Podcast appearances and mentions of mark goblowsky

In today's episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason welcomes Mark Goblowsky, a career martial artist who has been teaching for over 35 years. After a traumatic brain injury to his young son following a car accident, Mark found strength through his struggle. He shares his powerful story of hope, resilience and how the martial arts teachings of kindness and compassion guided him. Despite unimaginable difficulties, Mark maintained faith that his son would be "okay", even if that looked different than expected. His journey reminds us that we all have the inner strength to overcome adversity. When hope fades, so does our motivation to take positive action. By being patient, reflecting deeply and surrounding ourselves with supportive people, we can rediscover our dreams and create meaningful lives, no matter the circumstance. Enjoy the episode! Find Mark on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgoblowsky/ Website: https://markgoblowsky.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MGoblowsky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markgoblowsky/

Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.” - In this episode Dave Kovar meets with Sifu Mark Goblowsky to talk about the chinese arts, the struggles that life and hand you and how important when you fall down, you get back up, learn and carry on. -- For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com To buy your 2024 ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com 

Today, we continue the conversation on manhood and masculinity and gain yet another perspective on what it means to be a man. This time, our guest helps us dive into the biblical influence of masculinity, and how Jesus has set an example of manhood for us all to follow.  This week, I'm joined by  Mark […] The post Influences on Your Masculinity and How You Influence Others with Mark Goblowsky first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Mark Goblowsky is a former US Air Force veteran. When his son Josh was 3 years old, he was involved in a horrific car accident that left him cognitively impaired. Mark became Josh's permanent caretaker and helped raise him to overcome his challenges. Josh announced that he wanted to write a book for children with disabilities and Josh's World became a family project. It is a fully illustrated children's book about a dinosaur with a disability. It has received sales globally and was featured in SHIFT magazine. Josh's World book: https://www.amazon.com/Joshs-World-Joshua-Michael-Goblowsky/dp/B09NRB43ZD

   ISBN-10: 0190054514 ISBN-13: 978-0190054519 Publisher: Oxford University Press (February 14, 2020) Language: English  People say there is no handbook when it comes to raising kids. Not true anymore. Resilience Parenting is it if you want to raise kids who can handle anything! I've worked with children for thirty years, and I wish I had the wisdom contained in this book when I started. It would have made me a far better parent and teacher." —Mark Goblowsky, host of the podcast Strength Through the Struggle Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence by Chris and Holly Santillo Publisher: Lioncrest Publishing (March 22, 2019)   Your children will face many challenges in the years ahead, so you want to raise them to be resilient—strong, adaptable, and able to recover. It is your mission to empower your son or daughter to cultivate a functional and fulfilling life. This essential handbook will help you achieve that goal. In Resilience Parenting, martial arts instructors Chris and Holly Santillo share the insights they have gained as teachers and parents. They offer positive alternatives to lecturing, bribing, and punishing; focusing instead on three Pillars: Learning, Integrity, and Service. By applying these powerful principles, you can inspire your children to develop the independence they need to succeed as adults while renewing their connection to family and community. Whether you are raising a teenager or just starting your family, the methods prescribed in this book will help you unlock your greatest potential as a parent. Parents, both new and old, will find much of value in these pages." —Kirkus Review   "This is the book that the nurse should hand new parents at the hospital. It is an articulate, straightforward, and approachable guidebook, which can be easily read in just a handful of hours, on transforming the bundle of baby into a productive adult." —Martial Journal   "Chris is fighting the twin evils of our era: excessive fear for our kids, and busybodies trying to enforce it." —Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow, author of "Free-Range Kids," and founder of the Free Range-Kids movement   "Resilience Parenting provides a new twist on time-tested tactics that will help us be better and do better. Read this book!" —Connor Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute and author of "Passion-Driven Education: How to Use Your Child's Interests to Ignite a Lifelong Love of Learning"   "This is a superb and practical book, founded on years of teaching and parenting. The principles in this book provide the life tools missing in most homes and classrooms today. Learn them, then use them." —Steven P. Bucci, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense    "As a Special Forces officer and lifelong student of leadership and training, I have spent a lot of time and effort trying to divine what makes a person more resilient. Chris and Holly Santillo's book Resilience Parenting masterfully distills what they have learned in over twenty years of teaching martial arts and parenting and conveys those lessons in an easy-to-understand and entirely implementable way. As someone who has entrusted my children to their training--and who personally knows their three boys--I can attest that what they do works. I give his book my strongest possible recommendation." —Roger D. Carstens, Lieutenant Colonel US Army Special Forces (retired)   "We are at a crossroads in our country. We either continue down the path we are on--creating generations of kids who lack mental fortitude, emotional resilience, and physical health, leading our country to financial, moral, and social ruin--or we pivot and begin to create the conditions for our children to grow into mature, healthy, free, and fully functioning adults. Resilience Parenting is a road map toward the latter. I hope enough parents are smart enough to pick it up." —Michael D. Ostrolenk, M

