Acta Non Verba

Understanding the opportunities that lie within adversity is critical for long-term success. This week Nick Ralston shares his story of facing challenges by finding his authentic self and relying on his faith, work ethic and grit. Listen in as Nick shares his daily routine as an NFL athlete, the story of how pandemic isolation inspired a better version of himself, and how he continues to find the potential, whether he faces a win or loss.      Nick Ralston is a fullback for the Dallas Cowboys. He went to Arizona State, Louisiana, and he has overcome a lot of adversity to make it to the NFL. His story of going from underdog to professional athlete will inspire you.   Follow Nick on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/nickralston22   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.

Jeff Smith returns to discuss the weight of decisions and why taking action on a decision can leave us paralyzed in fear. Listen in as Jeff and I explore creating confidence through failure, optimizing your morning with discipline, the problem with being a natural born leader, and the real weight of working a 9 to 5.   Jeff Smith is an entrepreneur, husband, and father of four and a business performance coach and epic real estate investor. He currently leads two masterminds and enjoys RV traveling with his wife and kids. Jeff is also a proud veteran that served with the 75th ranger regiment, second battalion. You can learn more about how he helps others create a legacy through investment on the Tactical Empire podcast.   Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjeffsmith/   You can listen to the Tactical Empire podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/the-tactical-empire/id1576598892   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.

This week Jeff Smith shares how his experience with the 75th Ranger Regiment allowed him to quickly identify priorities and overcome challenges in a tactical way. Listen in as Jeff and I explore how to dig deep to reach the next level of performance, what it means to live with intention, and the secret to creating a plan for what you truly want.   Jeff Smith is an entrepreneur, husband, and father of four and a business performance coach and epic real estate investor. He currently leads two masterminds and enjoys RV traveling with his wife and kids. Jeff is also a proud veteran that served with the 75th ranger regiment, second battalion. You can learn more about how he helps others create a legacy through investment on the Tactical Empire podcast.   You can listen to the Tactical Empire podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/the-tactical-empire/id1576598892   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.

Resilience develops through experience over time. This week Sara McMann reveals how her time spent as a wrestler, Olympian, and MMA competitor prepared her to be successful in the UFC. Listen in as Sara and I discuss how to identify and capitalize on natural skills, why being stubborn is a trait for success, and how being selective when having a competitive mindset can help you hone your abilities. Sara also explores how raising your personal standards attracts a higher caliber of people into your circle.   Sara McMann is an American Mixed Martial Artist who currently competes in the bantamweight division of the ultimate financial championship, the UFC, and is currently ranked number nine in that division.   McMann is a former Olympic wrestler and the first American woman in history to receive a silver medal at the Olympics, which she won in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, the birthplace of wrestling. She's also a world silver medalist and two-time bronze medalist as well as a brown belt under the legendary Marcelo Garcia.   Follow Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramcmann   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.

This week Victor Henry returns to discuss the journey to becoming as Joe Rogan said, “the biggest underdog on the card,” and the foundational lessons he learned along the way. Join Victor and I as we explore nurturing the right skill set, being willing to step into the chaos to be successful, and how he went from construction, to bartender, to professional athlete. Victor also shares the biggest misconception about fighters and why violence is and isn’t always the answer to facing adversity.   Victor "La Mangosta" Henry is an American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC bantamweight division. Called the “biggest underdog on the card” by Joe Rogan, Henry has 27 professional fights under his belt from locations around the globe and continues to build his reputation as a talented fighter in the UFC.   You can connect with Victor Henry via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorhenrymma   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.

When the lights come up and the energy is focused on you, have you done what it takes to succeed? This week Victor Henry shares the mindset preparation that comes with facing challenges and stepping into high stakes opportunities. Listen in as Victor and I discuss creating a routine of mental and physical preparation, the origins of MMA and how culture influences the way we treat others in and out of the ring, and why focusing on the fight in the moment is critical for success.   Victor "La Mangosta" Henry is an American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC bantamweight division. Called the “biggest underdog on the card” by Joe Rogan, Henry has 27 professional fights under his belt from locations around the globe and continues to build his reputation as a talented fighter in the UFC.   You can connect with Victor Henry via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorhenrymma   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 order to overcome our own adversity, we must be willing to reach out and support others. This week on Acta Non Verba Nannette Ward shares the impact that human trafficking is having on our culture and how we can identify the signs that it’s happening around us, as well as what to do about it. During this conversation we will discuss how individuals become victims of human trafficking, how social media has a positive and negative impact on human trafficking, and what to do if you see indicators of abuse when you’re out in public.   Nannette Ward is a 2008 founding member of the Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. She has been an active volunteer for the past 12 years, involved in various aspects of the Coalition’s work, including community education and direct support to survivors. Currently, she serves as board co-chair. She also serves on the Missouri Attorney General’s anti-trafficking task force since her appointment in 2007.   You can connect with Nannette via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMSHTC   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.

Are you New Year’s resolutions falling to the sidelines? Today’s episode focuses on how to deal with fading enthusiasm and motivation when it comes to accomplishing your goals. I’m giving you the honest truth about the choices you have when pursuing your goals and why adversity is the key for overcoming your waning motivation. Today we’re talking about how to focus on tasks to get them right the first time and the after action steps you need to take to set yourself up for success.   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.

Luka Hocevar returns to discuss how he helps his audience and clients create and embody the identity they desire. Luka and I dive into how thoughts create actions and how those actions create your identity. We also explore the motivations behind our actions, how social environments impact our decisions and the difference between complicated and complex matters. Luka Hocevar is a former professional athlete that's now an elite trainer who has personally coached over 3000 clients from the NBA, NFL, UFC, MLB, college and high school level. He's helped rehab patients with different types of injuries and clients from every walk of life that are wanting to achieve the reality of feeling and performing better. Within six months, his Yo Grow Your Gym mastermind has helped thousands of gym owners add $10,000 to their monthly revenue with a money back guarantee. He was even able even maintain that during the pandemic, when so many people were closing their doors. Luke has been able to help people not only keep their doors open, but thrive in the process.   You can connect with Luka via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/?hl=en   You can learn more about Luka’s mastermind here: https://www.yogrowyourgym.com/mastermind   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.

Everyone talks about the power of persistence, but what do you really get from being consistent with something that doesn’t work out the way you wanted? Today’s episode is a conversation about facing outcomes and learning to stay focused with elite trainer and athlete Luka Hocevar. Luka and I explore the importance of having a purpose and passion for what you do, the difference between rules vs. standards, and defining your personal default mechanism.   Luka Hocevar is a former professional athlete that's now an elite trainer who has personally coached over 3000 clients from the NBA, NFL, UFC, MLB, college and high school level. He's helped rehab patients with different types of injuries and clients from every walk of life that are wanting to achieve the reality of feeling and performing better.   Within six months, his Yo Grow Your Gym mastermind has helped thousands of gym owners add $10,000 to their monthly revenue with a money back guarantee.   He was even able even maintain that during the pandemic, when so many people were closing their doors. Luke has been able to help people not only keep their doors open, but thrive in the process.   You can connect with Luka via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/?hl=en   You can learn more about Luka’s mastermind here: https://www.yogrowyourgym.com/mastermind   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.