Mark here. There’s always a moment before a climb — whether it's a literal mountain or a new venture — when the unknown stares you down. The fear, the uncertainty, the "what ifs." That’s when you have a choice: run from it or embrace it. I’ve fa ...
10 Steps to Making Fear Your Fuel
Mark here. Fear. We all feel it. Whether it's standing on the edge of a mountain, launching a new business, or having a tough conversation, fear can be paralyzing. But here's what I’ve learned: fear doesn’t have to hold you back. In fact, it can ...
10 Steps to Building Resilience Like a Mountain Climber
Mark here. I’ll never forget the moment I reached the summit of one of the Seven Summits. My legs were shaking, my breath was ragged, and my body was on the verge of quitting. But in that moment, I realized: it wasn’t just my body holding me back. ...
10 Steps to Be the Leader You Wish You Had
Mark here. I’ve had a lot of coaches, teammates, and mentors in my life. Some lit a fire in me. Some tore me down. And a few, just a few, changed my life forever. Looking back, I realize the leaders who made the deepest impact weren’t the loudes ...
10 Steps to Building a Foundation for Big Goals
Mark here. From my years in the NFL to climbing the Seven Summits and starting over after business failures, I’ve learned that big achievements don’t happen overnight. They’re built on a solid foundation. Without a strong base, even the most ambit ...
10 Steps to Master Confidence and Fully Believe in Yourself
Mark here. Confidence wasn’t always something I had in abundance. In fact, throughout my career—from the NFL to business to mountaineering— there were times I doubted myself. But what I learned along the way was this: Confidence is not something ...
10 Steps to Overcoming Your Fear of Change
Mark here. When I first transitioned from the NFL to business, I was terrified. The world I knew was football, team dynamics, and the adrenaline of competition. Suddenly, I was faced with a new challenge: building a company from scratch. The stak ...
10 Steps to Developing the Ultimate Work-Life Balance
Mark here. For years, my life was all about pushing myself to the limit. From the NFL to building a business, and eventually conquering the Seven Summits, it was all about the grind, the hustle, and the pursuit of bigger goals. But somewhere alon ...
10 Steps to Mastering High-Stakes Problem Solving
Mark here. High-stakes situations have a way of testing everything you've got. I’ve faced these moments countless times—from playing in the NFL, running businesses, to climbing some of the world’s tallest peaks. In every one of these arenas, one ...
10 Steps to Building a Legacy Beyond Your Career
Mark here. When I stood at the base of Everest, staring up at the summit, it felt impossible. It wasn’t just the physical challenge—every step came with self-doubt, fatigue, and uncertainty. But I didn’t focus on the top; I focused on the next ste ...