Mark Goblowsky is a military veteran and a longtime martial arts instructor, but the focus of this discussion is the aftermath of a terrible accident suffered by his son Josh. Mark describes negotiating the devastating physical and emotional trauma and continuing on as parent and child. He raises priceless points about how one decision and one moment can change everything—including showing kindness and giving a standing ovation. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here. Website Spaniard's books on Amazon  Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter  

Mark Goblowsky is an air force veteran, career martial artist, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur. He is on a mission to help others overcome the obstacles in their life based on his own experiences. Favorite Success Quote “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years” ~Bill Gates Key Points 1. Practice Your “Kung Fu” The martial art kung fu literally translates into two words. Effort and time. And the only things that are standing between you and your goals are these two factors. If you can become a master of Kung Fu, a master at putting in the effort over time, you will succeed. We all want to achieve great things, we all want a great life. We want the business, the relationships, and the body. And you can have it! You can have it all. But you must be willing to approach life through the lens of Kung Fu. Put in the effort, be patient with the time, and you will succeed. Because at the end of the day, time is going to pass whether you are doing what you love and pursuing your goals or not. So stop worrying about the outcome and get busy doing what you need to do to create the life that you want to live. If you are willing to be patient, to stick through it when times are tough, and to trudge forward even in the face of adversity, at the end of the day, you will be successful. No one who was truly committed to their craft, dream, or ambition for more than a decade fails. You will have failures along the way, yes. But at the end of the day, when it’s all said and done if you are willing to keep doing the work year in and year out especially when it’s hard, you will succeed. 2. If You Aren’t Happy on the Journey You Won’t Be Happy at the Destination There is a pervasive myth in society that “One day” we will be happy. We believe that when we finally have the six pack, the 7-figure company, the beautiful girlfriend, the house on the beach or the sports car then we will be happy. But the truth is that happiness can be experienced right here and now. And not only can it be experienced now, it must be experienced now. Because if you are not happy on the journey, you will rarely find happiness at the destination. If you cannot learn to be happy while you are building your business, you will not be happy when you sell it for $10 million. If you cannot learn to be happy while you are training your body and building your physique, you will not be happy when you finally attain the look you’ve been longing for. If you cannot allow yourself to be happy while you work to find the woman of your dreams, no relationship will ultimately satisfy you. Happiness is a choice, and if you aren’t choosing to be happy along the journey, you will arrive at the destination and wonder “Is this it?” 3. Resistance Gives You Strength  Most of you reading this want to become stronger. In all areas of your life. But what most of you don’t realize is that strength doesn’t come from ease. If you go to the gym every single day of your life from now until you die and all you do is push against the air, you will never get stronger, you will never build a strong body, and you will never force your muscles to grow. To become stronger, you must push against resistance, you must struggle, you must sweat, and you must bleed. And this doesn’t just apply to the gym. If you want your relationship to be stronger, you will have to face resistance. You cannot have a thriving marriage and never face adversity together. Because it is in times of struggle when love is truly born. It’s only when your marriage is facing resistance in some form or another that it is strengthened. In your business, you will never achieve success if you stay in your comfort zone and never face resistance. Success in business mandates failures. It mandates struggles and resistance that force you to grow, adapt, and evolve with the times. So embrace resistance, for it gives you strength. 4. Understand What is Truly Important  When Mark’s son was a young boy, he and his mother were in a terrible hit and run car accident with a semi-truck. His son suffered from a traumatic brain injury and now suffers from disabilities that will affect the rest of his life. When he got the call that his son was in a coma, how do you think Mark responded? Did he say “Gee, that really sucks… But I’ve got to finish up this project at work” Or “Wow! I will be there later, but I just really need to close this client… They’re worth a lot of money.” Hell no! He dropped everything in his life and was by his son’s side 24/7 for four months. Nothing, not his business, not his finances, not even his health got in between him and his child. And it is in times of severe duress that we realize what is truly important. Most of us spend our lives chasing external validation that is ultimately pointless instead of spending time on what really matters… The people that we love. Yes, you should want to be successful. Yes, you should want to be healthy, wealthy, and wise. But what’s the point if the people you love aren’t there to share it with you. Understand the importance of family, friends, and love and make that your focus in life. Everything else is dust in the wind. 5. When Hope Disappears, So Does Action You must always keep hope, no matter how grim the circumstance. And by hope, I don’t mean positive thinking. Hope is a powerful acronym that you must remember when life becomes hard. Here and now. Opportunity Perseverance Enthusiasm If you wish to keep moving forward and succeeding in life, you must live in the here and the now, you must always look for opportunities in adversity, you must push through adversity, and maintain a constant enthusiasm for success. When you lose hope, you lose the ability to take action. And when you stop taking action… You wither away and die. Never lose hope.

