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Carl Ficks has introduced me to many fantastic guests who have appeared on Uncorking a Story over the years. Today, it is his turn to sit in the hot seat! Listen in as we discuss his contribution to an anthology of essays on loss, courage, and personal transformation alongside the book's co-editor Rosemary Ravinal.   Meet Carl Ficks & Rosemary Ravinal Carl Ficks, Jr., JD works with leaders to increase their effectiveness and their teams to boost engagement and productivity. Rosemary Ravinal is a public speaking and presentations coach who helps business leaders reach their fullest potential as communicators. They joined me on Uncorking a Story to talk about their book The Difference, Essays on Loss, Courage, and Personal transformation which was co-edited by Rosemary Ravinal and Achim Nowak. Key Takeaways The Power of Stories: This episode highlights the transformative power of storytelling in people's lives. It explores how stories of loss, courage, and personal transformation can inspire and impact both the storyteller and the audience. Collaboration and Connection: This episode emphasizes the importance of collaboration and connection in the creative process. Carl and Rosemary discuss how their friendship and shared experiences led to the creation of their essay collection. They also mention the value of feedback and support from others in shaping their work. Embracing Authenticity: This episode encourages individuals to embrace their true voice and be authentic in their storytelling. It emphasizes the significance of breaking free from societal expectations and being true to oneself, even if it means challenging the status quo. Grief and Resilience: We delve into the themes of grief and resilience, exploring how personal losses can shape individuals and their stories. It highlights the importance of acknowledging and processing grief while finding strength and resilience to move forward. Personal Growth and Reflection: Throughout the episode, there is a focus on personal growth and self-reflection. Carl and Rosemary discuss how the process of writing and sharing their stories allowed them to learn more about themselves and their own journeys. It emphasizes the transformative nature of self-expression and the power of introspection. Buy The Difference: Essays on Loss, Courage, and Personal Transformation Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L5DXoT Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798987610329 Connect With our Guests Carl Ficks: https://carlficks.com/ Rosemary Ravinal: https://rosemaryravinal.com/ Achim Nowak: https://achimnowak.com/ Book Website: https://thedifference-book.com/ Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts #UncorkingAStory #TransformativeEvent #Storytellers #Collaboration #Anthology #PowerOfStories #LossCourageTransformation #FridayFix #PersistenceAndPerseverance #MovingHearts #ServiceToCommunity #WritingJourney #BookRelease #GratifyingReviews #Inspiration #Wisdom #WritingProcess #SelfDiscovery #BrandBuilding #BookPromotion #FiveStarReviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Ficks helps busy professionals and their teams get fit again, resulting in less stress and higher productivity. The founder of No Surrender, Carl teaches that fitness and wellbeing are the cornerstones of success. Carl is an endurance athlete and former 30+ year trial lawyer who brings hard-won wisdom, real world experience and actionable strategies to his work and your business. You can learn more about Carl and his No Surrender program at his website. And be sure to grab a FREE copy of his Guide: 10 Steps for Getting Back in the Game.

Carl Ficks has a fascinating story of how he transitioned from a high-pressure law career to establishing his company "No Surrender". Carl went from litigating in the courtroom to helping other lawyers and professionals to reclaim their wellness.  Carl's mission in life is to be in service to his family, friends, colleagues and the community, where he leads by example, keeps his word and lives an empathetic, passionate, honest and authentic life.In our chat today we talked about Carl's passion for running and cycling and how staying fit helped him perform his best at work. He offers some great tips on how to get started on the well-being journey and staying committed to yourself when under pressure from all your other responsibilities and time is precious.Carl is one of those really genuine people who is making a difference. He writes regular blogs and is available for speaking engagements.You can find him at:Website: https://carlficks.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nzYou can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world.https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsletter-signupYou will find my website with more information and free resources here:https://susanbirch.co.nz/You can follow me on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz

