Terry L. Fossum - Podcast Details

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The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #6: Defeating Time WastersSend us a textWe blow the doors off the belief that we don't have enough time to do important things in life and provide practical methods to better use our time and focus on what truly matters.• Americans spend an average of 38 hours per week (over 5 hours daily) on their phones• Online content creators use clickbait and algorithms to manipulate us into wasting more time• Never confuse activity with accomplishment - recognize what actions truly move you forward• The "big rocks" analogy teaches us to prioritize what's most important first• Family and...2025-07-2520 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #5: Harnessing Motivation That LastsSend us a textWe explore the "fifth bolt" that holds people back from success: lack of motivation to stick with goals over time. Traditional goal-setting methods often fail because they rely on single-factor motivation rather than harnessing both positive desire and fear of negative consequences.• The famous "Harvard goal-setting study" that's repeatedly cited in motivational literature never actually happened• Visualization and dream boards alone aren't enough to create sustained motivation• Fear of loss is often a more powerful motivator than the prospect of gain• The Ox Cart Technique combines both motivational forces f...2025-07-1832 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #4: Breaking Free from Bad AttitudesSend us a textAttitude is the single most important factor in survival situations and in everyday life success. Your mental approach determines your outcomes far more than education, background, or even physical resources.• Protecting your attitude like your life depends on it is essential because it truly does• Attitude reserves function like a gas tank that needs regular filling to keep you going through challenges• Negative people ("Eeyores") can drain your attitude reserves by consistently finding problems in everything• Sometimes you must distance yourself from negative people who refuse to stop dragging...2025-07-1141 min

Effort Over ResultsEp. 030 Terry Fossum: From Television To Tedx StagesKeywords grit, growth, leadership, failure, confidence, scouting, TEDx, personal development, resilience, teamwork Summary In this engaging conversation, Quinn Magnuson and Terry Fossum explore themes of grit, growth, and leadership. Terry shares his personal journey from a challenging upbringing in McAllen, Texas, to becoming a successful leader and author. They discuss the importance of embracing failure, the dynamics of teamwork, and the significance of having a vision in leadership. Terry emphasizes the value of giving back through scouting and how helping others can build confidence. The conversation also touches on the path to...2025-07-1059 min

optYOUmizeBlueprint for TEDx Success and Entrepreneurial Impact with Terry FossumWant to start, grow, and monetize your own podcast? Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Success Secrets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to the optYOUmize Podcast where we help entrepreneurs build the business AND life of their dreams. Get tips, tactics, stories, and inspiration from interviews with business and personal development experts and lessons from my own successes and failures so you can make more, work less, and live better. You don't have to go it alone--we're here to support and motivate you, and encourage you to keep going until you reach your goals. Follow optYOUmize Podcast with Brett Ingram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...2025-07-0848 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #3: Fail Forward: How Embracing Setbacks Leads to GreatnessSend us a textFailure isn't the opposite of success - lack of failure is. Understanding this distinction can be the key to unlocking your greatest potential and achievements.• Failure ingredients like disappointment, letdown, and catastrophe are actually critical components of success• Thomas J Watson's formula for success: double your rate of failure• Failure is temporary only if you decide it is• Stories of famous "failures" like Bill Gates, Abraham Lincoln, and Henry Ford who became legendary successes• Michael Jordan missed 9,000 shots and lost almost 300 games in his career• The inspiring 14...2025-07-0433 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #2: Breaking the Chains of ExcusesSend us a textExcuses are masters at convincing us that something untrue is true, acting as a form of brainwashing that keeps us from reaching our goals. Success doesn't care what your excuse is—there are only two things: results or excuses.• Growing up in McAllen, Texas, America's poorest city, with traumatic experiences including staring down the barrel of an assault rifle at age 14• Losing his father in a plane crash during high school and being told he would never amount to anything• Setting "absolutes" instead of goals—commitments you fulfill no matter wha...2025-06-2733 min