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Mark Goblowsky is an air force veteran, career martial artist, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur. He is on a mission to help others overcome the obstacles in their life based on his own experiences. Favorite Success Quote “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years” ~Bill Gates Key Points 1. Practice Your “Kung Fu” The martial art kung fu literally translates into two words. Effort and time. And the only things that are standing between you and your goals are these two factors. If you can become a master of Kung Fu, a master at putting in the effort over time, you will succeed. We all want to achieve great things, we all want a great life. We want the business, the relationships, and the body. And you can have it! You can have it all. But you must be willing to approach life through the lens of Kung Fu. Put in the effort, be patient with the time, and you will succeed. Because at the end of the day, time is going to pass whether you are doing what you love and pursuing your goals or not. So stop worrying about the outcome and get busy doing what you need to do to create the life that you want to live. If you are willing to be patient, to stick through it when times are tough, and to trudge forward even in the face of adversity, at the end of the day, you will be successful. No one who was truly committed to their craft, dream, or ambition for more than a decade fails. You will have failures along the way, yes. But at the end of the day, when it’s all said and done if you are willing to keep doing the work year in and year out especially when it’s hard, you will succeed. 2. If You Aren’t Happy on the Journey You Won’t Be Happy at the Destination There is a pervasive myth in society that “One day” we will be happy. We believe that when we finally have the six pack, the 7-figure company, the beautiful girlfriend, the house on the beach or the sports car then we will be happy. But the truth is that happiness can be experienced right here and now. And not only can it be experienced now, it must be experienced now. Because if you are not happy on the journey, you will rarely find happiness at the destination. If you cannot learn to be happy while you are building your business, you will not be happy when you sell it for $10 million. If you cannot learn to be happy while you are training your body and building your physique, you will not be happy when you finally attain the look you’ve been longing for. If you cannot allow yourself to be happy while you work to find the woman of your dreams, no relationship will ultimately satisfy you. Happiness is a choice, and if you aren’t choosing to be happy along the journey, you will arrive at the destination and wonder “Is this it?” 3. Resistance Gives You Strength  Most of you reading this want to become stronger. In all areas of your life. But what most of you don’t realize is that strength doesn’t come from ease. If you go to the gym every single day of your life from now until you die and all you do is push against the air, you will never get stronger, you will never build a strong body, and you will never force your muscles to grow. To become stronger, you must push against resistance, you must struggle, you must sweat, and you must bleed. And this doesn’t just apply to the gym. If you want your relationship to be stronger, you will have to face resistance. You cannot have a thriving marriage and never face adversity together. Because it is in times of struggle when love is truly born. It’s only when your marriage is facing resistance in some form or another that it is strengthened. In your business, you will never achieve success if you stay in your comfort zone and never face resistance. Success in business mandates failures. It mandates struggles and resistance that force you to grow, adapt, and evolve with the times. So embrace resistance, for it gives you strength. 4. Understand What is Truly Important  When Mark’s son was a young boy, he and his mother were in a terrible hit and run car accident with a semi-truck. His son suffered from a traumatic brain injury and now suffers from disabilities that will affect the rest of his life. When he got the call that his son was in a coma, how do you think Mark responded? Did he say “Gee, that really sucks… But I’ve got to finish up this project at work” Or “Wow! I will be there later, but I just really need to close this client… They’re worth a lot of money.” Hell no! He dropped everything in his life and was by his son’s side 24/7 for four months. Nothing, not his business, not his finances, not even his health got in between him and his child. And it is in times of severe duress that we realize what is truly important. Most of us spend our lives chasing external validation that is ultimately pointless instead of spending time on what really matters… The people that we love. Yes, you should want to be successful. Yes, you should want to be healthy, wealthy, and wise. But what’s the point if the people you love aren’t there to share it with you. Understand the importance of family, friends, and love and make that your focus in life. Everything else is dust in the wind. 5. When Hope Disappears, So Does Action You must always keep hope, no matter how grim the circumstance. And by hope, I don’t mean positive thinking. Hope is a powerful acronym that you must remember when life becomes hard. Here and now. Opportunity Perseverance Enthusiasm If you wish to keep moving forward and succeeding in life, you must live in the here and the now, you must always look for opportunities in adversity, you must push through adversity, and maintain a constant enthusiasm for success. When you lose hope, you lose the ability to take action. And when you stop taking action… You wither away and die. Never lose hope.

