Daniel Patton on Being a Successful Serial Entrepreneur, Leadership, Leveraging Fear, and His Great Grandfather General George Patton

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Daniel Patton—serial entrepreneur, Olympic alternate, and descendant of General George S. Patton—for a raw conversation about resilience, pain, and building success through adversity. From living in storage sheds to launchin…

Doug Bopst on The Adversity Advantage, The Trap of External Validation, and The Biggest Misconception Regarding Adversity

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Doug Bopst, an award-winning personal trainer, author, and host of The Adversity Advantage podcast. Doug shares his powerful transformation from convicted felon and drug addict to recovery advocate and mindset coach. He also…

Warrior Wisdom: The Art of War (Replay)

Mental preparation is key when facing adversity. In this episode I’m breaking down why “The Art of War” is a critical guide for military and business leaders. I’m sharing why recent guest Janice Bryant Howroyd “kept her enemies closer” by purchasing stock in her competitor’s businesses and how she …

Angel Vivaldi on Leadership, Speaking the Muse's Language, Learning from Loss, the Evolution of an Artist's Journey, and Building Your Own Highway

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with virtuoso guitarist Angel Vivaldi to explore the intersection of artistry, authenticity, and perseverance. Angel shares insights from his recent tour with legendary guitarist Steve Morse, discusses his creative process behind…

Tony Blauer on Overcoming Fear for Personal Growth, Resilience in the Face of Betrayal, and Trusting Instincts for Business Success

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with legendary self-defense expert and fear management coach Tony Blauer for an in-depth discussion on betrayal, resilience, and the power of managing fear in business and life. Tony shares candid stories of being betrayed by tru…

Dennis Connors Paralympic Silver Medalist and 2X World Champion on Redefining Perseverance, Vulnerability in Leadership, and Why Grit Isn't Always Enough to Win

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, former Marine counterintelligence operator and Paralympic silver medalist Dennis Connors joins Marcus to discuss the true meaning of perseverance beyond grit. Dennis shares insights from his time in special operations, his journey through PTSD and stroke recovery,…

Warrior Wisdom: Was Seneca a Hypocrite?

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson examines one of philosophy's most provocative questions: Was Seneca a hypocrite? Through the lens of Stoic philosophy and Roman history, Marcus explores the dangerous cognitive trap of hypocrisy bias and challenges listeners to examin…

JC Glick Former Army Ranger on Leading Through Transformation, Embracing Fallibility in Truth Seeking, and the Strength Found in Deciding to Commit

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with JC Glick, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and CEO of the Commit Foundation, for a deep conversation about leadership, transformation, and the power of questioning our assumptions. They explore how multiple truths can ex…

Denny Giamazzo on Wired For Action, Leadership Through Humility and Example, Trust, and Personal Growth

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Denny Giamazzo, leadership and resilience speaker, veteran, and author of the new bestselling book "Wired for Action." Denny shares his powerful journey from childhood trauma and foster care to becoming an infantry serg…

Rhett Power on Headamentals, How Leaders Can Defeat Negative Self-Talk, The 3 C Maverick Method, and The Impact of Dr. Mark Goulston's Work

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Rhett Power, CEO and co-founder of Accountability, Inc., to discuss his groundbreaking new book "Headamentals: How Leaders Silence Negative Self-Talk and Transform How They Lead." In this raw and powerful conversation, …