RISE ABOVE WITH RUDY

We have a “real” champion joining us today.   He's currently wrestling at the University Of Michigan, “go blue” but recently represented the country of San Marino just a couple of months ago at the 2020/2021 summer Olympics due to his maternal great-grandfather being a citizen and he won the bronze medal in freestyle.  He's also claimed medals at the European games and the European championships.  In folkstyle, he is a four-time NCAA division I All-American and big ten conference champion (three-time finalist) for the Michigan wolverines.  He was the top-seeded 197-pound NCAA wrestler heading into the 2021 national championships.  You can say wrestling is in his DNA.  His paternal grandfather Nazem Amine was also a wrestler who competed for Lebanon at the 1960 summer Olympics.  Welcome Myles Amine. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest today is an Educational Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Therapist with a private practice of over 30 years. Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology, he was Chair of the Behavioral and Social Science Department, teaching for 28 years at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, IL.  He is the author of two books: Parenting Partners and The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child, which won the 2002 Margot Marek annual book award for the most outstanding book written for parents or children on the subject of dyslexia.  Which is a subject I know is very important and personal to you.  Meet Dr. Bob Frank. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

Our guest this episode was a high school teacher, coaching the junior varsity football team when he successfully tried out for the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League as a wide receiver.  His performance with the Bell earned him a meeting in 1976 with coach Dick Vermeil of the Philadelphia Eagles.  Against all odds, he eventually made the team, thereby becoming, at age 30, the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL to play without having played in college. He played three seasons with the Eagles.  And his story was the inspiration behind the 2006 film Invincible.  Welcome Vince Papale. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest's amazing journey began at 16 when he was caught spraying graffiti on a wall at Yankee Stadium by none other than the Yankees owner, George Steinbrenner. Instead of putting him in jail, Steinbrenner offered him a second chance making him the team's batboy.  He became a positive influence in the fiery clubhouse that included Manager Billy Martin, superstar Reggie Jackson and the legendary Thurman Munson. And for the next 35 years, Steinbrenner and our guest built a special relationship until Steinbrenner's passing in 2010.   He's published four children's books. His first, “The Boy of Steel” was #2 on the NY Times Bestseller List and is currently displayed at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Welcome Ray Negron. IG - raynegronyanks Follow About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest is the founder of Jim Rohn International, and YourSuccessStore.  He's worked with the top names in the personal development industry including his 18-year biz partner, friend, and mentor Jim Rohn, as well as Brian Tracy, Les Brown, Darren Hardy, Denis Waitley, Mark Victor Hansen and many others.  He has filled huge seminar rooms, launched and published multiple personal development publications, and has produced and published over 100+ hours of programs.  Les Brown calls our guest a legend in the industry.  Meet Kyle  Wilson. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest this week is a comedian and filmmaker. He has been featured on the "Today Show", "Good Morning America", CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Mashable, NPR's “Weekend Edition”, BBC, every place.   He achieved worldwide media attention for his web series, in which he lived and slept in an Ikea store in Paramus, New Jersey for an entire week. He also starred in a popular video in which he visited all 171 Starbucks locations in Manhattan in less than 24 hours. Say hello to Mark Malkoff. www.markmalkoff.com About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Prepare to be inspired.  Our guest is a retired professional basketball player – born in England to a military family, grew up in California and played 14 seasons in the NBA for such teams as the Supersonics, Clippers, Mavericks, Nicks and Jazz.  As a business man in retirement, he owned six physical therapy clinics and served on the board of directors for the National Basketball Retired Players Association. But he's also experienced his share of setbacks: Bouts of depression, failed businesses, divorce and bankruptcy.  But he came back and now has a foundation called Your Gift of Life, and he's running for mayor of Seattle, WA.  At 7ft 2in, he's the tallest mayoral candidate in Seattle history.  Rudy welcome James Donaldson. www.YourGiftofLife.org About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