Want to be less stressed? More productive? Then sit down and take a listen to Uncle Dave sitting down with the founder of No Surrender LLC, Carl Ficks, and the endless seeds for us to plant in our magic garden are abundant from beginning end. Make sure to take. listen and don't forget to bring your bats...it's going to he a good one! Check out Carl at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/ I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle Dave, David Chametzky here: https://www.davidchametzky.com  Find me on social media as David Chametzky, or on the Facebook page for Peace, Love and Bring a Bat, on Twitter @goofyjaam Peace Love and Bring a Bat is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries or general feedback, drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com For sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: peacelovebringabat@lp516.com If you are enjoying hearing this and want to support either the podcast OR more importantly Goons for Good please feel free to click on the Patron link below to support and for a shout out and a half hour one on one session of Havening(R) https://patron.podbean.com/PeaceLoveandBringaBat Pink Cans for Cancer http://recycling4acure.org/pink-cans-4-cancer Subscribe to Peace Love and Bring a Bat on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Thursday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-love-and-bring-a-bat/id1552738547 (c) 2021 On the Path LLC. All Rights Reserved and Enthusiastically  

Carl Ficks and Robert have a great conversation about starting a business after a long career in law. He wants to add value to others by helping them, too many people are depressed and sad and not getting the support they need. He loves what he teaches and recognized that he need to live it out in his own life. 1:09 No surrender LLC 2 Identity 4 Self care 5:40 A hungry mother cannot feed a hungry child 6:30 We need to move more 7 Pandemic 9 Fear 11 Help one person- tragedy 12:15 Help pick them up- not knock them up 13:40 Weekly post 19 Even a prostitute can be raped 22 Be your authentic self 24:30 As slow as I go, I am faster than my coach 26 Gratitude is a gift 28:30 1 too many connections 29:25 Differentiate yourself 34 Choosing time with kids/ choose when to work 39 Stay fit/ stay intentional 41 Own your chapter 50 Stories that you tell Check out more of Carl Website: carlficks.com/ Free Content: carlficks.com/free/ LinkedIn: /carlrficksjr/ Facebook: /carl.ficks.1/ Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Get our free gift of 11 Hacks from Successful Entrepreneurs @ AddValue2Entrepreneurs.com. Do you struggle with procrastination? Sign up for a 5 day challenge to help you take more action and make more money in your business AddValue2Life.com/action Need some hope? Get your copy of the Dose of Hope @AddValue2Life.com/dose. Follow us at facebook.com/n2rpeterson, instagram.com/n2rpeterson, linkedin.com/in/robertav2l, youtube.com/channel/UCU1gxHrzesGKUPHJdKLUTLg

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts.Carl Fickshttps://carlficks.com/Carl R. Ficks, Jr. helps busy professionals, and their teams, thrive with fitness. He's  a marathoner, endurance cyclist and former 30+ year trial lawyer who brings hard-won wisdom, real world experience and actionable strategies to his work. The founder of No Surrender, LLC, Carl teaches that fitness and wellbeing are the cornerstones of success.  He's a frequent guest on leadership, business and legal podcasts, and a sought-after trainer for companies and professional associations. His “Friday Ficks” newspaper column provides strategies, tools and inspiration to stay resourceful and resilient, regardless of the circumstances. When not cycling thousands of miles or chasing the next audacious fitness goal, Carl enjoys traveling far and wide with his wife and two daughters.  Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090 Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms & Transcripts: Paul Roberts    We'd love to hear from you.  Send me an email at louis@lovethylawyer.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover.  Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.    

Today, I interview Carl Ficks who grew up in a household where writing took precedence over speaking. His father held various positions where writing was a key role, and Carl learned to develop the habit of writing well and listening well. His parents communicated calmly and clearly without the need for shouting or excessive emphasis, and Carl learned to follow this model and attitude. His carriage and demeanor showed in his schooling also, where he believed that choosing the appropriate time to be silent was just as important as making the effort to be vocal. Now as an adult, Carl has made the art of listening a priority. He recalls that when he practiced law, he observed numerous instances where he believed listening was the answer-- that people simply wanted and needed to be heard. The depth of his communication is seen in his writing. Calling himself "the quiet lawyer," Carl says that rather than show physical or verbal boldness in his field, he chose to let his writing and his work do the talking. After many years of faithful service, Carl pivoted from law toward something that inspired him in a fresh new way: fitness. He founded a company called No Surrender, where he helps busy business professionals to thrive by harnessing the benefits of fitness. He thrives by serving others, helping them to improve their physical and mental health in every way, which in turn brings them success and happiness in life and in their pursuits. __________________ Carl Ficks helps busy professionals get back in the fitness game so they can thrive. His "Ficks System" is a proven road map for endurance athletes and weekend warriors alike. His bi-weekly newspaper column and LinkedIn posts, both titled "The Friday Ficks," provide strategies, tools, and inspiration to stay resourceful and resilient regardless of the circumstances. Carl was also a trial lawyer for 30+ years before starting No Surrender, LLC Click here to download Carl's free guide, 10 Steps for Getting Back in the Game: www.carlficks.com/free Find Carl here: https://www.carlficks.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/ https://www.facebook.com/carl.ficks.1 https://www.instagram.com/carlficks/ __________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.    

