Beyond the Crucible

Warwick Fairfax

You are more than your failures and setbacks. We share stories of leaders who have moved beyond life’s most difficult moments to lead lives of significance, and insights on how you can do the same. Hosted by Warwick Fairfax.

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Classic Films, Classic Crucible Lessons I: Citizen Kane

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07/09/24 • 56 min

This week we kick off our special nine-week summer series, CLASSIC FILMS, CLASSIC CRUCIBLE LESSONS.

We begin our examination of the lessons we can learn from movies on the American Film Institute’s list of the top 100 U.S. films of all time by discussing CITZEN KANE – No. 1 on AFI’s list.

Unlike most of the conversations we have on the podcast (and unlike most we’ll have on this series), our look at Charles Foster Kane, the title character of this classic, is not an examination of the trials he faced and how he triumphed over them – but how his inability and refusal to grow from the setbacks and failures of his life doomed him to allowing his worst days to define him.

But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty we can learn from CITIZEN KANE. The movie is a masterclass in why character and serving others rather than selfishly thinking only of ourselves is the only way to lead a life of joy and fulfilment – what we call a life of significance.

In exploring how Charles Foster Kane failed to leave behind a legacy to be proud of – we can discover how to do just that.

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A Marathon Skiing Battle Against Parkinson’s: Bill Brown #146

Beyond the Crucible

01/10/23 • 53 min

It’s quite common for those we interview to tell us their crucibles have improved their lives, made them richer than they would ever have been without the setbacks or failures. This week, Warwick talks with Bill Brown – his Harvard Business School classmate in the ‘80s -- who describes how he was approaching the pinnacle of his business career, as a finalist in Toro’s search for a new CEO, when a medical diagnosis derailed his plans: he had Parkinson’s. But he has refused to let Parkinson’s beat him. An avid cross-country skier before his diagnosis, he’s continued to pursue his passion with gusto, completing 20 marathon events across the globe. He’s also dedicated himself to raising money through his skiing for Parkinson’s research ... and living in a way that offers hope to anyone facing a crucible of any kind that their challenges are far from the end of their story. To learn how you can support Parkinson's research, www.michaeljfox.org. To explore Beyond the Crucible assets, visit beyondthecrucible.com To start creating a life you love, explore our new e-course: Discover Your Second-Act Significance by visiting: secondactsignificance.com

Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment 7: In a Mad Dash

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04/30/24 • 73 min

An exciting opportunity. That may not seem like an apt description for In a Mad Dash, the profile we discuss this week on the seventh episode of our series unpacking our Trials to Triumphs Self-Assessment. But stay tuned – we think you’ll be surprised, encouraged and equipped. People whose assessment results return this profile are high performers who’ve had a crucible and seemed to have moved on. But here's their challenge: They've leapt right over the processing phase and started executing on a new vision without facing the hurt or anger they're still holding on to. On the outside, they look successful; but inside, they have a niggling feeling they're being held back in some way. Eventually, those emotions will come roaring up, and they'll have to "bounce back" to the processing phase to bounce forward. So, here’s the good news to hold onto if this is your result: It's better to face those pushed-down emotions — before you hit the wall and are forced to do it. To take the Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment and discover your own "you are here" mark on your roadmap to a life of significance, visitwww.beyondthecrucible.com

Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment 3: Stuck at the Starting Line

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04/02/24 • 56 min

Not able to get ahead. That feeling is one of the hallmarks of being Stuck at the Starting Line, the profile from our Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment we discuss on today’s show. But fear not: While feeling stuck after a crucible is normal, it does not have to be forever.

In this third episode of our series delving into our statistically valid self-assessment, we not only explain what it looks and feels like to be stuck at the starting line, but how to get yourself unstuck. A critical aspect of breaking free is mustering the wherewithal to make a mindset shift that allows you to see your crucible not as something that happened to you, but something that happened for you.

And then, with that perspective in hand, setting a course for your unique vision for a life of significance.

To take the Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment and discover your own "you are here" mark on your roadmap to a life of significance, visit www.beyondthecrucible.com

Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment 2: Hitting Your Stride

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03/26/24 • 54 min

Living as your best self. Pursuing your vision. Fulfilled by your life of significance. If so, we’ve got good news for you. Just keep listening. Does that sound like a place in which you’d like to stand? This week, in the second episode of our spring series exploring our Trials-to-Triumphs self-assessment, we begin examining the assessment’s unique profiles by starting with the end in mind. So the first one we unpack here is Hitting Your Stride. But listen closely. Even if you are Hitting Your Stride, there is still more to do and crucibles have a habit of appearing when you least expect it. It’s our way of casting a vision for the goal of the race we’re all running as we look to bounce forward from our crucible experiences. No matter where your “you are here” mark falls on the map, you can get to Hitting Your Stride. Stick with us ... and we’ll help you get there. To take the Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment and discover your own "you are here" mark on your roadmap to a life of significance, visit www.beyondthecrucible.com

Doctors Said Cerebral Palsy Would Limit His Life. Now He's a Doctor: Tyler Sexton

