Shot 8 Times and Left for Dead: Marcus Stanley's Incredible Testimony

<h2 data-start="253" data-end="303">What Would You Do If You Were Shot Eight Times?</h2>
Today, I sat across from a man who shouldn&rsquo;t even be alive. Marcus Stanley was shot eight times at point-blank range, left for dead in the street, and in that moment, he saw what he believes was an angel standing between him and every bullet. I needed you to hear from this man because Marcus isn&rsquo;t just here to tell a story about survival&mdash;he&rsquo;s here to remind us what it means to keep going when everything around you says it&rsquo;s over.
Marcus and I talk about the dark years that followed his shooting, years where painkillers turned into addiction, and addiction turned into heroin. We talked about what it feels like when your life gets blown apart, and you have to learn how to walk again, literally and spiritually. Marcus told me it was forgiveness&mdash;real, hard, gut-wrenching forgiveness&mdash;that unlocked his freedom, even though the men who tried to kill him never paid for what they did.
And you&rsquo;ll hear how Marcus went from a man chasing fame as a musician to a man who wakes up every day asking, &ldquo;How can I serve?&rdquo; His faith became real not in the moment he was shot, but in the quiet, hidden years of service and surrender afterward, staying in a treatment center for four years to help others with no pay, no spotlight, just a calling to be there for the one person who might need hope that day.
Marcus&rsquo; story isn&rsquo;t about surviving a tragedy; it&rsquo;s about what you do after you survive. It&rsquo;s about taking one more step when you don&rsquo;t know if you can, believing that God&rsquo;s not done with you yet, and choosing gratitude for every breath, every step, even if you feel pain with each one. I want you to hear this conversation because if you&rsquo;re feeling like you&rsquo;re on your back right now, Marcus&rsquo; journey will remind you that you&rsquo;re never alone, and you can get back up.
<h3 data-start="2083" data-end="2101">Key Takeaways:</h3>
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Why Marcus believes forgiveness was the key that broke his chains of addiction
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What it felt like to see an angel while being shot at point-blank range
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The hidden years of service that shaped Marcus into the man he is today
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How to find hope and take one more step, even when you feel you can&rsquo;t
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Why your suffering can produce endurance, character, and hope if you let it
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If you&rsquo;ve ever questioned whether God is with you in your lowest moments, or if you&rsquo;re carrying your own scars&mdash;Marcus&rsquo; story is your reminder that you are held, you are loved, and you are here for a reason. Share this with someone who needs to know it&rsquo;s not over. God bless you.
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Be the One Voice That Changes Someone’s Life

Have you ever thought about how one word from you could shift someone&rsquo;s entire day, maybe even their life?
In this episode, I break down what it truly means to become an encourager and why the world desperately needs you to step into that role. This isn&rsquo;t about throwing out empty praise or casual compliments. It&rsquo;s about choosing to infuse courage into others with honesty, specificity, and presence, and in the process, watch your own confidence and self-esteem rise. I share why encouragement is &ldquo;oxygen for the soul,&rdquo; how it creates ripple effects far beyond what you see, and how it becomes a seedbed for your relationships, your leadership, and your purpose.
We talk about how encouragement isn&rsquo;t tied to someone&rsquo;s results but to their effort and character, and why you need to be the person who notices and speaks into the small moments others overlook. It&rsquo;s not just about making people feel good; it&rsquo;s about transferring belief and equipping people to believe they can take the next step in their climb, even when they can&rsquo;t see the top of the ladder themselves.
If you want to stand out in a world full of critics, this episode will call you up to be different. This is your moment to decide to become the kind of person who changes lives, one conversation at a time.
Key Takeaways:
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Why encouragement is about &ldquo;infusing courage&rdquo; and not just complimenting others
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How encouragement builds your own self-esteem while lifting others
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The difference between flattery and authentic encouragement
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How to encourage effort and character, not just results
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The ripple effect of becoming an encourager in your family, friendships, and business
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Practical examples of encouragement that build others&rsquo; belief in themselves
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When you finish this episode, choose one person to encourage today. Watch how it changes them&mdash;and how it changes you.
Max out.
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- Also, get my&nbsp;exclusive Monday Motivation training in GrowthDay, the world&rsquo;s #1 app for advanced mindset and personal development. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://growthday.com/ed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-stringify-link="https://growthday.com/ed" data-cke-saved-href="https://growthday.com/ed">https://growthday.com/ed</a>. This show is sponsored by GrowthDay.

