Overcoming Obstacles: Journey from Addiction to Entrepreneurial Success with Ken Cox

to watch this episode, subscribe to my YouTube channel: optYOUmize podcast Youtube optYOUmize is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy and HelloFresh - America's #1 Meal Kit Summary In this episode of the optYOUmize Podcast, Brett Ingram interviews Ken Cox, an entrepreneur and author, who shares his inspiring journey from struggling with addiction to achieving success in business. Ken discusses the importance of mentorship, the impact of alcoholism on his life, and how he transformed his struggles into powerful lessons. He emphasizes the significance of meditation, self-reflection, and finding passion in work to manage stress and overcome challenges. The conversation highlights the value of community support and the need for authenticity in entrepreneurship. Visit https://kencox.com to find his boxing school and his books "Many Paths to Profit" and "Reclaim Sobriety" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Obstacles 01:01 Ken's Journey from Addiction to Success 08:04 The Impact of Alcoholism on Life 15:52 Transforming Dark Moments into Lessons 20:25 Managing Stress as an Entrepreneur 27:17 Redefining Failure and Success 33:08 The Role of Mentorship in Recovery and Business #overcomingobstacles #stressmanagement #entrepreneur #personaldevelopment #optyoumize #brettingram #entrepreneurpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices