
The Secret to Building a Resilient Mindset with Mark Black
01/17/24 • 39 min
Are you feeling the weight of the world sitting squarely on your shoulders? Whether it's the unceasing pressure of balancing personal health challenges with professional ambitions, the emotional toll of family dynamics in times of crisis, or the sheer exhaustion from the never-ending pursuit of your goals, we've all been there, and you're not alone.
In this riveting episode, we meet resilience expert Mark Black to tackle these issues head-on.
After this Episode, You Will Be Able to ...
- Put your aspirations into action.
- Maintain progress despite interruptions from life.
- Navigate chaos using the resilience roadmap.
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About the guest
Mark Black the only man in history to have run a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs. A resilience expert, speaker, coach, and author, Mark helps people “Break Through” their limitations and transform adversity into their competitive advantage.
Born with a life-threatening heart defect, Mark survived two dangerous open-heart surgeries before the age of one. He battled his condition and its limitations until 2002 when he was fortunate to receive a heart and double-lung transplant. Three years later, he ran his first full marathon. Then he did it, three more times. He is also won more than a dozen medals including multiple golds, at the Canadian Transplant Games.
Mark is a Certified Speaking Professional. He has inspired more than 200,000 people in more than 750 presentations and has worked with global brands including ExxonMobil and Mercedes Benz, as well as many national and regional associations.
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Are you feeling the weight of the world sitting squarely on your shoulders? Whether it's the unceasing pressure of balancing personal health challenges with professional ambitions, the emotional toll of family dynamics in times of crisis, or the sheer exhaustion from the never-ending pursuit of your goals, we've all been there, and you're not alone.
In this riveting episode, we meet resilience expert Mark Black to tackle these issues head-on.
After this Episode, You Will Be Able to ...
- Put your aspirations into action.
- Maintain progress despite interruptions from life.
- Navigate chaos using the resilience roadmap.
Order your copy of Unstoppable Grit: Breakthrough the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals
Join the Unstoppable Insiders Community and receive,
- Be the first to dive into transformational chapters available only for the Unstoppable Insiders Community.
- Access to a community of insiders willing to help and encourage you through life’s challenges.
- Get the scoop on release dates, special events, and author Q&As to keep you in the loop at all times.
- Exclusive content, including workbooks, so you can take action and achieve your goals
- Bonuses to claim as we gear up for the big launch
Free Resources: Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for sharing the podcast with your friends. To claim your free resources send a screenshot of your review to [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
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About the guest
Mark Black the only man in history to have run a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs. A resilience expert, speaker, coach, and author, Mark helps people “Break Through” their limitations and transform adversity into their competitive advantage.
Born with a life-threatening heart defect, Mark survived two dangerous open-heart surgeries before the age of one. He battled his condition and its limitations until 2002 when he was fortunate to receive a heart and double-lung transplant. Three years later, he ran his first full marathon. Then he did it, three more times. He is also won more than a dozen medals including multiple golds, at the Canadian Transplant Games.
Mark is a Certified Speaking Professional. He has inspired more than 200,000 people in more than 750 presentations and has worked with global brands including ExxonMobil and Mercedes Benz, as well as many national and regional associations.
Connect with Mark Black:
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