  Our guest has had a long and storied career in football, at both the college and professional levels...and as both a player and coach.  He served as head football coach at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and was the head football coach at Southern Methodist University.  His coaching positions in the NFL include a three-year tenure as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, a ten-game stint as interim head coach of the San Diego chargers, and he also spent 1½ seasons as head coach of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League.  Needless to say, our guest knows football.  Rudy say hello to your friend, coach June Jones. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

our guest today is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and psychology lecturer at Northeastern University. She’s also an international bestselling author. Her books, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, and 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do have been translated into 40 languages. The Guardian dubbed her “the self-help guru of the moment” and Forbes calls her a “thought leadership star.”  Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 15 million views. Rudy, say hello to Amy Morin Connect with Amy at www.amymorinlcsw.com  About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

In 1999, Quan Huynh was in a gang-related incident in Hollywood, California, resulting in a man being shot and killed. He received a prison sentence of fifteen years to life in a state that, at the time, did not parole prisoners with life sentences. This could have been the end of the story for Quan. But somewhere along the way, he discovered a new path—one that prompted him to commit to self-reflection, truth, and personal responsibility. “Sparrow in the Razor Wire: Finding Freedom From Within While Serving a Life Sentence” is Quan’s story of transformation inside a place many see as the end of the road. In his book, he shares the journey of redemption and discovery that led to his ultimate freedom.  Rudy, meet Quan Huynh. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest today is a profile in courage and perseverance.  He served with the 82nd Airborne, he’s a warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and advocate for veterans and amputees. His New York Times bestselling memoir, Tough as They Come, tells of his story of how on April 10, 2012, he was critically injured while on patrol during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device), losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries.  But he continues to confront and overcome life’s challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds. He lives by his motto: “Never give up. Never quit.”  Meet retired United States Army Staff, Sergeant Travis Mills. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest today was an All-American running back at the University of Virginia, then played 12 seasons in the NFL playing for the Cardinals, Chiefs, Jets and Bears. He even played in the 2006 Super Bowl.  He became one of just 25 running backs to surpass 10,000 career rushing yards. He has since embarked on a successful second career as a Hollywood actor and producer.  He’s also created a Foundation that has sent no less than 30 kids through college.    Welcome Thomas Q Jones. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest’s story is one of relentlessness and optimism, worthy of a movie or book. It’s the story of major league baseball dreams that first came true in 2008, when he got called up by the padres to serve as a fill-in for an injured player. He played in 19 games, starting in 11, and hitting .205.   Like any professional player, he hoped to stay there. But instead, in 2009, he was back in the minors.  But even as he was stuck in the minors, he said that month and a half in the majors were the greatest days of his life and part of why he was still going into his 30s. In 2019, he re-signed a minor league deal with Atlanta, and had one of his best seasons.  Then the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020 and the minor league season was cancelled.   After an absence of 12 years 6 months and 25 days he was back playing in a major league ballpark.  Rudy say hello to Atlanta brave, Sean Kazmar, Jr. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest today, Phillip Stutts, author of the newly released THE UNDEFEATED MARKETING SYSTEM is the embodiment of perseverance and optimism.  He comes from the cutthroat world of political marketing. He has over 2 decades of experience working on campaigns, including 3 U.S. Presidential victories.  But six years ago, he was diagnosed with a condition that affects only 1 in 100-thousand, that eventually makes eating impossible.  For years, he took doctors at their word when they said the disease was incurable. He was, as he writes in his book, “Fire Them Now,” a “bystander to his own disease,” paralyzed by fear. But he transformed his outlook and today, he is confident that he will cure his incurable disease.  About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Prepare to be inspired.  Our guest is Jay Samit, a digital media innovator and pioneer in the music, video distribution, social media, and eCommerce space.  International bestselling author and dynamic serial entrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation.  Described by Wired magazine as “having the coolest job in the industry,” he raises hundreds of millions of dollars for startups, advises Fortune 500 firms, transforms entire industries, and for three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

