We all have predestined paths. There are no mistakes, no coincidences and nothing is an accident. We were born into this world to take a journey back to our truest selves. Sometimes the road is riddled with challenges that range from unhappiness in our work, relationships, addiction, disappointment.....the list goes on.
Dustin Johnson is a serial entrepreneur who started in the fitness space and now has expanded into e-commerce. He and his wife Tanya travel the country in their bus spreading the word of hope, inspiration, love, and the importance of working like your life depends on it every single day.
Dustin Johnson shares his insights on what it means to be "addicted to winning" and how writing a book was a form of healing for him. He talks about his own journey of overcoming losses and how sports shaped his competitive spirit. He also discusses the ups and downs he and his wife faced, including his drug addiction, her endometriosis, and their declining marriage. Together, they sold their possessions and traveled for nine months to rebuild their relationship. Finally, he shares his experience of launching a new apparel company, Burn the Boats, which sends positive messages and helps people reach their full potential.
What You'll Learn
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Dustin Johnson overcame losses and drug addiction to become an entrepreneur.
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He and his wife sold their possessions and traveled the world to rebuild their marriage.
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Through his apparel company, Burn the Boats, Johnson has found a new purpose in helping others reach their full potential.
- Why Dustin quit playing sports in High School and a confrontation that took place between himself, his Father, and the coach
- The dark road Dustin chose to take despite coming from a family of champions
- Lessons learned along the way
- When Dustin met his wife
- Struggles with unfortunate loss, and how Dustin reconciled to live a better life despite all. of the adversity, he encountered in his life
- A couple of life-changing decisions Dustin made which completely brought him and everyone he loves back to the path of light
Favorite Quote:
"The gift of life is that it is never the same - so decide to make the most of it, spread love, and never settle. "
- Dustin Johnson
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Addicted to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family’s farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn’t helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff’s early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out.
In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for the next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue Sky Benefit Solutions & Rise Above HR/ Recruiting on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further.
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