Carl practiced law for 30+ years and walked away from it in May 2021 and founded No Surrender. He made it his mission to help entrepreneurs be more physically active.

Today my guest is Carl Ficks. Carl is a 30 year litigator who has now pivoted and started a new business called No Surrender that focuses on wellness and physical wellbeing for attorneys and other professional services types. We're going to talk about why fitness and wellness is so important to attorneys and the legal profession, and some of the really sobering statistics about the extent to which we aren't paying attention to our own health needs as we try and navigate the world of being a solo or small firm practitioner. I will tell you, in all candor, this is going to be kind of a true confessional episode, because I really feel like I'm the poster boy for the kind of client that Carl is trying to reach. So we're gonna get a little personal here. I hope you don't get tired of hearing my own shortcomings, but I think that's the best way to illustrate what Carl is trying to do and what services he has to offer. There is something for everyone here.    In this episode, Neil and Carl discuss: Taking care of your health for busy professionals.  The first steps to wellness (hint: start small).  Tips and tricks to establish consistency in your wellness.  The positive, upward trend in lawyer health and wellness.    Key Takeaways: You are your own best asset. You need to treat it the way that you would treat your brand new dream car.  Self care is not selfish. If you don't take care of yourself, you will not be able to show up as your best self in your communities or with your clients.  Celebrate how far you've come and the changes that you make along the way.  You can't cut corners in the practice of law, and you can't cut corners in fitness.    "Focus on the gain, not the yawning gap that may lay in front of you." —  Carl Ficks   Get in touch with Carl Ficks: Website: https://carlficks.com/ (https://carlficks.com/)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/)  10 Simple Steps to Get Back in the Game: https://carlficks.com/free (https://carlficks.com/free)    Thank you to our sponsors! http://callruby.com/lawentrepreneur (Ruby Receptionist) - Virtual receptionist & live call services that will help you grow your office (and save money), one call at a time - to learn more, go to http://callruby.com/lawentrepreneur (callruby.com/lawentrepreneur) or call 844.895.7829 The Net Profit CFO - Ryan Kimler works with attorneys who want to enjoy higher net profits without working longer or harder. With just 9 Simple Numbers, Ryan will help you drive more profit to your bottom line-and he won't confuse you with all the details! Connect with Ryan at http://www.netprofitcfo.com/ (www.netprofitcfo.com). Get in touch with Neil: Website: https://thelawentrepreneur.com/ (https://thelawentrepreneur.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawentrepreneur (https://twitter.com/lawentrepreneur) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawentrepreneur/?ref=hl (https://www.facebook.com/thelawentrepreneur/?ref=hl) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyralawfirm/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyralawfirm/) If you've enjoyed the podcast, http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1086406592 (please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating & review for the show)! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also http://www.thelawentrepreneur.com/ (head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com) for more information on the podcast and my legal services.    Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie   Audio production byhttps://www.turnkeypodcast.com/ ( Turnkey Podcast Productions.) You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Are you happy? Most attorneys do not have a reputation for being happy. What can you do to increase your happiness level? Join our chat with Carl Ficks on this episode of Exhibit (A)ttorney to find out what you can do to find out!

