentic personalities a better understanding of what it takes to create a brand. You can connect with Tom via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-amenta-5a74356/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I’m sharing the most profound lessons I learned from attending the Arête Syndicate LIVE Event and what you need to know to view Adversity in business and in life as a gift. Listen in as I share what these leaders had to say about leveraging discomfort for your own success, the number one reason you should study yourself, and how to be a persuasive speaker. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.