THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on Gameness: the state of being determined, persistent, and unwavering in the pursuit of a goal. We discuss the impact of gameness on personal growth, performance, and the pursuit of goals, such as the goal aging in health to live younger longer. Today’s Featured Expert is David Dennis, author of Gameness: Land on your Feet Not on Your Feelings.  His powerful personal story illustrates how one can find advantages in adversity. David is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Eckerd Connects, one of the nation’s largest nonprofits, providing workforce development, Job Corps, juvenile justice, and child welfare services across the country.  He has a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, a master’s degree in marriage and family counselling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and holds certifications as a licensed professional counsellor, marriage and family therapist, and childcare administrator. Episode Timeline    0:11 Introduction to episode    2:55 What was the inspiration behind his book?    7:04 How does gameness differ from resilience   11:00 The four attributes of gameness   15:00 Growing through adversity to have aNever Quit Mindset    21:33 As a man thinks in his heart so he becomes    27:54 The journey to freedom is about choice   33:55 Resoluteness, purpose and taking respnsibility    39:54 Legacy and remembrance, living your purpose. Learn more about David Dennis and Gameness. Email: [email protected] Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews To learn about the Change Your Aging Masterplan:  Reversing Aging to Live Younger Longer  book a  free Discovery Call with Dr. Gillian Lockitch To get your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably click here  And if you have not already done so, please rate, review and follow the Growing Older Living Younger show