Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R Miles interviews the Blackall racing team featuring military veterans Tony and Janet Blackall, who race in the MotoAmerica Supersport division and are a privateer team. When they founded Blackall Racing, they did it to race on the national stage and created a motorsport voice for veterans. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Who Is Blackall Racing? John discovered the Blackall Racing Team's story and need for purpose-driven brands who would like to sponsor their team after reading an inspirational article in the VFW magazine. Their story, and purpose, are unlike any other in the paddock. The Blackall tandem served in the military, with Tony in the Navy and Janet in the Marines. Based on their strong military background, first-hand knowledge of the struggles in readjusting to life after the military, and Tony’s love for motorcycles, Blackall Racing was launched to promote patriotism and becoming a voice for veterans. In their discussion with John, Janet, and Tony Blackall discuss the struggles they overcame to launch a privateer racing team, the highlights from their team's first three seasons, Tony's favorite racing tracks, the origin of their motorcycle that honored the victims of 9/11, their advice for veterans who are suffering from PTSD, the types of sponsors they are looking for, and advice to any entrepreneur who is on the patch to go after their dreams. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! SHOW NOTES 0:00 Blackall Promo 1:23 Show and Blackall racing intro 3:45 The story behind their VFW magazine article 5:24 Story of how they met and formed their team 9:56 The difficulties of running a privateer team 13:04 What makes a great sponsor for the team 16:23 Their care package charity for deployed veterans 18:10 How they are remembering and honoring 9/11 25:14 How they are helping veterans recover from trauma 33:06 Representing Air Force Special Warfare recruiting 34:56 Tony discusses competing in MotoAmerica SuperSport 41:00 Their advice for entrepreneurs starting their journey 45:26 Advice on navigating the VA 47:06 Information on their next races and 9/11 bike FOLLOW BLACKALL RACING Female Veteran Owned & Operated Blackall Racing is a professional motorcycle road racing team with an all-veteran crew. Our goal is to promote patriotism and be a resource for veteran outreach. *Sponsors: https://www.blackallracing.com/sponsors/ *Contact Blackall Racing: support@blackallracing.com *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackallracing/ *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackallracing/ ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ABOUT JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ready for one of the most important life lessons you will ever learn? YOU are the most challenging critic you will ever face. When you realize that you are your biggest obstacle, you can start to take steps to silence your own inner critic and move toward the passion-struck life you've dreamed of. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Also, join the passion-struck community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m. How can you start saying "I Can" in your life? Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses the life-changing power of saying I can. He uses U.S. Marine Corps veteran Kirstie Ennis to illustrate even under the most difficult situation, you can say I CAN to your life. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message!  SAYING I CAN SHOW NOTES 0:00 Special Episode Announcements 3:48 Why you are your biggest critic 5:03 Stop saying I CAN'T 5:40 Story of Marine turned Paralympic competitor Kirstie Ennis 9:48 How to move past yourself 11:40 Overcome your inner voice ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ABOUT JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What innovative power is waiting to be unleashed by you? Michelle Royal discusses how she uses visualization and facilitation to create breakthroughs in state of mind and behavior. She brings visual stories to life, unlocking the hidden collective power of organizations and individuals. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Creating Your Innovative Power Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful interview, John R. Miles interviews Michelle Royal, the CEO of RIDG, about creating your innovative power and unleashing the power of ideas and how her family's Subway dynasty of 350 stores spurred her personal journey. We talk today about how her parent's entrepreneurial spirit impacted her own entrepreneurial pursuit, why she didn’t join the family business, her pursuit of art and the creativity is unleashed, the moment she realized her calling and the steps she took to pursue it, how she didn’t listen to the voices telling her she couldn’t pursue her dreams, how you to can unleash your creative power and so much more. She discusses the influence her mentor, Tom Wujec, a fellow at Autodesk, had on her becoming interested in design thinking and business visualization. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! SHOW NOTES 0:00 Show Intro 1:22 Michelle Royal Biography 4:41 Her family's journey into owning a Subway franchise dynasty 10:47 She describes the moment her parent's life changed forever 17:22 The importance of having faith in yourself 19:43 How she learned to become resourceful 21:51 Her original path pursuing her passion in the Arts 29:20 How meeting Tom Wujec opened her eyes to design thinking 34:08 Overcoming her critics telling her she couldn't live her passion 37:34 Why no one succeeds alone 44:03 See a compelling future and making it possible 48:38 Why M&A is the new norm company's are using to drive innovation 51:51 Her work in helping with valuation creation teams 54:45 How to create your innovative power 57:30 CURIOSITY (RESOURCEFULNESS x FOCUS) squared by EMOTION = POWER! 