Season Three Reflections

Intrinsic Drive®

It's hard to believe fourteen months are now in the rear view mirror of my podcasting odyssey. Like a long uphill climb at a steady pace, this season's guests inspired me upward--to discover what lies beyond the next bend in the road. My thoughts turn toward lessons from season three: the opportunity to meet kindred spirits, guides known through their works, old friends, even my earliest mentor from high school and college in Florida. I hope you enjoy these messages from our guests this season:

Sara Slattery watched her father lose his entire business. Learning from her parents’ examples of resilience, she picked herself up, turning disappointment into a new opportunity to grow.
John Lee Dumas leveraged his experience from a pivot to swimming in high school, after an injury benched his basketball dreams. He applied the concept of putting in extra repetitions to his podcast career - over 3,600 episodes later hosting the world's leading daily entrepreneurial podcast.

Growing up as a young black man in 1960’s Georgia was not just difficult; it was life-threatening. Benny Vaughn realized that all these experiences sharpened his resolve, defining his life.
Once Becky Karush learned the principles and essential strategies of writing from Suzanne Kingsbury at the Gateless Writer’s Academy, she allowed her creative genius to flow. Today she teaches others to find their own creative force.
Rock Wilk remembered sitting with Jack Rollins on a park bench when Jack was 99 years old. Jack reminded Rock of life’s uncertainty, and the unknown around the next corner.

Carwyn Sharp learned the value of clarity in communication, fostering an environment of trust. Vital feedback can be gleaned from mistakes, leading to an improvement system for his team.
Finding your tribe - one that supports and challenges you, elevates your craft, and creates a nurturing environment - Molly Grant found this in the leatherworker’s community.

Jerry Lynch ran straight toward his passions, not allowing initial rejection to derail his dream. Through self-exploration, a totally new way of thinking about spirituality and sport awakened in him.
Dick Beardsley has not lived an easy life, learning through faith and following his passions to find joy in the moment. Dick’s attitude radiates hope for the survivor in all of us.
Please reach out, let us know what stories move you forward. What type of guests would you like to hear? We are grateful to those who listen, like, subscribe, rate, and review us. This show is for you.
Intrinsic Drive ® is produced by Ellen Strickler and Phil Wharton. Continued gratitude to Andrew Hollingworth—master editor and sound engineer. For more information on this and other episodes visit us at https://www.whartonhealth.com/intrinsicdrive
Music Credits: Would if I Could by The New Fools from Epidemic Sound