Acta Non Verba

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.

On today’s episode Jason Gardner shares how his experience in the Navy SEALS created an opportunity to share leadership lessons that help businesses create and empathy and understanding within their organizations. Listen in as Jason and I dive into the importance of kindness, creating personal discipline in everyday life to overcome micro adversities, and how to show empathy without needing to agree.   Jason Gardner is a former Navy SEAL combat leader, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front. Jason spent nearly 30 years in the Navy SEALS with nine deployments across the globe with experience operating in violent cities in both Iraq and Afghanistan.   Jason has seen firsthand the power of the leadership lessons taught at Echelon Front. He bring perspectives from every level of leadership from a frontline SEAL sniper to a SEAL team, five-command master. As a lead instructor with Navy special warfare group, on training detachment he created and implemented realistic and challenging special operation combat training to better prepare sealed units for the real-world battlefield.   Visit Jason’s Website: 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.

Today we’re celebrating 100 episodes of the Acta Non Verba podcast. Listen in as I look back on 100 conversations that overcome limiting beliefs, and elevate our expectations of ourselves and each other. Tune in as I explore profound lessons learned from some of the top athletes, coaches, authors, and humans who find the gift in adversity every day. I’m breaking down tales of scaling businesses, embracing challenges, understanding the science behind fear. Learn how to be a leader in times of adversity and the mindset shifts that elevate you to the 1%.   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.