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Carl Ficks discuss:Giving it your all in all that you do. The art and practice of lawyering. Everyone has the same 168 Hours in a week. Resources available to lawyers to better your life.  Key Takeaways:Regardless of what your gift is, if you don't bring your best effort, you are going to sacrifice it. The state bar associations are getting into lawyer well-being. This is a great change and is necessary in this profession. Self-care is not selfish. It is great for your mental and physical well-being, but it also allows you to show up more fully and better for the others in your life, professionally and personally. You can't do business development effectively if your mind, your body, the way you feel, and the way you're running your time isn't working. "In order to be in service to others, you first have to be." —  Carl Ficks Connect with Carl Ficks:  Website: https://carlficks.com/Email: carl@carlficks.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/Institute For Well-Being in Law: https://lawyerwellbeing.net/Listen to Carl's Previous Episode here: https://fretzin.com/carl-ficks-committing-to-the-practice-of-wellness/Get Carl's 10 Steps for Getting Back in the Game Here!: https://carlficks.com/free Thank you to our Sponsors!Legalese Marketing: https://legaleasemarketing.com/Moneypenny: https://www.moneypenny.com/us/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Carl Ficks managed to have a fulfilling legal career as a trial lawyer for 30+ years and he is here to confirm taking care of yourself is not selfish! In fact, Carl attributed his longevity in the law and creative legal inspirations to taking care of himself physically and mentally. "Lawyers are in service to others" and in order to fulfill that mission, lawyers need to be fit and healthy.  You can learn more about Carl and the work he is doing with lawyers at www.carlficks.com Be sure to check out Carl's “Friday Ficks” newspaper column and weekly LinkedIn posts provide strategies, tools and inspiration to stay resourceful and resilient, regardless of the circumstances.  

Carl Ficks helps busy professionals get back in the fitness game so they can be less stressed and a lot more productive. His "Ficks System" is a proven road map for athletes and weekend warriors alike. We discuss: Trial work as an extension of athleticism [02:49] How to mix skills and attributes as an artist [04:53] Stitching the net together before jumping [06:42] Litigation is the art of imitation [11:15] Why many folks can never escape the home office [12:28] Professionals who know what fitness can do [14:48] What works well for speaking and coaching in times of pandemic [17:14] Why you don't need fancy equipment to do a great workout [18:58] A walk at the airport [20:14] A former trial attorney for 30 years, Carl has presented to diverse audiences, including the Connecticut Bar Association, the Travelers, and the Wyoming State Bar. His bi-weekly newspaper column and weekly LinkedIn posts, both titled "The Friday Ficks," provide strategies, tools, and inspiration to stay resourceful and resilient, regardless of the circumstances. Learn more about Carl at http://www.carlficks.com/ (www.carlficks.com).

In this episode of the podcast, Rich talks to former Special Olympian swimmer, Ashton Smith. Ashton tells us about her growing up and discovering her talent for swimming. Ashton has swam for the US Special Olympics team in Texas and her career which has seen success has left her asking questions of the organisation. Ashton's time with them has inspired her book, 'Swimming Upstream to Realize the Dream' which is available to purchase here:- https://www.amazon.com.au/Swimming-UPSTREAM-Ashton-Smith-ebook/dp/B08TRT7NJS Ashton hopes to become a motivational speaker and use her story to help highlight her message of 'Hope Lives'. To find out more about Ashton you can visit her social media pages: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%A5%87ashton-smith%F0%9F%94%8A-910243197/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenashton_us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Goldenashtonus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010946865424 If you missed last weeks episode with Carl Ficks, you can find it here:- https://youtu.be/c0oGZCJ_rro To find out more about Born Anxious, the clothing Rich wears in the episode, you can find them here:- https://www.bornanxious.co.uk/ To find previous seasons and episodes of the podcast, you can find them here:- https://anchor.fm/inside-the-orange Thanks so much to Thom Burt & Andrew Brien from Songwriters Lounge for creating our new theme song. You can find their work here:- https://www.songwriterslounge.net/ Follow us and Reach Out: Website: http://www.insidetheorange.co.uk Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insidetheorange Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inside-the-orange #insidetheorange #interview #ashtonsmith #swimmer #coach #motivationalspeaker #author #swimmingupstream #specialolympics #athlete #motivation #podcasts #podcast #podcasting #linkedin #disability #raiseawareness #hopelives #goldenashtonus #motivationalspeaking #usa #instagram #twitter #facebook #bornanxious #season #seasonthree #youtube #applepodcasts #anchor #spotify #songwriterslounge --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inside-the-orange/message

