This week's guest set a resolution to lose weight. And he did - more than 200 pounds. And dropped his waist size from 58 to size 30. Mark Hamade is also fitness enthusiast, an entrepreneur, a business coach, a Lebanese immigrant, a former Marine, and a cancer survivor.

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Episode 58 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [2:10] Featured interview with Mark Hamade Mark Hamade is a fitness enthusiast, an entrepreneur, a business coach, a Lebanese immigrant, a former Marine, and a cancer survivor. He set a resolution to lose more than 200 pounds.

In this conversation, Keith and Mark discuss:

  • Mark's immigration to the United States when he was 10 [2:30]
  • Mark's back injuries [6:40]
  • How Mark made a decision to lose weight [9:25]
  • How Mark broke his big resolution into smaller steps [22:00]

[33:15] Mark's Instruction Manual 1. What are the habits you maintain every day to stay happy and healthy? [33:30]

  • Mediate for 2-3 minutes each hour
  • Each night write down what did well and didn't do well

2. What personal development book do you recommend? [34:43]

  • Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy

3. Favorite personal mantra / inspirational quote [36:00]

  • Without people problems, you have no problems
  • Your heartaches and misfortunes will turn by never giving up

4. What's your one guilty pleasure? [37:25]

  • Nutella

5. When your time comes, how do you want to be remembered? [38:20]

  • That he was able to make a difference in people's lives for the better

[39:00] Where to find Mark * Website: MarkHamade.com * Twitter: @markhamade

[39:30] Closing words

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