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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 1H 17M

006 | I Was Told I Would Never Walk Again | Jordan Mendoza

from Hold This Thought · host with Christian Boatright

Adversity | Identity | Entrepreneurship | FamilyWe start with the moment that changed everything: a near-fatal car crash that left doctors unsure if Jordan would ever walk again. From there, we unpack how adversity reshaped his identity, his ambition, and the way he builds.Chapters:00:00 | Podcast Intro00:58 | Adversity Is Inevitable (Core Philosophy)03:31 | The Near-Fatal Crash That Changed Everything10:36 | Recovery, Identity & Rebuilding From Zero13:19 | Moving to Atlanta & Meeting His Wife16:36 | 200,000 No’s & Building a Relentless Mindset19:52 | Career Shift & Entering Property Management24:01 | First Corporate Role & Rapid Promotion27:23 | High-Risk Property, Gunshots & Getting Forced Out31:10 | Starting Over Again & Climbing Back Up33:43 | Leaving Corporate & Launching His Own Business41:35 | Creating Adversity on Purpose (How to Build Resilience)50:06 | Scaling a Business, Coaching & Giving Value01:05:30 | Faith, Giving Value & Final AdviceJordan Mendoza is a sought-after sales and social media coach, podcast host, keynote speaker and author with a passion for helping individuals and brands elevate their presence and close deals. As the host of the popular podcast Blaze Your Own Trail, Jordan shares valuable insights from top-performing industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives, diving into the stories that shaped their success.Social links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chanel/@UCPdNNiTObp1jGyguO4X9MUgSubscribe for honest conversations about the ideas shaping culture, business, and our world.👉 https://www.youtube.com/@HoldThisThoughtPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

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