In this episode of The Deep Life Podcast, hosts Dan and Elise engage in a profound discussion with Terry Tucker, a former division 1 athlete, SWAT team hostage negotiator, and cancer survivor. Terry shares his extraordinary journey of maintaining a positive outlook despite facing significant hardships, including battling a rare form of cancer and overcoming multiple surgeries. The conversation delves into the mental strength required to defy grim medical predictions, and how mindset can influence health and wellbeing. With references to influential books and personal anecdotes, the episode underscores the importance of focusing on meaningful goals, self-reflection, motivation, and discipline. Additionally, it touches on themes of character development, the power of giving, and embracing one's uniqueness to lead a fulfilling life. The dialogue highlights the value of processes over rigid goals, cultivating resilience, and nurturing eternal aspects of the mind, heart, and soul. Terry also discusses his book 'Sustainable Excellence' and his website 'Motivational Check,' offering listeners profound insights on living an extraordinary life despite adversity.
00:00 Introduction to Terry Tucker's Inspiring Journey
01:08 Terry's Early Life and Career Beginnings
01:58 A Major Life Pivot: Entering Law Enforcement
02:17 Battling Cancer and Finding Purpose
02:54 The Power of Mindset and Overcoming Adversity
05:58 Embracing the Suck: Mental Resilience
08:25 The Role of Mindset in Health and Healing
15:11 Controlling Your Mind: Practical Advice
26:54 The Importance of Motivation, Discipline, and Habits
28:45 Embracing Mistakes as Lessons
30:28 Living a Purposeful Life
31:11 The Power of Giving
32:42 Human Potential and Self-Love
34:12 Impacting Others Through Adversity
39:32 Finding and Living Your Purpose
44:01 Life's Journey and Setting Goals
52:22 Character and Values
53:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections
You can connect w/ Terry here:
Motivational Check Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck
X (Twitter): https://mobile.twitter.com/terrytucker2012
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2CUA6R1zP2ZcjzhzGKWkQ
Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life - Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS
If you’d like to connect with Dan & Elise
You can find The DEEP Life at LivingTheDEEPLife.com
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If you’d like to connect with Dan:
You can find him at MomentumStrengthWellness.com
where he provides virtual fitness & holistic lifestyle coaching
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