Exploring Your Identity, Trauma and What Makes You Who You Are

On today's episode Mark + Jim dive into the topic of Identity. All of the sports you played, conversations you've had, experiences dating all the way back to childhood play a role in how you see the world. They make you who you are. Every human experiences trauma, whether it be big or small. This conversation unpacks how trauma plays out in your life and what you can do to move past it.    "Every single one of us has experienced trauma. Some of it is recognizable and memorable and some of it is not. Some of it we don't remember. Some of it is extreme, like sexual abuse and some of it is less so, like getting yelled at. If unaddressed it festers in our subconscious and attacks us as if it's happening right now." - Mark    Other Topics covered during this episode:   Playing sports while growing up and how it shaped the men they are today, both good and bad. Jim's history winning 3 national championships as a Rugby player  Checking in with your level of self worth as you move through life  How having too much success early on in life can hurt you Handling hardship with grace and accountability as one of the most important things you can do in life. The importance of your actions matching your words. Leading by example for your family and friends.  How fathers can put too much pressure on their children to perform in sports.  How detrimental it is for children when parents try to live vicariously through them. Jim's journey with concussions and how Dr. Wood's program (The Inspired Performance Institute) helped him heal his depression The emotional impact of the inevitable transitions in your life and how to support yourself through them. Unpacking how trauma (events from your past) lives in your subconscious and why we need to work to rewire our minds.  Jim's journey with dyslexia and dysgraphia (trouble reading). Dealing with your struggles head on and not suppressing them or else they get a lot worse. How we live in an addictive culture and over work, over consume and over perform.   Resources:  Book Jim Mentioned is The Season of Life by Jim Rohn   https://www.7pillarsglobal.com/professional-track Mark Aylward's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aylwardmark/ Jim Gurule's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimgurule/ Learn more about the Inspired Performance Institute and Dr. Wood's Program: https://www.inspiredperformanceinstitute.com/a/21845/jZCwnLQj