OUR GUEST IS A COMBAT–DECORATED NAVY SEAL SNIPER TURNED ENTREPRENEUR WHO HAS BUILT TWO BRANDS INTO AN EIGHT–FIGURE BUSINESS. AS A U.S. NAVY CHIEF HE WAS “HEAD INSTRUCTOR” AT THE NAVY SEAL SNIPER SCHOOL, WHICH PRODUCED SOME OF AMERICA’S MOST LEGENDARY SNIPERS. HE’S AN ENTREPRENUER AND NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, BRANDON WEBB.   About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Rico Chiapparelli is a former amateur wrestler and mixed martial arts trainer. Known as the "Baltimore Butcher," he was Junior National champion as a senior in high school, he then was a standout wrestler for the University of Iowa where he became an NCAA national champion.  After college, he wrestled freestyle in the men's senior level, and went on to become the USAW national champion.  He would make himself famous in MMA by founding the team Real American Wrestling. Currently, he is a mixed martial arts, submission wrestling, and wrestling instructor.   About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our theme today is about finding a win in a loss.  Our guest today is the former WBO world heavyweight boxing champion.  In his book Rocky Lives, David E. Finger called our former champ, who also happens to be the winner of four New York City Golden Gloves titles and five U.S. Amateur titles, and former captain of the US National Boxing team, “the most accomplished boxer in the history of American amateur boxing never to have made the US Olympic Boxing Team.” After retiring from boxing, he studied journalism and acting. A few years later, he wrote “Anatomy of a Knockout” for Bert Sugar’s Fight Game magazine. The essay helped lead the former boxer to the coveted role of Charles ‘Sonny’ Liston in the movie Ali, starring Will Smith. In addition to Will Smith, as an actor, he’s worked with such greats as Academy Award winners Clint Eastwood and Sylvester Stallone. He is the subject of the premier episode of “Losers,” an eight-episode docu-series that brings context and humanity to failure in and around sports.  Say hello to the champion, Michael Bentt. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Known in the fitness community as the Mind-Body-Soul Connector and selected by Verywell.com as one of the top one hundred voices in wellness for 2020, Robert Brace is a celebrity wellness expert, motivational speaker, former soloist ballet dancer, and star of the Food Network’s weight-loss reality show “Fat Chef.”   In 2008, he founded what is now known as Brace Life Studios. As a visionary fitness expert, Robert believes that true fitness begins within and infusing “inner work” with physical workouts to realize substantial and sustainable results.  By the way he’s also an ordained minister. Instagram - robertbrace About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest this week is a health innovator and entrepreneur.  He sees the world as his laboratory and transformation his specialty.  People look to him for the world’s next revolutionary products that lead to improved physical performance, stable mental health and nutritional wellness - for humans and animals.  Among his notable inventions is Muscle Milk, one of the most successful protein supplements in history.  He developed it in the 1980s while he was working in NASA’s Ames shuttle program, it was designed to boost the health of his son, who at the time was an underweight baby he and his wife adopted from Guatemala.  Launched by that success—and a desire to shed 200 pounds himself – he went on to create the pre-paleo / caveman diet®.   Welcome Bob Fritz. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. www.garnercreative.com @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

On paper, our guest shouldn't have succeeded. He was born the mixed-race son of a drug-dealing pimp father and an orphaned, single mother on welfare. He was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, suffered incredible abuse and racism, and had multiple stints in the juvenile justice system. He barely graduated high school and has no college degree. But he persevered.  Starting by scrubbing toilets, he hustled and worked his way into better opportunities, eventually finding incredible success in the banking and mortgage industry. He was on top of the world.  Until the mortgage industry fell apart. He lost his job, and literally all of his money. He had to borrow from friends to make rent. He was nearly back to where he started: with nothing.  But this time, he had something he didn’t have before: the knowledge of what it takes to succeed. He used this setback, combined with what he learned, as the springboard to reach even bigger heights--eventually becoming President of two multimillion-dollar companies.  Currently, he is the President and CEO of Scribe Media and lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children.  Meet JeVon "JT" McCormick.   About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. www.garnercreative.com @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

“Sparrow In The Razor Wire: Finding freedom from within while serving a life sentence” is Quan’s story of transformation inside a place many see as the end of the road. Quan shares the journey of redemption and discovery that led to his ultimate freedom.   About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. www.garnercreative.com @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

