It's About Time

Join our Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, as he interviews writer and former competitive boxer, Mark Connor! Mark Connor is an author, former boxer, and current boxing trainer from Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this episode he shares his personal background and his wisdom, even sharing insights from his book, "It's About Time: (Millions of Copies Sold for Dad).

Takeaways:

Resilience and Transformation: Mark Connor's journey demonstrates resilience through life’s challenges, including physical injuries, personal losses, and navigating identity as both a boxer and writer.
Faith and Spirituality: Mark’s life has been deeply influenced by his Catholic upbringing, Irish heritage, and interactions with Native American traditions. He sees common threads in these spiritual practices, highlighting their unifying themes of love, family, and connection.
Boxing as a Metaphor for Life: Mark described how boxing shaped his discipline, identity, and worldview, influencing both his personal life and writing. Despite stepping away from competitive boxing, its lessons remain integral to his approach to challenges.
Finding Purpose Through Writing: Mark transitioned to writing to contribute intellectually and spiritually to the world. His book It’s About Time combines autobiography, poetry, and reflections on spirituality to inspire and provide hope.
Life's Unpredictable Pathways: Experiences like working in Alaska and engaging with Native American culture allowed Mark to explore his identity and spirituality more deeply. These moments of solitude and reflection were pivotal in shaping his personal growth.

Get a copy of his book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/its-about-time-mark-connor/1112962378
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