The Final Percent

Never Quitting with Jason Stewart

Today we are coming to you from the Dominican Republic. During a trip with Page Events, we stopped by the ocean to record a new episode. 
In this episode, we were also joined by Jason Stewart, an adventurist, MMA Fighter, and overall amazing person. During the trip to the DR, he convinced me to cliff jump into the ocean and joined me in doing 1,000 pushups outside the complex. 
Today we spoke about a few topics, our leading topic was the spirit of never quitting. The only thing that separates the successful from the aspiring is the mindset and skills to never give up, never quit, and never back down from the challenges of life.
 

Running & Returning With Vicki Hunter

Today we are hosted by Dr. Eileen Gallagher who is joined by Vicki Hunter. 
Vicki grew up on the East Coast, displaying a competitive spirit from an early age. Tetherball and other sports were not merely sources of enjoyment, but opportunities for her to strive for victory. Throughout her schooling, Vicki engaged in various athletic pursuits, including tennis, basketball, softball, and lacrosse. After completing her education, Vicki sought a competitive outlet and ventured into short-distance triathlons. However, her deepest affinity lay with running, leading her to focus on running races and eventually transitioning to the demanding marathon distance.
 
In 1985, Vicki's move to Boulder, Colorado for graduate school exposed her to the world of elite running. Fortuitously, she crossed paths with numerous professional runners who graciously mentored her. Until then, Vicki had been oblivious to the existence of the Olympic Trials. Nevertheless, she resolved to qualify for the marathon trials, undeterred by the fact that her best marathon time was 3:50, over an hour slower than the qualifying mark. Through dedication, countless miles, and eighteen months of unwavering commitment, Vicki accomplished her goal in September 1987. At the Twin Cities Marathon, she clocked an impressive time of 2:49:24, securing her spot in the 1988 Olympic Trials Marathon. This qualification was a remarkable feat, but it also initiated a journey of relentless ambition and competitiveness that yielded unforeseen repercussions.
 
In 1997, Vicki married and became pregnant. Tragically, at fourteen weeks into her pregnancy, she was involved in a single-car accident on September 11.
 
The accident inflicted severe injuries upon her, including ten broken ribs, a broken sacrum, a broken pubic symphysis, a collapsed lung, a punctured liver, and three skull fractures resulting in a brain injury. The critical first forty-eight hours after the accident determined their survival, and the medical professionals acknowledged that Vicki's physical fitness played a pivotal role. She spent six weeks in the hospital and eventually returned home, albeit confined to a wheelchair. The ensuing five months were dedicated to regaining her strength, driven by the desire to ensure a healthy delivery for her baby. Vicki approached her due date as she would a race, constructing a recovery plan that encompassed endurance and strength training.
 
On March 12, 1998, Jade was born, precisely on her due date.
 
Vicki has since devoted her life to discovering the most effective recovery methods, and one of her true passions lies in sharing these insights with as many individuals as possible. She upholds a principle of personal experience, never recommending anything to her clients that she has not undertaken herself.
 
Vicki holds her Ph.D. in Political Science and is now retired from The University of Colorado where she taught for 23 years. She is a certified Foundation Training Instructor, Level I and II as well as a Certified Lydiard Running Coach, Level II. Her book, “Running and Returning: Seeking Balance in an Imperfect World,” was published in 2022 and recounts her journey in an effort to help others learn from her experiences.
 
Links:
Foundation Training: https://www.foundationtraining.com/ Dr. Eric Goodman
V Force: https://vforcepro.com/ Dr. Vicki Hunter
Anatomy Course: https://www.anatomytrains.com/ Tom Myers

Renatus Leaders Retreat Cancun With Bob Snyder

Please welcome back one of our favorite guests...
BOB SNYDER!!!
It has been too long since we brought him on to the podcast and it is great to chat with him once again. This time we recorded our episode from the balcony of Bob's room at Dreams Natura in Cancun Mexico. This retreat was an absolute treat and TFP was so excited to head down here. 
Thank you so much to Bob Snyder for hopping on and giving us the opportunity to chat about Renatus, the Leaders Retreat, and more!

Time & Energy With Dr. Eileen Gallagher

How much time do you have left? Is it at all possible to know? Tomorrow is not guaranteed, so how will you live today? 
The question is not IF your time on this earth will come to an end it’s WHEN. So when you leave this earth will you be able to look back and know that you gave all of your energy to something that you passionately believe in? It’s hard to hear, it’s a hard pill to swallow but we have to accept that we live in a fragile shell that can not go on forever. 
Don’t let fear hold you back from living life, because the only thing you should be afraid of is not living life to the fullest in every moment. 
Become who you want to be, be confident in what you want to do, and have a life worth living. Adventure and exploration will fill you with memories, sitting behind a screen scrolling, and typing your life away won’t.

Consistency & Contribution

How often have you pushed things to the side because you CAN do it another time? Consistency is easy, right? Well because it’s easy, it’s also easy to not stay consistent. True consistency comes into your life through the little things. The little everyday actions you take to achieve an ultimate goal. Starting is the second most important step, the biggest thing you have to prioritize is doing it, consistently.
Tune in to The Final Percent Podcast episode 205: Consistency & Contribution to learn how to turn your everyday actions into priceless experiences.

Walls vs. Bridges

Do you set boundaries or are you always flexible? A saying in our community is change your standards, change your life. Now this can be a double edge sword. You may build a bridge for someone new to you when you shouldn’t or put up a wall for someone who is close to you. 
 
The key to all this is learning when is the best time to set these things in place for the people around you. How do you do that though? It can be hard to identify, tune into The Final Percent Podcast Episode 204, Walls vs. Bridges to learn how!
 
 
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Envy vs. Ego

What dominos can you identify in your life? No not the pizza restaurant. The items that if you completed right now, will cause a chain reaction of positive change. Envy and your ego go hand in hand, they cause you to look at the people who have toppled their domino and think, “Well why aren’t mine falling?” You never took action. 
 
Tune in to today’s episode to see how you can turn your envy into action.

Positivity In The Face Of Adversity

What do you do in the face of adversity? Do you recoil back to comfort? Stand firm in faith? Or walk forward in positivity? Your choices can affect your life and the life of those around you. Allison Pazuk is an inspirational member of our community and has become one of our most incredible supporters. Right now she is facing one of the strongest adversities anyone can in their lives. Yet still, she walks forward with positivity no matter what. 
 
Tune into this episode to see how your community, mindset, and strength can change your life.