Become a fearless father presents: The recording of the interview with Mark Goblowsky, founder of Strength Through Struggle Podcast and Father of 1. 0:49 - Who is Mark Goblowsky? Links mentioned by Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgoblowsky/ https://www.facebook.com/strengththroughthestruggle/ In this interview Klaas van Oosterhout had with Mark Goblowsky, during this conversation they went deep, talking about his son's accident at only 3 years old and the permanent brain damage, living live in the moment without losing reality, it's all about HOPE and ACTION, use focus to move forward and much more. Visit us at https://becomeafearlessfather.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

Best of the Everyday Fighter Podcast for the week of July 22, 2018 Ep1: Mark Goblowsky https://www.everydayfighter.me/edfp1 Ep2: Brian King https://www.everydayfighter.me/edfp2 Ep3: Matt Oyler https://www.everydayfighter.me/edfp3

Mark Goblowsky is a husband, father, and business owner with a martial arts academy in Omaha, Nebraska. Mark shares the details of his martial arts journey, from being afraid of opening the door to his first training dojo, to splitting with his long-time teacher and mentor, to his philosophies on moving forward every day despite the constant challenges of life. You can get more from Mark at http://markgoblowsky.com

Mark shares a personal story between him and his son where his son apologized for always needing his father (Mark) to help him. Mark's response was touching. It's a story of dedication and love. Take a listen and let Mark know what you think about it in the Facebook Group.  Click here to join the Facebook Group.  

On this episode of Jason Brooks Leadership Podcast, Dr. Jason talks with Mark Goblowsky. Mark is an Air Force veteran, career martial arts professional, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is on a mission to help others to overcome the obstacles in their life based on his own life experiences. Abuse, Violence, Abandonment...and that was just in his first six years. His biggest challenge however, came as a father 11 years ago when his 31⁄2 year old son was the victim of a devastating hit-and-run collision with two semi-trucks, leaving him with Traumatic Brain Injury. Mark believes the capacity of the human spirit is powerful enough to overcome any challenge in life. He’s here to help others discover not just how, but that they too have what it takes.

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Mark Goblowsky is husband, father, U.S. Air Force veteran, business owner and teacher. He is also a coach, author, podcaster, and all around awesome man! Mark's podcast, Strength Through the Struggle, is a unique look into various stories of individuals finding power in the wake of a personal storm. Mark's own life was changed years ago when his son was in a horrific automobile accident. Mark shares his story with us and we discuss how we can all find strength through the tough times. Connect with Mark at: http://markgoblowsky.com/ Joing the Code of Character Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CodeOfCharacter/

Mark Goblowsky’s immigrant family had a hard, sometimes violent edge. Like countless of other pre-teens, he was mesmerized every week by the TV show, Kung Fu. Years later, he would begin to understand and live out the values stirred by that 1970s hit. Today, he is a martial arts professional, entrepreneur, podcaster with Strength Through Your Struggle. Mark believes the capacity of the human spirit is powerful enough to overcome any challenge in life. He’s here to help others discover not just how, but that they too have what it takes to overcome adversity.  