1:01:16 Learning to fully trust our own voice 1:07:30 What is the core value that we bring to the world ENGAGE MICHELLE ROYAL Michelle Royal is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer of RIDG (Royal Innovation Design Group). She is an artist self-made speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur, who was raised in the growing Subway franchise empire. Her mission is to co-create a world of One Billion Innovators by inspiring contagious worth and value. Michelle holds a Master of Business Innovation (MBI) from the Deusto Business School in Bilbow, Spain, a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and served as the first-ever Innovation Coach to the European Union. Website: https://www.ridg.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellesroyal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesroyal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverRIDG Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellesroyal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUrTHu3wZrKcPKdu3BeNKA ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ABOUT JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, John breaks down his 7 secrets to build mental strength. He describes how mental strength is having the capacity to deal with stressors, fears, pressures, obstacles, and life challenges, regardless of the circumstances that you find yourself in. It is understanding that you are so much more powerful than you realize you are. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R Miles discusses why mentally strong people can adapt to new ways of thinking while also being able to unlearn self-limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns that no longer serve them and are not relevant anymore. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Frida inspirational message! 7 Secrets to Build Mental Strength Show Notes 0:00 Show intro 2:52 What does it mean to have mental strength? 5:00 How do you become mentally strong? 5:49 Setting clear goals 8:00 Identify areas where you need to focus on yourself 10:26 Avoid the compare and despair trap 12:06 Practice self-gratitude 13:35 Set healthy boundaries 15:01 Surround yourself with positive influences 16:23 Practice self-kindness 17:37 Key Takeaways on becoming mentally strong ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John interviews Dr. Michael Lewis about recovering from traumatic brain injury and how his 30-plus years of military experience, with a special emphasis on TBI, is working towards improving the care and outcomes of people who have experienced psychological or physical trauma the brain. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Why is Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment so Misunderstood? It is essential to understand that brain injury are like snowflakes. Every person in every brain injury is different. And that is often one of the most misunderstood aspects of traumatic brain injuries. Each year, an estimated 2.5 million people in the US alone experience a traumatic brain injury. But the actual incident level is unknown because so many of them are just not reported. And according to the CDC, there are currently 5.3 million people in the United States alone who suffer from the long-term impacts of traumatic brain injury. Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Episode, John R Miles and Dr. Michael Lewis discuss the use of omega-3 fatty acids to prevent, rehabilitate, and recover from traumatic brain injury. During the show, they detail three non-profits, including the Warrior Angels Foundation, started by Andrew Marr, the Boulder Crest Warrior PATHH Posttraumatic growth-based training program, and the Brain Health Education and Research Institute. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! SHOW NOTES 0:00 Show Intro and Dr. Lewis Background 5:22 How they met through the Warrior Angels Foundation 7:41 Dr. Lewis' military background and becoming a doctor 15:04 Why the medical community has trouble treating TBI 17:06 CT, MRI, EEG all fail to show TBI in most victims 19:42 50% pf TBI victims experience worsening symptoms over time 21:56 Andrew Marr - Tales From the Blast Factory Book and Movie 24:08 How he discovered Omega-3s could treat traumatic brain injury 28:15 Why the quality of Omega-3s is so important 39:27 The four-pronged approach to TBI recovery 43:40 Why using hormone treatment helps TBI victims 46:50 Why he started his non-profit and what it does 49:37 Why there is no TBI specialty and importance of integrated medicine 51:36 PTSD and Boulder Crest Warrior PATHH Program ENGAGE DR. MICHAEL LEWIS Michael D. Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army Dr. Lewis is an expert on brain health and the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI). He founded the nonprofit Brain Health Education and Research Institute in 2011 when he retired as a Colonel after a distinguished 31-year career in the U.S. Army. His pioneering work has helped thousands of people worldwide, and he is regularly featured in the media, including CNN’s Sanjay Gupta MD show and numerous radio shows and podcasts. He is the author of the Amazon Best Selling book When Brains Collide: What every athlete and parent should know about the prevention and treatment of concussions and brain injuries. Dr. Lewis donates his services to the Warrior Angels Foundation and also the Warrior Path Program. Dr. Lewis is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his post-graduate training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. He is board-certified and a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the American College of Nutrition. Patient Contact: http://braincare.center/ Brain care Education Non-Profit: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/ Warrior Angels Foundation Website: https://warriorangelsfoundation.org/ Warrior PATHH website: https://bouldercrest.org/warriorpathh   ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode is a solo round with John all about how your mental health impacts your relationships, which is a topic that continues to fascinate him the more he speaks to guests about it on the podcast and the more he sees results show up in his life and for those of you who have shared your experiences with him on social media. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Why Does Mental Health Impact Relationships? Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R Miles discusses how our mental health has a significant impact on the quality of our relationships. Like every other piece of your life, our mental health heavily affects our interactions with others and can lead to many relationship problems if not correctly cared for. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message!   How Your Mental Health Impacts Your Relationships Show Notes 0:00 Show Introduction 1:42 Quotes from Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson and Prince Harry 2:31 Why mental health impacts relationships 3:38 Mental health impact on romantic partners 5:35 Mental health impact on friends and family 7:00 Mental health impact on career 1 0:22 Tips on improving mental health 14:27 Key takeaways ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Has anyone ever inspired you to change your life in a significant way that made you healthier, happier, or more fulfilled? Inspiration is powerful, but it isn’t easy. In this Passion Struck podcast, Amanda Slavin discusses the life-altering moment that changed her life and how to change lives by inspiring change in others. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, self-improvement, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ Link for Amanda Slavin's Ted Talk featured in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCkYTz_lg3M How do you change lives by inspiring change? Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this episode, John R Miles and Amanda Slavin discuss her path from educator to author, speaker, and brand builder. We unpack why so many people are dissatisfied with their jobs and the cause of the low engagement we are seeing across all areas of the world. Amanda uses the Seventh Level Engagement Framework to discuss what is causing this disengagement and how she is changing lives today by inspiring change. We discuss the difference that positive inspiration can make in a person’s life and how motherhood has changed her perspectives on life and career.  She also discusses her friendship with the Zappos founder Tony Hsieh and the positive influence he made in her life. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! How to Change Lives by Inspiring Change Show Notes 0:00 Show Intro and Ted Talk 5:01 The 3 P's to finding purpose 13:33 What she learned from teaching Gen Zers 17:35 How motherhood changed her outlook 23:27 Why are so many disengaged? 30:19 How do you get engagement back? 35:57 Dealing with a hostile work environment 40:00 Her experience with Tony Hsieh, the Zappos former CEO 45:17 How do leaders become more engaged? 49:36 Create your own seventh level statement 54:50 Applying yourself to serve others 58:38 What she eliminated to make her more productive ENGAGE WITH AMANDA SLAVIN Amanda Slavin, a former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is chairperson and Co-founder of CatalystCreativ, an award-winning community events agency specializing in audience engagement. Using the Seventh Level Engagement Framework from her best-selling book, The Seventh Level, she has advised multiple startups including HubSpot, Kiddie Kredit, Speakfully, SEEN, MyVillage, Official, and many more as well as a strategic angel investor and venture partner (OzoneX). Links *catalystcreativ.com (Company Website) *the-seventhlevel.com (Company Website) *amandaslavin.com (Personal Website) https://www.instagram.com/ajslavin/ https://twitter.com/AJSlavin ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Captain Steve Swift discusses how to create a career of service to others and how he did so through a 30-year career in the military and now as a running and triathlete coach. Careers helping people come in all shapes and sizes. You can get hands-on in a healthcare or emergency services job, think your way around problems as a social worker or lawyer, or create broader benefits for society in a career such as science or engineering.  Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Creating a Career of Service Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful interview, John R. Miles and Steve Swift discuss Steve's 30-year career of service as a submarine and intelligence officer. His time working at CENTCOM and his lessons learned along the way. We dive into why he went to the Naval Academy and his experience as a Blue and Gold officer helping guide prospective candidates into becoming a Midshipman. He goes into his tips for them, what they should focus on during high school, and their preparations for getting a recommendation. Steve and John discuss his participation in the Frogman Swim that strives to build national awareness of the Naval Special Warfare community and support the Navy SEAL Foundation, whose mission is to provide immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families. Lastly, we discuss what it takes to achieve peak performance and his suggestions on sleep and training to achieve it, how he trains elite triathlon and marathon athletes for the USAT triathlon nationals and Boston marathon. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Show Notes 0:00 Show Intro 5:30 Steve's journey to the Naval Academy 10:11 Why he pursued submarines 13:28 His transition to the intelligence community 17:25 The key lesson he would teach today's Midshipmen 20:00 The keys to getting into a service academy 28:52 His journey to the Frogman Swim 34:30 How you can support the Frogman Swim 38:04 His running and triathlon coaching tips 43:02 Key steps to achieve peak performance 45:32 The importance of your sleep ENGAGE CAPT STEVE SWIFT (USN Ret.) Steve Swift is a USAT triathlon coach and RRCA run coach who has coached over 100 athletes. He retired with the rank of Captain from the Navy Submarine community with 30 years of service. He also retired as a Defense Intelligence Agency team lead, where he worked at the Central Command in Tampa, FL, where he was a lead planner. He has served as the U.S. Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officer for the past 19 years for the Tampa Bay area, guiding 1000s of applicants over that time. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has completed 6 Ironman races and 33 marathons. * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-swift-1767068/ *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamswift87   ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/      See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Philip Anthony Mangan joins John R. Miles to talk about how he overcame his directionless Van Wilder life to become an actor, model, personal trainer, and coach. We discuss how after college, he was living the party lifestyle through his party bus company, how he discovered through a failed relationship the courage to turn his life around and create the best life possible for him. The steps he took on the journey including having to fire his best friend and the opportunity he took moving to New York, and how it altered his life trajectory.  Do you like this topic? If so, please subscribe to the Passion Struck Podcast on iTunes, and join me on my new platform for peak performance and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/.  What Does it Mean to Create Your Best Life? As humans, one of our biggest goals is to live a fulfilled and passion-driven life. One that reflects your true values and desires. A life where you wake up happy and filled with passion by doing what you believe makes a difference to the world. That is how you create your best life and become passion-struck in the process.  New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Enjoy HOW TO CREATE YOUR BEST LIFE SHOW NOTES 0:00 Show Intro 2:41 Introducing Philip Anthony Mangan 5:39 Living the party boy life 11:51 How is summer travel changed his perspective 15:12 Why did he cut his hair which was was a major part of his identity 17:35 How he faced his brutal reality and realized he was not living the life he wanted 20:30 How he chose to change his life through a relationship he was in 27:07 How he went about self-reflection 29:14 Quieting the noise through mindfulness 33:24 The door that opened for him in New York 36:22 How he got into modeling 41:26 What led him to become a vegan 43:46 How he became more mindful through diet 48:58 How he helps women with weight loss 50:03 Becoming a personal trainer 53:29 How he customizes his program for clients 56:22 Why you need to push yourself PHILIP ANTHONY MANGAN RESOURCES Philip Anthony Mangan, a.k.a. The Wellness Wingman, helps overwhelmed women lose weight & regain control through daily personalized support. Philip is a model, commercial actor, an environmental activist, and a Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist. *Website: https://philipanthonymangan.com/ *Hire him to model: https://philipanthonymangan.com/portfolio *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipanthonymangan/ *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philipanthonymangan ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses why humility is vital to your success, and specifically intellectual humility. The definition of intellectual humility, determining if we are practicing humility, what happens when we don't, and techniques to get better at being humble.  Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal growth and life coaching: https://passionstruck.com/. Why is Humility Vital? It is ok to have self-confidence, but it becomes a problem when that grows; it encompasses you. People often ask me what the key to peak performance is? It is intellectual humility! And, that is why humility is vital to your success. The act of being humble fosters a positive impact on your career and life. Here are additional topics from past podcasts that were mentioned in the show: The Art of Diplomacy: https://youtu.be/9tbB0dWDlSQ Acting with Tact: https://youtu.be/Aq-I5LF3-wg Why We Should Stop Playing Small: https://youtu.be/WByldhG4hlY How the Ego Holds us Back: https://youtu.be/s6gir0jNAwI Why Humility is Vital to Your Success Show Notes Thomas Horton Quote Why do others perceive us differently than we perceive ourselves John tells a personal story of learning humility the hard way Letting ego get the best of us Why it's hard to foster humility How you can recognize if you are not using humility Why being humble is underrated The reason possessing intellectual humility is vital to your success 4 ways you can practice humility What happens when we don't practice humility ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.