In this episode, Nick dives deep into the topic of resilience and how it cannot be explicitly taught but must be experienced. From his personal journey through significant adversity - overcoming cancer, battling alcoholism, surviving a harrowing car accident, and eventually thriving as a motivational speaker and coach - Nick shares invaluable insights on building resilience through incremental, controlled challenges. Key Takeaways: 💡 Resilience is built through experiences that help us develop a deep sense of purpose and capability. 🏃‍♂️ Nick's journey from feeling stuck to finding passion in Spartan races, which became pivotal in his transformation. 📚 An inspiring look at his second book, "Selling Inspired," which focuses on mindset and motivation, applicable to anyone looking to shed the past and set epic goals. 🔗 The importance of curating positive and educational content on social media, taking personal responsibility for technology use, and fostering quality relationships. 🤝 The significance of having a trusted network, often referred to as a "tribe" or "wolf pack," especially in challenging times. Nick's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, self-determination, and the impact of surrounding oneself with supportive and positive influences. Time stamps: 00:00 Desire for change led to race commitment. 03:08 Overcoming obstacles, finding freedom in nature. 07:53 Struggling financially, faced with cancer and victimhood. 11:45 Alcohol took control, life spiraled downward. 14:03 Resilience, mindset, and choices create amazing outcome. 18:07 Realizing survival doesn't mean overcoming adversity. 19:59 Reflecting on hardships and embracing life's challenges. 25:56 Social media gets bad rap, resilience matters. 27:44 14 months ago, engaged with coaches, wanted to speak and coach. Lost job and needed change. 30:12 Book on mindset, purpose, and living inspired. 35:57 Identify influential people for advice and support. 38:07 Personal responsibility for technology use is important. 40:47 Agree on controlling access to harmful content. 43:40 Focus on small, simple actions to start. Connect with Nick on website: https://www.stridemotivation.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nklingensmith/ His Book: https://www.stridemotivation.com/through-the-fire Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support