In this episode of the podcast, Rich talks to lawyer turned wellness coach, Carl Ficks. Carl is inspirational and tells us so many stories about his life that helps him and others with his wellness career for his newly founded company, No Surrender. Carl also makes everyone's weekend on LinkedIn where he provides his 'Friday Ficks' not to mention his 'Ride for You' challenge which he kindly did 29.9 miles on his bike to honor our podcast recording date. To find out more about Carl you can visit his website: https://carlficks.com/ Or, find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/ If you missed last weeks episode with Ionica Adriana, you can find it here:- https://youtu.be/sPSEt9ps9pw To find out more about Born Anxious, the clothing Rich wears in the episode, you can find them here:- https://www.bornanxious.co.uk/ To find previous seasons and episodes of the podcast, you can find them here:- https://anchor.fm/inside-the-orange Thanks so much to Thom Burt & Andrew Brien from Songwriters Lounge for creating our new theme song. You can find their work here:- https://www.songwriterslounge.net/ Follow us and Reach Out: Website: http://www.insidetheorange.co.uk Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insidetheorange Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inside-the-orange #insidetheorange #interview #carlficks #wellness #coach #law #lawyer #fitness #motivation #podcasts #podcast #podcasting #linkedin #nosurrender #fridayficks #motivationalspeaking #usa #rollingstones #borntorun #brucespringsteen #autism #bornanxious #season #seasonthree #youtube #applepodcasts #anchor #spotify --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inside-the-orange/message

Have you been busy taking care of everyone else's needs and not your own?Have you been treating your car better than your body?In this post-pandemic world, you wouldn't be alone.Carl helps busy professionals, and their teams, reclaim their wellness, and his program will help:* Provide you with easy ways to implement strategies and get back in the game* Give you ways to stay consistent even when you're in the weeds* Inform you of positive daily practices and habits* Help you build consistent habits over time so you can stay resourceful and resilient regardless of the circumstances* Get you back in the game again without disrupting your life, or your work* Allow you to be less stressed, more productive, and yes, happier tooCall or text 860-944-3021 or email carl@carlficks.comCarl has run and cycled thousands of miles, competed in dozens of marathons and duathlons, raced an ultramarathon, and enjoyed multiple century rides.Carl has also waffled in and out of shape, so he knows how you might be feeling.Wellness is a cornerstone business principle. Let Carl help you get on the right track again.Check out Carl's website here ⬇️⬇️⬇️https://carlficks.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/labanditchburn?fan_landing=true)

Carl Ficks Jr. is the Founder of No Surrender, a venture he created after his 30-year career as a trial lawyer. Through No Surrender, Carl helps busy professionals get back in the fitness game so they can lower their stress and reclaim their wellness. He also created the “Ficks System,” a proven road map for endurance athletes and weekend warriors. Being passionate about educating people on building consistent, healthy habits, Carl shares strategies, tools, and inspiration in his bi-weekly newspaper column and LinkedIn posts—both entitled The Friday Ficks—to help his audience stay resourceful and resilient regardless of the circumstances. Carl joins me today to discuss health, fitness, and wellness for busy people. He recounts his life as a litigation lawyer and describes how he was able to maintain a habit of exercising despite his hectic court life. He highlights why self-care isn't selfish and how prioritizing your health can benefit the people around you. Carl also underscores the relationship between performing better at work and cultivating wellness and points out the impact that a daily, 20-minute exercise can have. “You have to be healthy to honor your word and commitment; if you're unhealthy, you can't show up.” - Carl Ficks Jr. Today on Mastering Midlife: How Carl maintained his fitness despite the demands of being a trial lawyer How Carl decided on a value system and structured his busy life around it Why prioritizing and tending to your wellbeing isn't selfish Filling the teacup and how women get fatigued from doing too much How going to the gym allows Carl to be a better father and member of his community High-Intensity Interval Training and the power of working out 20 minutes a day Why Carl recommends hiring a fitness coach when you can afford it Managing food, diet, and nutrition on a busy schedule Why it takes self-esteem to prioritize your health and wellness The relationship between taking time off of work and performing better at work Resources Mentioned: Strava GPS App Book: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall Connect with Carl Ficks Jr.: Carl Ficks Website No Surrender: 10 Steps for Getting Back in the Game Carl Ficks Jr. on LinkedIn Email: Carl@CarlFicks.com Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

After years practicing the law, Carl Ficks left to pursue new goals in life to help others. Carl helps busy professionals, and their teams, reclaim their wellness. He has run 27 marathons and a 50k road race. He is on the programming committee for the Institute of Well-Being in Law. Listen in as Carl shares with Lou  easy ways to implement strategies and get back in the game. Spoiler Alert: a diet of Snickers and Red Bull are not part of the solution. *** CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD  

