Joining the show today, we have Nashville local and Chicago Marathon age group winner Ken Rideout. Ken shares valuable lessons from his remarkable transformation story overcoming a chaotic childhood, working on Wall Street, and a drug addiction that derailed his life. This episode is packed with practical steps to develop mental toughness, overcome defeat, and win. Enjoy!

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Topics:
00:00 Intro
1:22 Becoming a world champion marathoner
9:02 Developing the fighter mindset
13:48 Impact of our upbringings
20:59 Handling failure and defeat
27:40 Protecting your passions
34:45 Benefits of therapy
45:47 Objective vs. subjective outcomes
54:44 Ken’s work ethic
59:18 Finding appreciation in life
1:14:36 Gobi Ultramarathon
1:41:04 Dealing with negativity
1:54:27 The happiness equation