251. This Too Shall Pass | with Marcus Aurelius Anderson

Yes, that's a waterfall you here in the background during this entire episode, as we are, live, at The Dreamshine Campus, sitting by Mark's beautiful pond, for this kick-butt conversation! Join us, as Mark sits down with Marcus Aurelius Anderson: Host of the #1 New and Noteworthy Conscious Millionaire “Epic Achiever” Podcast:  TEDx & International Keynote Speaker:  Leadership Mindset Coach Bestselling Author: "The Gift of Adversity: Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose" U.S. Army Veteran  Marcus Bio Information:   While training to deploy with the United States Army Marcus suffered a serious spinal injury. During the ensuing surgery he died on the operating table twice. Subsequently he was left paralyzed from the neck down. Unsure of his future, Marcus went into a deep depression. In his darkest hour he had a personal epiphany that force him to see his injury as a learning opportunity.   Through this Gift of Adversity Marcus was able overcame my paralysis and walk again. His message is that Adversity is a gift that demands our greatest efforts to rise above our current obstacles and to become better citizens and leaders.   Having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his Adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen...   Marcus now speaks, writes, inspires and teaches others to overcome their own Adversity and actualize their personal definition of success.   His TEDx talk "The Gift of Adversity" tells of how we can use our Adversity to make us into better leaders, citizens and human beings. (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iXicUawrH6o)   His book "The Gift of Adversity: Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose" is available on Amazon and Kindle. Host of Elevating Beyond, Mark Minard: Being in jail at age 17, Mark learned to elevate above the circumstances, owner/founder, CEO of Dreamshine, changing lives for individual's with special needs since 2007, #1 Best Selling Author, Host of iTunes Top 100, Elevating Beyond Podcast, Mark brings 13 years + of real, raw, in the trenches experience of winning in your business, in your leadership, your finances, challenging you in all areas of life to go to the next level, and beyond! Check Out Mark’s New Book, 16 Reasons Why Your Business Sucks: How To Be Freakin' Awesome At Every Level of Your Business, Leadership, Finances, & Build Your Own Dream Team! Visit https://www.markminard.net To Connect with Mark Minard, & The Elevating Beyond Family! Submit Your Story For a Chance To Be a Featured Guest!   Visit https://www.markminard.net To Connect with Mark Minard Connect With Mark Minard & The Elevating Beyond Nation Here:     Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarkMinard     Twitter https://twitter.com/Mark_Minard     Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mark_minard/     Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-minard-5904b633/     Check Out Mark's Best Selling Book, The Story Of YOU, Transforming Adversity Into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams To The Next Level & Beyond http://amzn.to/2xv88ks Check Out Elevating Beyond Podcast Here🔻 https://www.markminard.net/podcast