Our guest is a well-known and respected psychologist.  In her work she explores the many sides of human psychology. From the psychology behind anxiety, dealing with grief, body confidence and attitudes in the workplace & everything in between.  She has published more than forty academic articles and is the author of numerous books including her most recent books Unfollow: Living Life on your terms.  Meet Dr. Linda Papadopoulos About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Enjoy this encore episode featuring Jerry Schemmel, renowned sportscaster.  He spent a decade as the radio play-by-play voice of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies, and prior to that, he served as play-by-play announcer for the NBA's Denver Nuggets.  In this episode, Jerry is his harrowing yet amazing story of survival, which he’s chronicled in his book, “Chosen to Live.” About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Our guest is a groundbreaking physician-scientist, and disease hunter.  But at the age 25 he went from being a beast-like college quarterback...to receiving his last rites while in medical school and nearly dying four more times battling an extremely rare disease. It would transform him  from a patient on the brink of death, whose illness stumped specialist after specialist, into one of the leading researchers in his field.  He’s now sharing lessons he learned about life, hope, and resilience in his national bestselling memoir, “chasing my cure: a doctor's race to turn hope into action,” which has been translated into five languages.  Rudy welcome Dr. David Fajgenbaum.   About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

If you’ve ever thought – "I can’t do that...I have no experience or background." Then you really need to pay attention.   Our guest became a legendary Women’s Gymnastics coach — with no background in gymnastics. She never tumbled, flipped, or played any type of organized sport. And yet she became Head Coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac-12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team, she was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame, also named, Pac-12 Coach of the Year, and “Coach of the Century” for her solid track record. In her book, LIFE IS SHORT, DON’T WAIT TO DANCE, she shares personal stories, anecdotes and lessons learned throughout her storied 37-year career, stories about the Olympians and athletes with whom she’s worked, explains how her diagnosis with breast cancer actually turned into one of the best years of her life.  Rudy, meet Valorie Kondos Field, known affectionately as Miss Val. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

We have a truly special guest today.  He knows a lot about leadership.  He also knows adversity—but overcame it. As one of six children, raised in South Jamaica New York by a single mom who cleaned houses, he and his siblings didn’t always know if they would come home to an eviction notice on the front door or food on the table. When he was 15 years old, he and his brother were arrested for criminal trespassing. While they were in police custody, those officers beat him and his brother, repeatedly.  But instead of giving into anger, he turned his pain into purpose and decided to change the police department from within. After finishing his education, he served for 22 years as an officer in the New York City Transit Police and in the New York City Police Department (NYPD), retiring with the rank of Captain.  With a goal to continue being an agent of positive change, he went into politics and currently serves as Brooklyn Borough President - but his sites are set on becoming the next mayor of New York.  Meet Eric Adams. www.EricAdams2021.com  About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

RAY MANCINI, HALL OF FAME BOXER ORIGINALLY FROM YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO, WHO WAS GIVEN THE NICKNAME “BOOM BOOM” BECAUSE OF HIS WHIRLWIND FIGHTING STYLE.  HIS FIRST WORLD TITLE ATTEMPT CAME AGAINST WBC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION, ALEXIS ARGUELLO. IT WAS CHOSEN BY MANY AS ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR BOUTS OF THE 1980S. SIX MONTHS LATER, HE CHALLENGED WBA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION ARTURO FRIAS. AND TAKING THE BELT IN ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR FIRST ROUND VICTORIES IN HISTORY.  BUT WIAT TILL YOU HEAR WHAT HE’S BEEN DOING IN HIS POST-BOXING CAREER.    About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest is a retired Navy Reserve Captain and a Los Angeles-based 737 Captain for United airlines. You can say flying is in his DNA in that he was born into an Air Force family.  After graduating with honors from University of Kansas, he joined the U.S. Navy and flew as a Naval Flight Officer, and later transitioned to become a Naval Aviator (pilot). He flew combat missions in Bosnia-Hercegovina and Afghanistan, the Far East, Middle East, and the Mediterranean Sea. He has numerous personal awards for his service, including the Bronze Star Medal, Strike Air Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.  But, surprisingly, it was becoming a pilot for United Airlines that proved to be a major hurdle.  Here to share his story of perseverance, is Captain Jim “Bluto” Allen About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Steve Herz is one of the premier talent agents and career advisors.  Drawing on his years of experience representing major sports and celebrity clients, Steve has developed a philosophy which he’s put into a self-empowerment guide to help people achieve their fullest professional and personal potential.  You’re going to love the title, Don’t Take YES for an Answer.  In his book he explains why excessive positive feedback actually limits personal and professional growth, and then he teaches you how to embrace hard truths and critical feedback to escape mediocrity and break away from the pack.  Rudy, meet . About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

