Reflections on Season One
Survive and Advance
“Most people go through life not being a survivor. They just exist. They let life overrun them. They become a victim, but that can always change.” - Paul Estridge This season was dedicated to bringing you Paul’s Principles of Survival along with harrowing stories of people who have faced life-shattering challenges and come out stronger on the other side. In this finale episode, Paul reflects on what he’s learned from conversations with his guest about what it takes to never give up. Listen in to hear why Paul says anyone can be a survivor as long as they’re willing to change their...
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Gaining a New Perspective with Bart Burrell
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was a happy, young, athletic guy and the picture of good health. But then everything changed. Bart’s life was hit with tragedy when his father passed, and then after having breathing issues, he received a shocking diagnosis. Little did Bart know, this was only the tip of the iceberg. Stem cell transplants, heart problems, physical therapy — he faced one hardship after another. But through his newfound faith, Bart was able to find peace. In this episode, Bart shares his story of belief in life, not survival. As you listen, you’ll hear how his faith and resilience gave him the...
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Principles of Survival: Keep Moving, Don't Quit; Practice Gratefulness
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If you want to survive and advance, you have to do it on purpose; It won’t happen by accident. Along the way, you’ll need tools and strategies to help you navigate the storms life throws at you. For Paul Estridge, those tools are what he calls the Principles of Survival. In this series, he’ll examine those principles, break down what they mean, and share the real-life stories that helped him understand why they’re so important. In this episode, we’ll look at: Keep moving Don’t quit Practice gratefulness
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Difficult Doesn't Mean Impossible with Gary Brackett
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“I've survived 100% of my bad days so far, and I plan on continuing to do just that.” has faced countless challenges—from breaking into the NFL, to deep personal loss, to being in the restaurant business during COVID, but his winner mindset has led him through it all. In this episode, Gary shares how he handles tough situations with grace and leans into gratitude when he’s at his lowest. Along the way, you’ll learn how to reframe the stories you tell yourself so you can focus on what you can control and live to fight another day.
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The Best Days are Ahead with Dr. Ena Shelley
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Dr. Ena Shelley was supposed to retire, move into her newly-purchased house, and bask in the Georgia sun. But then life got in the way. During a meeting, she came down with a headache. But this wasn’t just any headache. Something was wrong, and she was rushed to the hospital. Instead of hanging pictures in her new home, Ena spent time in the hospital for a subdural hematoma, a brain bleed. Instead of fundraising for charities and volunteering like she normally would, she underwent extensive therapy. She was flooded with thoughts about her family and her future, but she was 110% determined to...
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Principles of Survival: Be Resourceful: Find A Way or Make One; Be Resilient: Keep Getting Up
Survive and Advance
If you want to survive and advance, you have to do it on purpose; It won’t happen by accident. Along the way, you’ll need tools and strategies to help you navigate the storms life throws at you. For Paul Estridge, those tools are what he calls the Principles of Survival. In this series, he’ll examine those principles, break down what they mean, and share the real-life stories that helped him understand why they’re so important. In this episode, we’ll look at: - Be resourceful: find a way or make one - Be resilient: keep getting up
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Serving Others While Serving Time with Mark Whitacre
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was climbing the corporate ladder with ease. He had a mansion and a private jet—life was good. And then he was let in on a shocking company secret and became part of the largest international price-fixing scheme in U.S. history. Participating in the crime ate away at his conscience and eventually his wife convinced him to come forward. Which led to Mark wearing a wire for three years as an FBI informant, all the while knowing if he was caught he would likely be killed. In this episode, Mark shares what it was like living under that kind of pressure and how he endured it. As you listen,...
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Principles of Survival: Recall Your Purpose; Stay Calm and Focus
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If you want to survive and advance, you have to do it on purpose; It won’t happen by accident. Along the way, you’ll need tools and strategies to help you navigate the storms life throws at you. For Paul Estridge, those tools are what he calls the Principles of Survival. In this series, he’ll examine those principles, break down what they mean, and share the real-life stories that helped him understand why they’re so important. In this episode, we’ll look at: Recall Your Purpose Stay Calm and Focus
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The Race is Never Over with Robert Wickens
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When the unthinkable happens, how do you survive, come to terms with it, and move forward? After being paralyzed in a violent race car crash, chose to focus on “what’s next” and anchor his recovery in his inherent determination. And that served him well, three and a half years after the accident Robert was not only racing again, he got on the podium as well. In this episode, Robert shares his path to racing and emphasizes the importance of taking care of your mental health. As you listen, you’ll learn what it means to truly give it your all and be inspired to follow your dreams.
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Principles of Survival: Breathe, Eat, Sleep; Get the Mindset to Win
Survive and Advance
If you want to survive and advance, you have to do it on purpose; It won’t happen by accident. Along the way, you’ll need tools and strategies to help you navigate the storms life throws at you. For Paul Estridge, those tools are what he calls the Principles of Survival. In this series, he’ll examine those principles, break down what they mean, and share the real-life stories that helped him understand why they’re so important. In this episode, we’ll look at: - Breathe, Eat, and Sleep - Get the Mindset to Win
info_outlineWhat makes you a survivor? Dave Carter is a businessman, mountaineer, and climbing guide, but he was a survivor long before he earned any of those titles. He has spent his life learning to overcome the most extreme conditions, where a single decision often tips the scale toward survival or death.
In this episode, Dave shares the story of his two expeditions to Mt. Everest, how he nearly lost his life on the mountain and the lessons that helped him survive where many others didn’t. As you listen, you’ll learn how to turn failures into fuel for your success, and why the principles for survival apply to all of life.
Key Takeaways:
– It’s not enough to survive, you must advance
– Break it down
– Practice gratefulness, even in the midst of challenges
What to Listen For:
[01:39] - Dave’s first trip to Everest
[04:21] - The return to Everest
[06:17] - What Dave did differently the second time
[10:19] - The summit attempt
[18:34] - The Descent
[26:26] - Respiratory arrest
[31:39] - Dave’s takeaways