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Today I’m breaking down my experience during The Council event with Jocko Willink. Listen in as I discuss my experience learning more about the four laws of combat and how they apply to daily life as well as my thoughts on how you can take your own leadership experiences to the next level and inspire others. I’m sharing my advice on finding the purpose behind the mission, my key takeaways from The Council event, and why all leadership begins with self-leadership.   You can learn more about Jocko and The Council event here: https://events.echelonfront.com/product/the-council-002-july-20-22-2022/   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.

On today’s episode James Whittaker shares the key strategies and advice he’s gathered while interviewing successful athletes, authors, and entrepreneurs on the Win the Day podcast. Listen in James and I discuss the success habits and consistency strategies of the world’s most successful people and why a one-size strategy may be keeping you from achieving your goals. We explore the difference between having and wanting, how to create sustainability, and the importance of staying present and grounded in the midst of success.   James Whittaker is an international bestselling author, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. He has been featured extensively in television, print, and digital media around the world — including The Today Show, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Sydney Morning Herald — appeared on 500+ podcast and radio shows, and spoken to audiences of 2,000+ people. With a diverse entrepreneurial background, James has launched successful companies and products across a range of industries including health, consulting, and publishing. He has also interviewed more than 200 of the world’s leading athletes, business leaders, and cultural icons to unlock their secrets to success.   James is author of bestselling personal finance and motivation book ‘The Beginner’s Guide to Wealth’, named book of the month by Money Magazine. His second book ‘Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy’ was released in 2018 and has been translated into six languages. It also serves as the official companion to the multimillion-dollar film based on Napoleon Hill’s timeless classic. (James is a proud co-executive producer of the film.)   His latest book 'Andrew Carnegie's Mental Dynamite' was released worldwide in September 2020 in partnership with the Napoleon Hill Foundation.   In his top-rated podcast ‘Win the Day™ with James Whittaker’, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, James shows people how to take ownership of their financial, physical, and mental health.   Today, through his books, speeches, and companies, James helps professionals and entrepreneurs Win the Day™, EVERY day. From Australia originally, the author now lives in Los Angeles, CA. You can learn more about James at: https://www.jameswhitt.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.

On today’s episode Rafa Conde returns to the podcast to discuss the new definition of a warrior and how he’s helping men walk the warrior’s path. Listen in as Rafa and I discuss the problem with false humility, why challenges cause us to doubt ourselves, and why plan B is setting you up for failure. He also shares why people are afraid to be in motion an how literally staying on your feet is the key to success.   Rafa Conde is a man who has dedicated his life to the resurgence of the warrior mind. He has four decades of martial arts training, tutelage under Zen masters from around the world, extensive experience as a DEA/Narcotics/SWAT office and is a former Elite Wall Street Broker. These experiences have led him to initiate a movement known as Man of War; for the purpose of weaponizing men to dominate all facets of their lives.   You can learn more about Rafa and Man of War here: https://www.manofwar.live/   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.

Today serial entrepreneur Jeff Kirschner joins me to discuss the key ingredients to creating a sustainable business with purpose. Listen in as Jeff and I explore why the world needs to hear stories of embracing adversity, why we avoid challenges – subconsciously or intentionally, and how to work through the discomfort of uncertainty. Jeff also shares leadership insights to empowering your team in order to avoid a performance bottleneck and the importance of pragmatic empathy as a leader.  Jeff Kirschner is the Founder & CEO of Litterati, a global community working to create a litter-free planet. Litterati is taking a data-driven approach to understanding one of humanity's most complex and challenging problems.Litterati has been featured by Rolling Stone, CNN, National Geographic, USA Today, Time Magazine, Huffington Post, Upworthy, the San Francisco Chronicle, and many more. Jeff is a serial entrepreneur with a love of storytelling. He is a keynote speaker for Fortune 500 corporations like Google, Facebook, eBay, Keep America Beautiful and more. You can learn more about Jeff in the following ways: Website: www.litterati.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffkirschner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litterati 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.