ROB DINERMAN IS CEO OF DINERMAN LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS.  HE TEACHES, TRAINS, AND COACHES INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS IN THE AREAS OF LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION. HE ALSO WORKS WITH THE JOHN MAXWELL TEAM, THE LARGEST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD.   About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Known in the fitness community as the Mind-Body-Soul Connector and selected by Verywell.com as one of the top one hundred voices in wellness for 2020, Robert Brace is a celebrity wellness expert, motivational speaker, former soloist ballet dancer, and star of the Food Network’s weight-loss reality show “Fat Chef.”   In 2008, he founded what is now known as Brace Life Studios. As a visionary fitness expert, Robert believes that true fitness begins within and infusing “inner work” with physical workouts to realize substantial and sustainable results.  By the way he’s also an ordained minister. Instagram - robertbrace About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

Our guest today experienced his first crisis at age eight when his parents divorced. Marc Mero grew up in a poor section of New York, but wrote down his dreams and goals, setting his sights on athletics. He worked hard to achieve success and eventually landed a career in professional wrestling. After reaching the pinnacle of sports entertainment as a WCW and WWE Wrestling Champion, Marc suffered enormous loss and learned that money and fame can’t buy happiness. The tragic loss of more than 30 of his close friends and family members – largely due to lifestyle choices and negative behaviors – spurred him into action.  Today, through his nonprofit organization called Champion of Choices, he shares his powerful story of tragedy and triumph, speaking candidly about where his good and bad choices took him.   About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

In this episode, Rudy and Joe recommend three movies each to watch with your very close family and friends during the holiday hunker-down! About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

Champion pro-wrestler, film and television actor and personality Dallas Page has been entertaining millions of fans for over 30 years.   He joins Rudy and Joe to share his story of how he realized his seemingly impossible dream and how he's turning others into "champions" in their own lives! About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

Lloyd Sederer, MD, is an adjunct professor at the Columbia University School of Public Health.  In 2019, he received the Doctor of the Year award from The National Council on Behavioral Healthcare (representing over 3,000 mental health, addiction, and social service organizations serving over 10 million patients).  His writings have appeared in The New York Times / International Herald Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Psychology Today, among other publications. For 7 years, he served as the medical editor for Mental Health for the HuffPost.  Check out his website www.AskDrLloyd.com  Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Rudy continues his movie’s message of hope, perseverance, and self-reliance, by sharing the amazing and inspiring true stories of everyday people who are ‘Rudys’ in their own lives. People of all ages who are choosing courage over adversity, beating the odds, and making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.  Rudy is joined each week by Joe Garner, six-time New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including Echoes of Notre Dame Football.  Subscribe today!  The series begins March 23rd. About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Eric LeGrand played defensive tackle for Rutgers.  On October 16, 2010, Eric suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a game against Army. On a kickoff to Army, Eric unintentionally put his head down while running, and ended up driving the crown of his head into the shoulder of the ball carrier, Malcolm Brown. Eric  was credited with the tackle, but he lay on the ground for several minutes before being carried off, unable to move anything but his head and unable to breathe. But he never let his injury define him or his spirit.  In fact in 2017, Eric was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as the third recipient of the Warrior Award.  Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Rudy continues his movie’s message of hope, perseverance, and self-reliance, by sharing the amazing and inspiring true stories of everyday people who are ‘Rudys’ in their own lives. People of all ages who are choosing courage over adversity, beating the odds, and making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.  Rudy is joined each week by Joe Garner, six-time New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including Echoes of Notre Dame Football.  Subscribe today!  The series begins March 23rd. About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

