Anthony Trucks, former NFL athlete, Ninja Warrior Athlete and motivational speaker, encourages people to use their circumstances as a catalyst for success and to make identity shifts through 'dark work'. He draws from his own experience of being in foster care, being tortured and so much more.

We dove deep into:

• How to use your circumstances as a catalyst and not a crutch

• How shifting your identity will change your life

• How dark work is the way to your brightest future

And SO MUCH MORE.

Find Anthony Here: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/

My links:

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/

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1:1 Coaching: https://impaulsivetointentional.carrd.co/

Time Stamps: 00:00:00Athlete to American Warrior Story. 00:02:42Gift of not needing an excuse. 00:05:14Dreams require personal identity. 00:07:44"Dominate: Proof of Ability" 00:10:20Acting with autonomy and intention. 00:12:58Efficient, not hard-charging. 00:15:32Loving relationships and shared wealth. 00:18:04Focus mind on task at hand. 00:20:32Belief is essential for success. 00:23:11Believe in effort, not outcome. 00:25:45Identity confusion, no destination. 00:28:09Fear of dogs shaped by experience. 00:30:44"In the moment, no turning back." 00:33:25Declare, Accomplish, Go Dark. 00:36:09Old self gone, new identity explored. 00:38:50Living based on self-image. 00:41:18"Level too high for humanity." 00:44:05Adaptation is hard truth. 00:46:41Question your life's purpose. 00:49:22Invest for future self-love. 00:52:07Appreciating, not judging, avoids problems. 00:54:49Living life with faith-driven purpose.