On today’s episode I’m reviewing Steven Pressfield’s most recent book, Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be. Listen in as I explore the concepts of resistance, the lives within us, and what’s really stopping you from accomplishing your goals. During last week’s conversation Steve shared how it took nearly 30 years to get his first book published at the age of 54 and how his book will help you understand what’s holding you back from your own dreams.   Steven Pressfield is the author of The War of Art which has sold over a million copies globally and been translated into multiple languages. He is a master of historical fiction with Gates of Fire being on the required reading list at West Point and the recommended reading list of the Joint Chiefs. His other books include A Man at Arms, Turning Pro, Do the Work, The Artist's Journey, Tides of War, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Last of the Amazons, Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, Killing Rommel, The Profession, The Lion's Gate, The Warrior Ethos, The Authentic Swing, An American Jew, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, and The Knowledge.   His debut novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance was over 30 years in the making. He hasn't stopped writing since.   Steve lives and writes in California. You can follow him on IG @steven_pressfield. Sign up for his weekly writing newsletter at stevenpressfield.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.

Steven Pressfield, Author of The War of Art, shares the power of overcoming resistance and self-doubt. They discuss giving into resistance and the excavating process of writing. They also explore the differences between writing nonfiction and fiction. The chapter explores the Stoics' belief, the concept of the muse, and taking bold action. They highlight the importance of taking action, overcoming self-doubt, and pushing forward through resistance. Additionally, they share insights on the author's process of writing 'Gates of Fire' and the importance of perseverance and doing the work.

On today’s episode Ron Malhotra shares the key to embracing adversity, growing stronger, and investing in your emotional and mental health. Listen in as Ron and I explore that skill sets needed to thrive, why good times produce weak men, and how self-awareness can create resiliency and success. Ron also shares why we’re currently ill-prepared for adversity and how to know your blind spots when making decisions.   Ron Malhotra is an award-winning wealth planner, renowned thought leader, entrepreneur, international bestselling author, speaker and business mentor. He is also the founder of the successful male and the managing director of Mapletree Wealth Management and the Black Footed Business Advisors.   You can connect with Ron in the following ways: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronmalhotra/?originalSubdomain=au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theronmalhotra/?hl=en   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.

On today’s episode Dr. Theresa Larson shares the mental and character traits that support the work of embracing adversity in everyday life. Listen in as Theresa and I explore the importance of keeping your life in perspective, dealing with family loss, and understanding the difference between reacting and responding. She also discusses the impact of having people around you who are putting in the work and why attention doesn’t create happiness. Dr. Theresa Larson is a leader, wife, mother of two young men, Marine Corps engineer, Veteran, author of Warrior and founder of Movement RX, a company that gives people the tools to live a lifetime of emotional and physical freedom no matter your ability, skin color, gender identity, religion or nationality. Her experiences and expertise led to her becoming a thought leader in the mindful movement in addition to treating and teaching the elements of mindfulness to thousands of people all over the world. You can learn more about Dr. Larson here: https://www.drtheresalarson.com/ Register for her upcoming mindfulness retreat September 16-19 here: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/retreat  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.

On today’s episode Andre Berto discusses the key to successful entrepreneurship and how niching down prepares you to attack your goals. Listen in as Andre and I explore why so many entrepreneurs are attracted to learning and lack execution, why it’s important to surround yourself with the right people, and what Mike Tyson can teach you about success. Andre also shares the worst advice entrepreneurs can take, and the key to finding your niche.   Andre Berto is a professional boxer who holds dual American and Haitian citizenship. He is a two-time former welterweight world champion, having held the WBC and IBF titles between 2008 and 2011, as well as the WBA interim title in 2015. As an amateur he won the National Golden Gloves tournament in 2001 (at light middleweight) and 2003 (welterweight), and would represent the U.S. at the 2003 World Championships, winning a welterweight bronze medal. He also represented Haiti at the 2004 Olympics, reaching the opening round of the welterweight bracket. Since his professional debut in 2004, Berto has become known for his toughness, formidable punching power, and fast hand speed. In the late 2000s he was considered a rising star in the welterweight division, as well as a highly regarded young prospect in boxing. You can connect with Andre in the following ways: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreberto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0QGedak0iA 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.

On today’s episode Rebecca Rouse shares how her experience as a military spouse, business owner, and weightlifter inspired her to coach others to overcome fear and build the mental and physical strength needed to overcome adversity. Listen in as Rebecca and I explore the challenges of being a military spouse, how to continue pushing forward through micro adversities, the problem with six-week challenges in the fitness industry, and how to have a bias for taking action and overcoming fear.   Rebecca Rouse is a strength coach, competitive weightlifter business owner, and military spouse. Coach Rebecca has spent her entire career coaching and leading other coaches in the fitness industry in both corporate and entrepreneurial realms through her business, Semper Stronger. She empowers others to build mental and physical strength so that they can overcome life's challenges with confidence.   You can connect with Rebecca in the following ways: Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebecca.rouse Email: rebecca@semperstronger.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.