The Thrive Careers PodcastHow a TEDx Talk Can Skyrocket Your Career with Terry FossumThink TEDx is only for celebrities or industry experts? Terry Fossum’s journey proves otherwise. From growing up in one of the poorest U.S. cities to leading nuclear bomber crews in the Air Force, surviving solo treks in the Amazon and Arctic, winning a Fox reality survival show, and becoming a #1 bestselling author and award‑winning actor—Terry’s story is the ultimate underdog tale. His iconic TEDx talk, “Why You Didn’t Reach That Goal…Again,” reached the top 2 TEDx talks globally, applying Nobel Prize-winning science to a game-changing goal-setting method called the “Ox Cart Technique” 2025-06-2529 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #1: Breaking Through FearSend us a textBreaking through fear isn't about facing it head-on but looking past it to focus completely on your goals. Fears lose their power when we recognize them as False Experiences Appearing Real, giving us the courage to achieve what once seemed impossible.• Fear is not the problem - letting fear stop you is• Admiral Farragut's "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" mentality shows how to rise above chaos• Fears are often "deer pretending to be wolves" - rarely as dangerous as we imagine• Focus past the obstacle like martial artists...2025-06-2038 min

Dominate Your DayHow to Bring Your Ideas to a TEDx Stage with Terry L. Fossum - Episode 276Today I welcome Terry L. Fossum, a military veteran, bestselling author, and successful TEDx speaker. Terry shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in McAllen, Texas, to achieving significant success through the power of effective communication and goal setting. He offers valuable insights for those looking to make a lasting impact, including essential tips for securing and excelling in a TEDx talk. Additionally, Terry highlights mindset shifts necessary for overcoming self-doubt and maximizing one's authentic potential. This conversation is filled with practical advice and inspirational stories designed to help listeners find and use their unique...2025-06-1929 min

Finding Better PodcastEP 140 - Break through your fear of public speaking-The TEDx Journey - Terry L. FossumWarren Buffet famously said that you can increase your value by 50 percent by learning to speak publicly. Are you ready to conquer your fear of public speaking and land your dream spot on a TEDx stage? In this power-packed episode of the Finding Better Podcast, host John Suzuki sits down with renowned author, speaker, and former soldier Terry L. Fossum—the mind behind the viral "Simple Guide to Public Speaking Without Losing Your Lunch" and creator of the revolutionary IdeaScore.ai ! 2025-06-1442 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastThe Eight Bolts Holding You Back: How to Launch Your Full PotentialSend us a textWe explore the eight crucial factors that hold people back from achieving their goals and how to break free from these restraints. Using the space shuttle launch as a powerful metaphor, this episode reveals how even with tremendous potential, small obstacles can prevent us from soaring to our full potential.• Powerful space shuttle metaphor: 16 million horsepower held back by just eight relatively small bolts• Terry's background growing up in America's poorest city and overcoming significant personal challenges• Identification of the eight factors that kill people's dreams and aspirations• Strategi...2025-06-1310 min

Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎙️ TEDx Talk Coaching with Terry Fossum: Become the Go-To Expert in Your IndustryIf you’re looking for TEDx Talk Coaching to help you land your own TEDx stage and become the trusted authority in your space, this is the episode for you.Terry Fossum, a TEDx speaker, reality show champion, and bestselling author, shares his transformative journey — from struggling to sell his book and coaching program to commanding $20K speaking gigs. If you’ve ever Googled how to land a TEDx talk or felt lost in the crowd of aspiring thought leaders, this episode answers your questions and gives you an actionable blueprint.You’ll hear how Terry bu...2025-05-3120 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastShatter Your Public Speaking Fears ForeverSend us a textTerry shares powerful strategies for overcoming the fear of public speaking by shifting focus from yourself to your message and the impact it can make on others. He reveals how accessing your most powerful emotional states and connecting deeply to your cause creates confident, influential speaking experiences.• Public speaking is a critical skill for career success, helping Terry rise through military ranks and achieve business success• The fear of public speaking stems from focusing on yourself instead of your message's impact• Everyone has already demonstrated passionate speaking in personal moment...2025-05-2333 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastFrom Data Scientist to AI Entrepreneur: Nathaniel Mahowald's Remarkable JourneySend us a textNathaniel Mahowald, founder of Pickaxe, shares his remarkable journey from living in a van for over two years while pursuing entrepreneurship to building an AI company serving over a million monthly users.• Transforming from data scientist intern to CEO in just six years• Living in a van to save money while college friends took jobs at Google• Starting multiple failed companies before finding success• Getting laid off during COVID and working without pay for five months at a startup• Finding his first customer in Alaska through a Reddit pos...2025-05-1625 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBreaking Down Anxiety and Building Confidence: Bradley Rausch's StorySend us a textBradley Rausch shares his journey from debilitating anxiety to helping entrepreneurs build million-dollar businesses through personal branding and referral systems, revealing powerful frameworks for overcoming mental health challenges and building resilience.• The CRAFT method: a framework for accomplishing things when you don't yet have proof you can succeed• How to break down seemingly impossible goals into manageable steps while building evidence of your capabilities• Why anxiety serves as a protective mechanism—understanding the chain reaction of fear• The importance of focusing on returning to baseline after emotional triggers rather tha...2025-05-0947 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastWhen Wild Ideas Become Global Hits: Hollywood's Larry Kasanoff on Creative Risk-TakingSend us a textLarry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer behind Mortal Kombat, True Lies, and Terminator 2, reveals why the best innovations require "a touch of madness" and how stepping outside conventional thinking leads to breakthrough success.• Embracing "a touch of madness" as essential for innovation and success• Fighting against the current that pulls everyone toward mediocrity and conventionality• Taking a career-defining risk on Platoon despite it being completely different from typical studio fare• Understanding the essence behind ideas rather than just their surface appearance• The CAP approach: Create your idea, Ask anyone for...2025-05-0231 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBeyond the North Face: Lessons in Entrepreneurial Resilience with Hap KloppSend us a textHap Klopp, visionary founder of The North Face, shares his remarkable journey transforming a small retail operation into a $4 billion global brand while navigating significant business setbacks along the way. His insights on brand building, crisis management, and learning from failure offer a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience that applies to business challenges in any era.• Building The North Face from 14 people into a global brand focused on value rather than price• Creating products that last forever with a lifetime warranty, keeping items out of landfills• Understanding that a brand is "wh...2025-04-2239 min