In this show we focus on resiliency, a key element at the heart of every warrior. Life is defined by key moments that test our resiliency through struggles, hardships and major events which potentially can send our lives in a downward spiral. The warrior however, steps up, faces the challenge and never looks back. Our guest, Mark Goblowsky embodies the warrior spirit, he has faced the darkest times imaginable to any parent. He is a shining example of being resilient, strong and determined despite the fact that his life would change forever. This uplifting conversation transcends genders, cultures and biases empowering you to bounce back stronger after being faced with adversity. If you enjoyed this show please leave us a review on iTunes. Join our brotherhood at: www.manofwar.live https://www.facebook.com/manofwarmovement/ instagram.com/manofwarpodcast

Mark Goblowsky is a martial artist, author, and podcast host as well as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. After his son suffered a tragic brain injury, Mark had to learn to have faith in God even while walking through the hardest of times. Mark shares with Leary and Armin how this journey has changed him as a person and how he has turned his pain into a bold idea to help others.

Mark Goblowsky is an Air Force veteran, career martial arts professional, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is on a mission to help others to overcome the obstacles in their life based on his own life experiences. Abuse, Violence, Abandonment…and that was just in his first six years. His biggest challenge, however, came as a father 11 years ago when his 3½-year-old son was the victim of a devastating hit-and-run collision with two semi-trucks, leaving him with Traumatic Brain Injury. Mark believes the capacity of the human spirit is powerful enough to overcome any challenge in life. He’s here to help others discover not just how, but that they too have what it takes. http://markgoblowsky.com/  

Welcome back to another episode of the Zero Xcuses Podcast. This week we are chatting with Mark Goblowsky from Strength Through the Struggle. Mark talks to us about the struggles he faced after a tragic hit & run incident in 2005 that left his son with a Traumatic Brain Injury. After struggling with caring for his for 4 years Mark found himself at a severe low point dealing with exhaustion, isolation and looking for answers. At that time, a friend reached out to him to introduce him to a group of other people dealing with similar situations and really began to change his outlook. Today Mark has used that as inspiration to bring stories of everyday struggles of ordinary people to light and spread the message that we are not alone in this thing we call life! Connect with Mark at: http://markgoblowsky.com https://www.facebook.com/strengththroughthestruggle/   Don't forget to subscribe and rate this Podcast on iTunes! Join our closed Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZeroXcuses/

Hope is the key to conquering adversity.  CLICK HERE for resources from our interview with Lee.  

Mark Goblowsky is an air force veteran, career martial artist, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur. He is on a mission to help others overcome the obstacles in their life based on his own experiences. 

If you have listened to this show a few times, you know that strength is forged in the struggle. Having the opportunity to walk alongside another as they move through such a time is an opportunity to see the hand of God at work. What is God at work on in your life today? Sometimes God’s grace looks different than you might imagine; but just because it doesn’t look like you think it should doesn’t mean that God isn’t busy positioning you for the breakthrough that you long for. Join us on today’s episode with my Guest today, Mark Goblowsky. We will walk down a path of struggle with Mark that leads to a place of strength and renewal; where we see the goodness of God show up in a mighty way. What experience is leading you to knowing that God is real? How does “truth” manifest itself in the dark? Mark’s key to moving through the dark times. What is the most important part of surrounding yourself with others that you can relate to? Psalm 131……”My heart is not proud, nor haughty…..Hope in the Lord.” Book recommendations: Get either one of these books for free as an audio book by going to audibletrial.com/blessed Lifetime Guarantee by Bill Gillham Thou Shall Prosper by Daniel Lapin free chapter from Mark’s book, “Strength through the Struggle” at http://markgoblowsky.com/blessed/

www.success101podcast.com/160 Mark Goblowsky’s life was turned upside down in August of 2005 when his son Joshua was the victim of a hit-and-run accident with two semi-trucks. Josh was 3 ½ years old and he was left with a traumatic brain injury. Mark was devastated, and had to quickly learn how to forge resiliency, and hold onto incredible hope. It was this…