With Rudy traveling this week, we thought it might be a be a great time to revisit the story of football coach Rob Mendez, born without limbs, shares his incredibly inspiring story of living fearlessly in pursuit of his goals and dreams! Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Rudy continues his movie’s message of hope, perseverance, and self-reliance, by sharing the amazing and inspiring true stories of everyday people who are ‘Rudys’ in their own lives. People of all ages who are choosing courage over adversity, beating the odds, and making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.  Rudy is joined each week by Joe Garner, six-time New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including Echoes of Notre Dame Football.  Subscribe today!  The series begins March 23rd. About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

Our guest this week, Renee Paquette, is originally from Toronto, Ontario Canada and now is a neighbor of yours.  Most of our listeners will know her from her time with the WWE, where she served as a commentator, presenter, and interviewer from 2012 until just a couple of months back. She appeared as a main cast member on the reality television series Total Divas. She is also a former sports broadcaster for the score television network.  About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

During Dan Hesse’s 7 years as CEO of Sprint Corporation, Sprint won numerous awards for culture and diversity & inclusion.  Sprint’s total shareholder return ranked #1 among all S&P 500 companies for Dan’s last two calendar years, ahead of #2 Netflix. He is also fellow “Domer." About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

“Sparrow In The Razor Wire: Finding freedom from within while serving a life sentence” is Quan’s story of transformation inside a place many see as the end of the road. Quan shares the journey of redemption and discovery that led to his ultimate freedom.   About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. www.garnercreative.com @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

He’s retired NBA player and a former head coach with the Chicago Bulls.  Playing as a 7'1" center, he played 16 seasons for the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and Seattle SuperSonics, helping the Bulls capture consecutive championships in the 1991, 1992 and 1993 seasons.  Rudy & Joe welcome NBA champion Bill Cartwright! About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

Pepper Burress shares the lessons of leadership, inspiration, and experiences from his 42 years in the NFL. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

Champion pro-wrestler, film and television actor and personality Dallas Page has been entertaining millions of fans for over 30 years.   He joins Rudy and Joe to share his story of how he realized his seemingly impossible dream and how he's turning others into "champions" in their own lives! About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

Although rejection is a part of life, it's never easy to accept.  Rudy and Joe share some tips on how you can better deal with rejection by turning it into a positive. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

Angelo Pizzo began his film/television career with Warner Brothers Television in the story development group and then moved to Time-Life Films.  After serving as Vice President of Feature Film Productions, he worked with former fraternity brother David Anspaugh to create Hoosiers, about a small-town Indiana high school team winning the state basketball title. Hoosiers earned two Oscar nominations. It was named among the best sports films (along with RUDY) of all time by USA Today and by ESPN's expert panel and website users.  Later films include Rudy and The Game of Their Lives, about the U.S. Soccer Team beating the English team against all odds. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

During Dan Hesse’s 7 years as CEO of Sprint Corporation, Sprint won numerous awards for culture and diversity & inclusion.  Sprint’s total shareholder return ranked #1 among all S&P 500 companies for Dan’s last two calendar years, ahead of #2 Netflix. He is also fellow “Domer." About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

We have been fortunate to have had some truly inspiring people join us on this podcast.  Some with messages of resilience, bouncing back after great personal tragedy.  Some with messages of hope & determination, overcoming the fear of failure, and others offering great insights into controlling your thoughts and shifting your mindset for success and happiness. So we thought in this episode, we’d share some of the highlights from some of these conversations.  Then you can go back and listen to the entire episode.   About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn  

Known to Cleveland fans as "Mr. Cavalier" Austin Carr, former University of Notre Dame basketball legend and  NBA great who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, and Washington Bullets talks with Rudy and Joe about pursuing big dreams! About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

In this episode Rudy and Joe talk about the importance of forgiving - those that have hurt you as well as yourself.    About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers. @AuthorJoeGarner - Twitter AuthorJoeGarner - Instagram Joe Garner - LinkedIn

The ability to persuade is power, for good or for bad. In this episode Rudy and Joe share from their experiences with the power of persuasion to help you reach higher and achieve greatness. About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!" About Joe Garner When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here. He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.