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01/09/24 • 51 min

Turning tragedy into triumph. You’ve heard us use those words scores of times, because we know, from experience, that it’s not only possible to turn what’s broken into breakthrough – but that brokenness is often a key ingredient of the breakthrough. This week's guest, Tyler Sexton, has cerebral palsy, a condition that has forced him to endure 18 surgeries and decades of insults and being regarded as incapable of doing much with his life. Well, Dr. Tyler Sexton has proven the taunters and doubters wrong. He's become a pediatrician who can connect with the children he treats because of his crucibles – using his skills and experience to not just treat their bodies, but to plant hope in their spirits. The philosophy he’s lived by and encourages others to adopt is rooted in what he’s discovered is a life-changing truth: “There’s always something to be thankful for.” To learn more about Tyler Sexton and his book, No Such Thing As Can't, visit www.tylersexton.com To explore Beyond the Crucible assets, including our free Life of Significance assessment, visit www.beyondthecrucible.com Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at [email protected]

Not Feeling Thankful? Try These 7 Tips to Change Your Mindset

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11/28/23 • 55 min

Conflicting. Confounding. Confusing. Did you feel any of those emotions when gathering with family and friends over Thanksgiving? If so, we’ve got the antidote for turning those difficult feelings into warm memories. This week, Warwick discussed his latest blog at Beyond the Crucible.com, “Not Feeling Thankful? These Seven Tips Can Get You in the Holiday Spirit.” We recorded this episode before Thanksgiving (the blog had already been posted) knowing you wouldn’t hear it until after Thanksgiving. Why? Because the tips we discuss to truly celebrate Thanksgiving with a capital T will equip you for day-to-day thanksgiving with a lower-case t. The key points touched on here – which include ALLOW YOURSELF TO REFLECT, CRAFT A MISSION FROM THANKFULNESS and BE PRESENT -- will serve you and your relationships the other 364 days of the year that aren’t the fourth Thursday in November. And remember – Christmas is coming. What’s the ultimate takeaway here? As Warwick says, “It’s a lot easier being thankful when you’re serving a mission beyond yourself.” To explore Beyond the Crucible assets, including our free Life of Significance assessment, visit www.beyondthecrucible.com Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at [email protected]

Humility and Forgiveness in the White House: Tim Goeglein

Beyond the Crucible

10/17/23 • 49 min

"I'm guilty" is not something you hear from the mouths of those who work in politics very often. But Tim Goeglein mustered the courage and character to say them ... and that rare immediate honesty taught him valuable lessons to move beyond his self-inflicted crucible. In his interview with Warwick, Goeglein confesses how he on several occasions plagiarized the work of others for a column he wrote for his hometown newspaper while he was serving as a special assistant to President George W. Bush. You hear us talk often on the show about how forgiveness – from others and to ourselves – is a critical step to turning what’s been broken into breakthrough. You’ll want to listen to Goeglein recount how the Leader of the Free World forgave him for his actions and the bad press they caused the White House. Goeglein has continued to live a life of significance, serving as the D.C.-based vice president of external relations for the Christian nonprofit Focus on the Family. His top takeaway from his journey? “Failure reintroduces you to yourself.” To explore Beyond the Crucible assets, including our free Life of Significance assessment, visit www.beyondthecrucible.com Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at [email protected]

Not Sure You've Had a Crucible? Click "Play"

Beyond the Crucible

09/26/23 • 41 min

We have a confession to make: When we sit down to interview a guest about how he or she has moved beyond a crucible, we assume – subconsciously we’ve come to realize – that you’re listening because you’ve struggled through a crucible too ... or maybe find yourself smack in the middle of one.

But our own research tells us that that might not be the case. Our study found that 72 percent of those we surveyed have “experienced an event so traumatic or painful that it that it fundamentally altered the course” of their lives. That’s a big number, but it leaves 28 percent – more than one in four – who don’t believe they’ve had such an experience. If that’s you, this episode is for you.

We talk this week about three ways you – or someone close to you – can ask the right questions and prompt the proper thoughts to determine if you have, indeed, suffered a crucible experience. We do it not to push you in to what we call the pit, but to help you realize if you’re already in it so you can begin your journey out of it.

To explore Beyond the Crucible assets, including our free Life of Significance assessment, visit www.beyondthecrucible.com

Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at [email protected]

Why Your Life of Significance Matters: 7 Insights from Warwick's New Blog

Beyond the Crucible

06/25/24 • 54 min

A life of significance is not a numbers game. That’s just one of the kernels of wisdom and inspiration you'll hear in this week’s episode, in which he unpacks his new blog at beyondthecrucible.com – titled Why Your Life of Significance matters. It offers you the hope and insight you need to turn your worst day into your greatest opportunity. Warwick runs through some things you should think about when journeying from setback to significance, things like, Why do you want to help the people you want to help, what would happen to them if they aren’t helped and whether you have the skills and passion to bring your vision for helping them to reality. If you listen closely, you'll also hear Warwick say your vision doesn’t have to be about saving the galaxy. What does he mean by that? Pay attention and you’ll discover the answer – rooted in his inspiration for the blog, a beloved character from a classic movie who can inspire you to go ... to infinity and beyond. To explore Beyond the Crucible resources, including our free Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment, visit beyondthecrucible.com. Enjoy the show? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and be sure to tell your friends and family about us. Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at [email protected]

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How many episodes does Beyond the Crucible have?

Beyond the Crucible currently has 235 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Management, Leadership, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Business.

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The episode title 'The CEO Whisperer Who Helps Clients Believe in Magic and Miracles: Vanessa Vershaw' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Beyond the Crucible?

The average episode length on Beyond the Crucible is 54 minutes.

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The first episode of Beyond the Crucible was released on Oct 15, 2019.

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