An inspiring podcast that challenges listeners to embrace hardship and lean into growth for the sake of building character.

Overview: In this raw and direct episode, host Glenn Azar argues that the path of least resistance robs us of meaningful growth. He uses stories of athletes and corporate leaders to illustrate how we find our best selves during difficulty, not ease. Azar encourages listeners to identify areas of avoidance in their lives and intentionally choose hardship, even in small ways like an honest conversation. He argues that great character is built through our willingness to persist despite fear and failure.

0:37 - The comforts of modern life can prevent us from true growth 
1:58 - People we admire have great character because they embraced hardship
3:37 - An athlete lacking mental toughness finally grew by leaning into struggle 
5:12 - On a trek, people find strength when they persist despite wanting to quit
7:21 - Having hard conversations builds character. Avoidance keeps us stuck.
8:34 - Discomfort is the price we pay to become strong and dependable
10:12 - Identify where you're avoiding growth opportunities in your life
11:34 - CTA: Embrace hardship to build unshakable character

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An inspiring podcast that challenges listeners to embrace hardship and lean into growth for the sake of building character.
Overview: In this raw and direct episode, host Glenn Azar argues that the path of least resistance robs us of meaningful growth. He uses stories of athletes and corporate leaders to illustrate how we find our best selves during difficulty, not ease. Azar encourages listeners to identify areas of avoidance in their lives and intentionally choose hardship, even in small ways like an honest conversation. He argues that great character is built through our willingness to persist despite fear and failure.
0:37 - The comforts of modern life can prevent us from true growth 1:58 - People we admire have great character because they embraced hardship 3:37 - An athlete lacking mental toughness finally grew by leaning into struggle 5:12 - On a trek, people find strength when they persist despite wanting to quit 7:21 - Having hard conversations builds character. Avoidance keeps us stuck. 8:34 - Discomfort is the price we pay to become strong and dependable 10:12 - Identify where you're avoiding growth opportunities in your life 11:34 - CTA: Embrace hardship to build unshakable character <a href="https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/">ADVENTURE WITH ME</a>
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<a href="https://calendly.com/glennazar/60min">1-ON-1 MENTORING</a>
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Inspiration, tips and advice to help you conquer your life, one day at a time. Glenn Azar is a former soldier, boxer and Helicopter Evacuation Medic who now runs an adventure business called Adventure Professionals. He uses his background, knowledge and lived experiences to share authentic tips that are useful, usable and implementable immediately to give you a boost in every area of life.

Inspiration, tips and advice to help you conquer your life, one day at a time.

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Character or Easy Life?

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