In this episode of The Modern Man, I welcome Don McLaughlin, a father of 3, recovering lawyer, best-selling author, ultra-endurance athlete, CEO coach, and Founder of Pure Power Botanicals. Today, Don and I talk about his rock bottom moment and the changes that came soon after it, highlighting the grit and grace it takes to pivot in life and in business.
Don talks about the highs and lows of being a successful entrepreneur, how to use painful experiences as catalysts for growth, and his favorite tips and tools for boosting mental and emotional wellness while rising up from rock bottom. He emphasizes the power of radical self-acceptance and self-love, accepting your past so you can embrace your future, plus the benefits he’s seen from ultra-endurance running.
“As men, we’ve got to look for ways to test ourselves… Historically, we were tested just surviving and so much of that survival has been taken care of for us. I think we’ve got to recognize there’s a price to that comfort and convenience and pleasure. It robs us of our own strength and inner force.” – Don McLaughlin
Remember, there’s no shortcut to success.
Key Takeaways / What You’ll Learn:
[00:45] About Don McLaughlin.
[04:32] The peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship.
[12:05] What are the costs of high-level success?
[16:35] Climbing up from rock bottom: Helpful tips for mental and emotional health.
[27:41] How hemp and CBD can benefit mental and physical health, especially in athletes.
[37:34] Easy ways to intake CBD.
[41:57] How to connect with Don McLaughlin.
[43:45] As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?
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Resources Mentioned:
Join The Noble Knights: themodernman.gumroad.com
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza:https://bit.ly/3ZVqaaP
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall: www.chrismcdougall.com
Finding Ultra by Rich Roll: www.richroll.com
The Rich Roll Podcast: www.richroll.com
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach:www.tarabrach.com
Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant: https://bit.ly/3ZUAik4
Connect with Don McLaughlin:
Visit his website: https://livepurepower.com
Follow him on Instagram: @donmclaughlinjr
Connect with him on Facebook: @rango.don.92
Buy Don’s book, Plant, Performance and the Endocannabinoid System: 21st Century Sports Medicine by Don McLaughlin: https://amzn.to/3p53Cqg
Get coaching from The Dream Exit Collective: https://www.thedreamexit.com
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