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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 37 MIN

Recovering from a Stroke and Redefining Success in Life

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Send me a message via text or voicemail!🎙️  Episode 9 SummaryWhat happens when the life you built around being busy suddenly stops?For Chip Scholz, that answer came in the form of a stroke. One morning in Jacksonville, Florida, a man who had spent over a decade coaching leaders, logging 200 nights a year in hotels, and billing into the seven figures, woke up and couldn't find his words.In this episode Chip shares what it took to rebuild,  physically, mentally, and professionally and what he discovered about himself on the other side of a life that had been running at full speed for far too long.🎧  What we Talk about in this Episode: What life looked like running a seven figure business on five hours of sleep a nightThe morning of the stroke and why he kept going longer than he should haveThe physical recovery, relearning to walk, read, and think clearlyHow his coaching framework became something he finally had to live instead of just teachHow woodturning became an unexpected part of rebuilding his purpose📖 Chip's Hidden Chapter MomentChip spent years teaching leaders how to lead themselves. The stroke forced him to actually do it.He said it plainly, "you can't lead others until you can lead yourself. And by the way, I didn't either." The framework he had been teaching for years didn't become real to him until everything stopped. 🔗  ResourcesChip's website and coaching: https://scholzandassociates.com/Chip's reading list:  https://scholzandassociates.com/whats-chip-reading/New book: Every Dog Has Its Day: Reflections on Life, Love, and the Lathe https://scholzandassociates.com/chips-books/Support the show🌐  Visit my website: https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/ and stay connected! 🎙️  Want to be a guest on Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger 🎵 Background Music: "In Time" by Folk_acoustic from Pixabay

Send me a message via text or voicemail! 🎙️ Episode 9 Summary What happens when the life you built around being busy suddenly stops? For Chip Scholz, that answer came in the form of a stroke. One morning in Jacksonville, Florida, a man who had spent over a decade coaching leaders, logging 200 nights a year in hotels, and billing into the seven figures, woke up and couldn't find his words. In this episode Chip shares what it took to rebuild, physically, mentally, and professionally...

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Send me a message via text or voicemail!🎙️  Episode 9 SummaryWhat happens when the life you built around being busy suddenly stops?For Chip Scholz, that answer came in the form of a stroke. One morning in Jacksonville, Florida, a man who had spent...

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