Description

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the former military and NFL coach, Tony Coaxum

Let’s dive into Tony’s story of how important it is to never give up on yourself.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 11:34] Opening Segment

• Tony gives a little bit of background about himself
  • He served in the military
  • He got a coaching job in the NFL and won a Super Bowl
• Tony talks about developing young talents
  • Difficulties of helping these kids during this COVID-19 pandemic
  • Do not worry about things that you cannot control
  • Maximize what you can maximize

[11:35 - 14:45] Dealing With Trauma and Grief

• Tony talks about dealing with grief growing up
  • He had a great support system and family
  • His mom joined the Navy
• Quick shoutout to our Facebook Page

[14:46 - 22:20] How Do You Cope Up with Trauma and Grief?

• Tony shares his experiences dealing with trauma and grief
  • He saw a young person passed away
• Tony talks about some of the coping skills that he had to learn along the way (healthy and unhealthy)
  • Placing blame on others
  • Doing physical things to relax
  • Getting close and reaching out to people

[22:21 - 27:20] How Grief is Viewed in Other Cultures

• Tony weighs on his views towards how different people deal with grief
• Tony talks about the toughest part of his journey dealing with grief as well as supporting someone
  • Feeling helpless

[27:21 - 32:33] Hurting Anyone During Your Process of Healing

• Tony shares his view of hurting someone in the process of healing
• Seeking help through mentors

[32:34 - 40:00] Closing Segment

• What advice would you give your younger self or your kids?
  • Never give up on yourself
• Tony talks about using his leadership skills
  • Quick shoutout to #LeadershipPlaybookCoach
• Final words of encouragement from Tony

Tweetable Quotes: 

"How can I tell people fight through the issues they’re going through if I don't do it." - Tony Coaxum

"Never give up on your goals. Always go for it and give it a shot because you never know where it's gonna end up." - Tony Coaxum

"Life is not just a straight line. Life's a bunch of curves and detours but the important thing is, keep pushing!" - Tony Coaxum

Resources Mentioned:

• #LeadershipPlaybookCoach
• leadershipplaybookcoach.com
• The Next-Level Income Book

You can connect with Tony online, follow him on Twitter.

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