Wellness in the workplace: Mind, Body, Spirit!  What does it take to have wellness? Three experts discuss the strategies to create the time to enjoy wellness.  How to get wellness, and the strategies to create the mindset you need to want to have wellness.  Being well is essential for happiness and productivity. The people you love the most expect you to be as well as you can. These advisors share with us some of the facts and strategies needed to fulfill a life of wellness!Join, Carl Ficks, Dr. Bridget Cooper, Joe Perrone, Jr, and host Tom Perrone, as we discover ways of changing our lives.https://youtu.be/Q-uT9zmLIWsjoeperronebiz@gmail.combridget@drbridgetcooper.comcficks46@gmail.com

In today's episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Carl Ficks as they discuss some sobering statistics from The American Lawyer Magazine 2021 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey, the generally accepted (and scientifically backed) principle that physical activity has long been known to reduce depression and anxiety, how there are so many things out of a lawyer's control but one thing WITHIN a lawyer's control is fitness. They also discuss how fitness can provide an escape from the 24/7 world lawyers live in, allowing you to be more resourceful and resilient; how morning exercise helps and that if our health sidelines us then we cannot be IN SERVICE to anyone. Carl also tells a funny story about his trial advocacy professor who brought the stuffed toad to class every week. Listen further for the funny story and the insightful tips Carl gives. Carl's website is www.carlficks.com and feel free to check it out for his services.

After a 30-year career as a trial lawyer, Carl Ficks, 57, quit his law practice this spring. A life-long athlete, committed long-distance runner and cyclist, Carl has stepped into a whole new Act. In his new venture, No Surrender, Carl helps busy professionals reclaim their wellness. How bicycling through the pandemic opened the door to new possibilities. What I learned in Paris about stepping off the check-list. How being a competitive athlete and lawyer fuel the playground of my FOURTH ACT. https://carlficks.com/ (www.carlficks.com)

Have you had trouble establishing a work-out routine and sticking with it? My guest Carl Ficks has helpful solutions to that challenge! Even if you have minimal time available, Carl describes how to create a plan that will work for you. He shares how his routine enables him to be more creative and come up with great ideas for his business. You'll love Carl's passion for the topic and the practical tips he shares!Carl is Founder of No Surrender, LLC, and his passion is helping busy professionals reclaim their wellness. His Ficks System is a proven road map for endurance athletes and weekend warriors alike. His weekly LinkedIn posts and bi-weekly newspaper columns, both titled “The Friday Ficks,” provide strategies, tools and inspiration to stay resourceful and resilient.You'll discover: How being fit helped Carl during his years as an attorneyThe 2 big obstacles that prevent people from getting startedThe first step you can take to put a fitness program in placeWhy accountability is a key element of staying on track with your fitness goalsHow you can get fit with zero equipment

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Carl Ficks discuss:Taking control of your wellness as a busy professional. Taking better care of yourself than your car. Having specific goals in your health and wellness, not just your career. Carl's 10 Steps for getting back in the game.  Key Takeaways:You cannot get through long days on RedBull and Snickers. You need to take care of your body and health to sustain you through the longer days. Physical activity and exercise are effective treatments for anxiety.Fitness is a bedrock success principle. The results will be there if you put in the effort.  "Compete against yourself. You'll find it to be far more rewarding." —  Carl Ficks Connect with Carl Ficks:  Website: https://carlficks.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/Get Carl's 10 Steps for Getting Back in the Game Here!: https://carlficks.com/free Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Extraordinary! Carl Ficks, endurance athlete and lawyer, explains his passion for helping busy professionals take back their wellness. He helps others stay resilient by presenting at seminars, posting a weekly "Friday Ficks" on LinkedIn and writing a bi-weekly column called “The Friday Ficks” for a local newspaper (www.newbritainherald.com). Carl is a man on a mission and loves coaching people to reclaim their wellness.  Carl discussed with us how fitness can help us in our personal and professional lives and how his "Ficks System" is a proven method of getting back to wellness.   He shares with us how to make the time for working out, and the type of workout you can design for yourself.  We discuss the accountability factor, and why that is important.  Carl shares with us his coaching methods that help people get started and stay with their wellness plans.  You can download Carl's "10 Steps To Getting Back In The Game" at www.carlficks.com/free. You can also reach Carl via email at carl@carlficks.com or phone (860-944-3021).