Men of Abundance, this is by far the hardest conversation I've had to this point. I know many of you have children. Where would you be in your mind if this happened to your three year old child? I can only hope I would be in the abundant mindset of our feature guest, Mark Goblowsky. Mark is a strong minded man making a difference in others lives. I know he's going to touch you and change how you think about your life. Mark Goblowsky is an Air Force veteran, career martial arts professional, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is on a mission is to help others to overcome the obstacles in their life based on his own life experiences. https://menofabundance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Mark-and-Joshua-Goblowsky.jpg () Mark is also a husband, father, business owner and teacher. He has walked through adversity and come out stronger on the other side. Where he used to feel burdened by those challenges, he now feels appreciative of the opportunity to learn the many lessons inside of my own challenges. These same struggles have also given him an understanding of what others are going through themselves and that we need to be there for each other. [spp-timestamp time="3:22"] So, where are you at in the World? Nebraska, which was my last duty station [spp-timestamp time="4:30"] Mark's Attitude of Gratitude A body that can heal Medicine, Medical Technology and Doctors who can help us [spp-timestamp time="6:30"] Let's get Personal Career Martial Artist Martial Artist Teacher Podcaster Most importantly I'm the father of my 15 year old son Husband [spp-timestamp time="8:35"] The discipline of Martial Arts [spp-tweet tweet="Martial Arts is a powerful tool for delivering self discipline"] [spp-timestamp time="11:07"] Kick in the Gut Moment Eleven years ago, my son Joshua, was seriously injured in a semi truck hit and run. Joshua was 3 years old at the time. [spp-timestamp time="17:11"] How's Josh doing now? [spp-timestamp time="19:15"] What would you say go the person who who did this to you and your family? [spp-timestamp time="23:05"] How Mark got out of that dark place in his life. [spp-tweet tweet="It moves me to know that I'm not wasting my pain - Mark Goblowsky"] [spp-timestamp time="30:26"] How did the http://markgoblowsky.com/podcast/ (Strength Through Struggle) Podcast get started? Paying it Forward  [spp-timestamp time="34:27"] Action Steps you can take today. Connect with other men who are where you would like to be Connect with men who you can add value to Work on your relationships [spp-timestamp time="36:20"] What daily habits make the biggest impact in your life? Medication 10 minutes morning, day and night. Using a calendar [spp-timestamp time="38:00"] What are you reading or listening to right now and why? Extreme Ownership - Jacko Willing Start your 30 day Audible trial and get your http://www.audible.com/t1/30trial_at?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R (Free Book) [spp-timestamp time="39:27"] What does Living A Life of Abundance mean to you? Having enough margin in your life to invest in the people around you [spp-timestamp time="40:55"] What do you think holds most people back from living a life of abundance? Misplaced thoughts like the thought that there's scarcity or I'm not good enough and other lack in the world. [spp-tweet tweet="If I believe there's lack then there's no hope. And if there's not hope then I don't take action."] [spp-timestamp time="42:08"] Parting piece of guidance Connect with our Feature Guest Get the 7 Principles Mark lives by - http://markgoblowsky.com/wally (MarkGoblowsky.com/Wally) Choosing to walk alone does not make you stronger, it only makes you lonely.https://t.co/iW4mlWBo26 (https://t.co/iW4mlWBo26) https://t.co/wohEU6Uvh5 (pic.twitter.com/wohEU6Uvh5)— Mark Goblowsky (@MarkGoblowsky) https://twitter.com/MarkGoblowsky/status/851838595719720961 (April 11, 2017) Support this podcast

Mark Goblowsky is a husband, father, U.S. Air Force veteran, martial arts expert, and host of the Strength Through Struggle podcast.  Following a particularly rough upbringing, Mark was seeking a more structured adulthood; a code that he could live by, which he found through the military as well as his martial arts training. But nothing could prepare him for the day that his changed forever in just an instant - the day his 3-year-old (at the time) son suffered a traumatic brain injury in a tragic accident.

  As a child Mr. Goblowsky had always been interested in learning about martial arts, its strategy and the philosophy that went with it. He first heard about the martial arts through an elementary school gym teacher. The stories were extraordinary. His interest blossomed to a fascination with ideas of training in martial arts to… The post SA071 – Developing Strength through Struggle with Mark Goblowsky appeared first on Nick Dinardo.

