From Rock Bottom to Rising Leader: How to Make a Shift When Life Feels Like Hell with Mark J. Silverman

“Don’t quit. There is gold in whatever situation you are in, no matter what it is.”

Mark J. Silverman

In this episode of The Modern Man, I’m joined by Mark J. Silverman, an Executive Coach, podcaster, father, and husband who knows all too well what it’s like to hit rock bottom and rise back up. Today, Mark candidly shares his incredible story of overcoming addiction and homelessness to become a high-achieving, effective leader and family man. When life feels like hell and you don’t know how to move on, this is how you make a shift.

After overcoming alcoholism and drug and sex addiction, Mark now helps people become better leaders, get promotions, and show up as their best self. Listen in to gain powerful advice on knowing when it’s time to make a change, courageously pursuing your potential, and becoming a rising leader (even when you feel like the scum of the Earth).

Remember, you can either soften or open. Slow down and allow yourself to receive the help you need because you deserve to show up in the world as your truest, best self.

Key Takeaways / What You’ll Learn:

[00:49] About Mark J. Silverman.

[02:27] How important is it to teach your kids the things you were never taught?

[05:46] How Mark overcame his struggle with addiction/mental illness & How his mindset changed over time.

[13:16] When you hit rock bottom, how did you realize it was time to make a change?

[17:33] When did you realize you liked who you were becoming?

[24:30] Advice on how to make a shift when you feel overwhelmed.

[30:53] The danger of living “all gas, no brakes” and the power of slowing down.

[35:45] What it means to be a Rising Leader.

[40:50] How to connect with Mark J. Silverman.

[41:11] As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?

“If you can get present and if you can get yourself calm and safe, you’ll see things, you’ll hear things, you’ll know things that you didn’t know before.” – Mark J. Silverman

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Resources Mentioned:

JJoin The Noble Knights: themodernman.gumroad.com

The Rising Leader Handbook by Mark J. Silverman: the rising leader handbook

Listen to The Rising Leader Podcast The Rising Leader Podcast

The Rising Leader Program: Rising Leader

Relax Into Wealth: How to Get More by Doing Less by Alan Cohen: Relax Into Wealth: How to Get More by Doing Less Paperback

Loving What Is by Byron Katie: Loving What Is, Revised Edition: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life