Leaders and Their StoriesTerry Fossum: Lead with Purpose, Not Power 🎙️ Build Leaders, Not Followers | Terry L. Fossum on Leadership That TransformsWelcome to Leaders and Their Stories with Richard Lowe — The Writing King and Ghostwriting Guru.In this powerful episode, Richard interviews Terry L. Fossum — Air Force veteran, bestselling author, and award-winning speaker — on what it really means to lead. Drawing on decades of military, business, and nonprofit experience, Terry breaks down the five core principles of true leadership: how to inspire others, develop future leaders, and lead with purpose, not ego.You’ll Learn:👉 Why real leaders create other leaders — not just followers👉 Why...2025-04-1325 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastHow Terry got on a Survival Reality Show - against his will...!Send us a textIn this fun but impactful episode of the Comeback Chronicles, Terry tells the story behind the story of getting on a Survival Reality Show - representing all of Boy Scouts of America! Riddled with absolute gold nuggets, this episode will entertain and inspire, and leave you with a feeling of hope. You're here for a reason!Support the show 2025-04-0824 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastFrom Maroon 5 Drummer to Mental Health Advocate with Ryan DusickSend us a textRyan Dusick shares his transformative journey from founding drummer of Maroon 5 to licensed therapist and mental health advocate after losing his music career at the height of the band's success.• Started Maroon 5 (originally Cars Flowers) at age 16 with high school friends including Adam Levine• Signed their first record deal at 18, experienced initial failure before finding their authentic sound• Spent a decade developing before Songs About Jane became a multi-platinum success• Suffered career-ending physical and mental health issues just as the band achieved global fame• Fell into alcoholism and depres...2025-03-2740 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastLeading Through Disaster: NASA's Path Forward After Columbia with Paul Sean HillSend us a textNASA's journey of cultural transformation after the Columbia disaster reveals profound leadership lessons applicable to any organization facing challenges.• The Columbia accident created a deeply personal sense of loss and responsibility within NASA's community• Success and confidence had bred organizational arrogance where rigorous questioning had diminished• Small, seemingly insignificant details (like foam impacts) can lead to catastrophic failure when not properly analyzed• Leadership requires creating a culture where anyone at any level can speak up without fear• Breaking "impossible" problems into smaller, manageable pieces leads to breakthrough solutions 2025-03-2537 min

The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBreaking Through: From Dippin' Dots to Starting Over with Curt JonesSend us a textCurt Jones shares the fascinating journey of how he invented Dippin' Dots using cryogenic technology from his microbiology background, built it into a $47 million business, then lost it all during the 2008 recession before making his comeback with 40 Below.• Starting as a pig farmer in southern Illinois before studying microbiology at university• Using liquid nitrogen technology originally developed for preserving bacteria to create beaded ice cream• Opening the first struggling Dippin' Dots store with limited savings and credit cards in Lexington, Kentucky• Breaking into theme parks starting with Opryland USA afte...2025-03-2037 min