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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 36 MIN

Ep. 1014 – The Grampion’s Way To Building Unbreakable Character with Jim Tracy (@Towerjim)

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“I faced a choice as a young man. I was either going to continue to pitch my fit and end up divorced, or I’m going to give God a chance. And in my arrogance, I told God I’d give Him a chance, and in His grace and kindness, He gave me a chance.” – Jim TracyToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, grandfather, keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, jet pilot, and one of the highest demand influencers on workplace culture in North America, Jim Tracy. Jim and I talk about his book, “Building Men: Character Lessons from Influencers”, his shift from employee to entrepreneur, important life lessons learned from some of his mentors, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Jim got named "The Grampion"How he got into the speaking businessWhat inspired him to write his booksWhat dog training competitions taught Jim about perseveranceHow faith plays a major role in his lifeJim’s Site: https://thejimtracy.com/Jim’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Men-Character-Lessons-Influencers/dp/1636985874Jim’s Podcast, “The Grampion”: https://youtu.be/is-5sTuDMX8?si=s85INAQUL0nYccg7The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 412 – “Why Boomer, Xer, Millennial and Gen Z Labels Need Reimagined” with Dr. Rick Chromey (@MyGenTech2020): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-412-why-boomer-xer-millennial-and-gen-z-labels-need-reimagined-with-dr-rick-chromey-mygentech2020/93 - "Stories of Elders" with Veronica Kirin (@vmkirin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/93-stories-of-elders-with-veronica-kirin-vmkirin/Ep. 508 – “Great Things Happen Every Day” with Phil Barth (@pjbarth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-508-great-things-happen-every-day-with-phil-barth-pjbarth/#InspirationNuke – “The Impact of Influence” with Chip Baker, Charles Woods, Chris Holmes, Darius Bradley Sr., & Jeermal Sylvester: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/inspirationnuke-the-impact-of-influence-with-chip-baker-charles-woods-chris-holmes-darius-bradley-sr-jeermal-sylvester/Ep. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/193 – “The Quest For Purpose” with Dr. Ken Keis (@crgleader): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/193-the-quest-for-purpose-with-dr-ken-keis-crgleader/Ep. 373.5 – “Business Secrets for Walking on Water” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3735-business-secrets-for-walking-on-water-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/Ep. 316 – “Ubuntu Leadership” with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (@LaMarrDShields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/

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“I faced a choice as a young man. I was either going to continue to pitch my fit and end up divorced, or I’m going to give God a chance. And in my arrogance, I told God I’d give Him a chance, and in His grace and kindness, He gave me a chance.” –...

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