More Than Enough: The Journey Back to Self-Worth with Dr. Tiffany Moon

<h2 data-start="170" data-end="215">Are you living 90% of your life on repeat?</h2>
What if the relentless chase for achievement is robbing you of the joy you&rsquo;re working so hard to find? In this conversation with Dr. Tiffany Moon, we unpack what happens when you hit all the milestones, check all the boxes, and still feel something&rsquo;s missing. She&rsquo;s a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, mom of twins&mdash;and yes, you might know her from The Real Housewives of Dallas&mdash;but today, you&rsquo;ll get to see the side of her that&rsquo;s about living fully, not just performing perfectly.
Tiffany shares how the pressure to be perfect nearly drained her of laughter and real connection, and what it took to reclaim her joy. We talk about what it&rsquo;s like to break free from family and cultural conditioning that says you&rsquo;re only loved when you&rsquo;re achieving, and how learning to embrace small moments&mdash;rolling on the floor with your kids, taking walks, having deep conversations&mdash;can transform how you feel about your life without sacrificing ambition.
We also hit on the fear of trying something new when you&rsquo;re already &ldquo;good&rdquo; at what you do, why we say no to opportunities that could open up our lives, and how stepping out of your lane doesn&rsquo;t mean failure, it means growth. Tiffany shares her experience from the O.R. to the Housewives stage and the mindset shift that allowed her to stop suffocating joy in the name of control.
You don&rsquo;t have to abandon your drive to be excellent, but you do need to learn how to find joy while you&rsquo;re achieving, not after. If you&rsquo;ve been running on empty while chasing &ldquo;success,&rdquo; this conversation will remind you to slow down, breathe, and remember how far you&rsquo;ve already come.
<h3 data-start="1848" data-end="1866">Key Takeaways:</h3>
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Why achievement alone doesn&rsquo;t equal fulfillment&mdash;and what actually does
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The cost of saying &ldquo;no&rdquo; too quickly and how to open yourself to new experiences
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How to break free from the pressure to be perfect so you can actually live
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Why small moments of connection can fuel your ambition, not hinder it
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The power of embracing pockets of joy in the middle of your climb
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Let&rsquo;s stop running the same chapter over and over. Your life is worth living fully, not just perfectly. Let&rsquo;s get it.
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- Also, get my&nbsp;exclusive Monday Motivation training in GrowthDay, the world&rsquo;s #1 app for advanced mindset and personal development. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://growthday.com/ed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-stringify-link="https://growthday.com/ed" data-cke-saved-href="https://growthday.com/ed">https://growthday.com/ed</a>. This show is sponsored by GrowthDay.

Ancient Practices That Work In A Modern World w/ Michelle Bang

<h2 data-start="184" data-end="231">Are You Trading Your Health for Your Hustle?</h2>
I thought I had to grind nonstop to win, but what if taking care of yourself is actually the key to achieving more? In this conversation with Michelle Bang, we unpack why &ldquo;self-care&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t just a buzzword&mdash;it&rsquo;s a non-negotiable if you want to live well while you climb. Michelle&rsquo;s journey from landing in the emergency room at the height of her success to rediscovering ancient Korean wellness practices is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they&rsquo;ll get around to health &ldquo;later.&rdquo;
Michelle breaks down why something as simple as walking after dinner can transform your energy, why fermented foods like kimchi are more than trendy side dishes, and why traditional Korean bathhouses have been quietly reducing heart attacks for generations. We talk about healthspan&mdash;not just how long you live, but how well you live&mdash;and how embracing practices like daily movement, mindful nourishment, and building community can give you back the edge you need without burning out your body.
She shares how she went from ignoring her gut health and running on fumes to reclaiming her vitality by reconnecting with the wisdom she grew up with in Korea and Hong Kong. It&rsquo;s a reminder that no level of achievement is worth trading your health for, and taking small, consistent steps now will let you actually enjoy the life you&rsquo;re building.
I challenge you today: Audit your well-being while you&rsquo;re chasing your dreams. Could taking better care of yourself actually help you climb higher? You are the one person you&rsquo;re going to spend your entire life with&mdash;take care of you.
<h3 data-start="1799" data-end="1817">Key Takeaways:</h3>
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Why self-care is essential, not optional, for high achievers.
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How daily walks can improve digestion, reduce glucose spikes, and enhance creativity.
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The gut-brain connection and why fermented foods matter.
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The impact of &ldquo;healthspan&rdquo; versus just living longer.
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How traditional Korean practices like &ldquo;jjimjilbang&rdquo; and the cultural value of &ldquo;Jeong&rdquo; can be applied to your life now.
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If this hits you where you&rsquo;re at right now, share this episode with someone who needs the reminder, and let&rsquo;s start taking care of the one person who&rsquo;s with us for life: ourselves.
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- Also, get my&nbsp;exclusive Monday Motivation training in GrowthDay, the world&rsquo;s #1 app for advanced mindset and personal development. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://growthday.com/ed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-stringify-link="https://growthday.com/ed" data-cke-saved-href="https://growthday.com/ed">https://growthday.com/ed</a>. This show is sponsored by GrowthDay.

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