Mark talks about overcoming adversity, putting people in your life to support you and the importance of accepting the hand your dealt but then responding to it. Introduction/Bio: Hey everyone and welcome to the All-Star Leader Podcast, where together we learn about leadership from the best and brightest, and keep it fun by connecting it to our passion for sports! Today we are privileged to be joined by someone who knows how to overcome adversity, and who will teach us just how to do it. Mark Goblowsky is a martial arts expert, author, business owner, coach, podcast host and father. His upcoming book, Strength Through the Struggle, is due out this spring. Mark thanks so much for coming on the show! Interview Questions: Tell us first of all how you came to focus your work on this area of overcoming adversity. There are about 7 billion people who will face adversity at some time in their lives, so a big market! His son was hurt in a hit/run car accident; he felt alone; wasn't sure how to deal with it Wanted to create something that others could have as a resource when they were confronted with adversity; to let them know they aren't alone Many of us look for ways to avoid adversity; how do we know when that's the right course or when we need to face something head on? There are lots of people who actively look for adversity (ultramarathon runners; climbers; etc.) Most of us are not like that However, many of us are looking for an effortless life, and we're trying to avoid the pain that is necessary to get that growth So look at adversity as whether it's going to serve me that is going to make me a better version of myself (lawyer example; athlete example) As a parent, we wish raising kids was easy, but it's not. And those struggles are opportunities for us to become better versions of ourselves. When we press into those adversities, we gain strength and can serve others How do we do it?! What does it look like or what are helpful tools to use when we face those situations? Life deals what it deals, and we have to come to terms with reality Important to embrace the fact we don't have control over the hand dealt to us; we can only control how we respond He has failed at this in the past and got caught up in how the situation happened (Daniel asks about Mark's martial arts) – Mark had a tough upbringing; was molested as a child; but when Kung-Fu came out, he admired the main character's peace and power, the strength and ability to protect himself; didn't pursue it until he was in his 20s and by that time he had been attacked, stabbed, etc. so he knew how to scrap; Realized the pain of being afraid the rest of his life was greater than any pain that would come from learning Kung-Fu Kung-Fe became something Mark could fall back on when his son was hurt There was so much uncertainty and so much fear; sitting next to his bed that first night, holding his hand, thought if he held his hand, he could keep him here on the earth and prevent him from dying (Daniel shares about his own situation with his infant daughter) When you teach or coach someone who is going through a tough time, what are some of the common mistakes you see people make when trying to get through it? Right that they're not really mistakes; there are a lot of unknowns, so you're just learning along the way People try to make too many changes at once, and that is a very difficult thing to do; we didn't get unhealthy overnight, and we're not going to fix it overnight either We don't take very good care of ourselves, so we need to show some self-leadership; he should have gotten some help; tried to gut his way through it and shouldn't have done that; gotta find a way to hang on to hope How important is having a support network around you? Family/friends? No man is an island; we really need each other; men aren't good at reaching out and being honest about how we feel on the inside There is an increase in the suicide rate of men in the U.S., and that's scary Men don't have other men around them to share the tough conversations with; we're scared He stepped out and went to a conference at one point that really helped him connect with others going through traumatic situations, and it was a tremendous help His encouragement for people who are struggling is to find someone you can trust, start to connect with them, and have the honest conversations about what is going on (Daniel follows up with encouragement to get people around you) Men be vulnerable with your wife; they are in your corner but we need to trust them and give them the benefit of the doubt You have a remarkable podcast of your own, and I'd like to ask you to share a few stories from your show to help bring this home. Ray Edwards is well-known in the copywriting and sales world and is a massive success by most measures, but he shared a significant struggle on your show. What can you tell us about that. Recommend everyone connect with Ray Very gifted/skilled copywriter; has written for Tony Robbins He has gone through Parkinson's Disease; he taught about reframing your thoughts and that you continue to have a choice how you will respond Ray's podcast. Jim Harshaw was an All-American wrestler who lost control of his life in his 30s; that's something I'm sure hits close to home with many in our audience who were or are athletes. What is Jim's story and what can we learn? Jim was confronted with life not turning out how he expected But then he accepted his reality Is now helping others Where can people go to learn more about you, the book and the work you're doing? markgoblowsky.com Strength Through The Struggle Memoir of this process of experiencing the tragedy with his son and the journey after Due out this spring Podcast is stories of people who have gone through challenges and adversity Thank Yous/Acknowledgements: Antioch Live/Clear Day Media Group – music More here. Jonathan Davis – production Clint Musslewhite – voice over   

EPIC stories of failure and a REAL LIFE affirmation read live on the show. Since 1988 Mark has shared the beauty, strength and transformative power of Kung-fu both through his Academy and at seminars around the country. He’s also the host of the Strength Through The Struggle podcast. It’s Mark's mission to find those who’ve come through pain and heartache and are stronger for having done so – and share their inspirational stories with you. We’re going to learn about Mark’s own inspirational story as well as some lessons he’s learned from his amazing guests. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action. Let's connect:  Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here.  And I can help.  Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

Coming up this week… Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? A magic photo bag that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside And a remarkable conversation with Mark Goblowski, creator of the Strength Through the Struggle podcast Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Here’s the short answer…He doesn’t. In this week’s episode I’ll give you a scripture-based answer to back this up, but here’s all you really need to know: God is good. The devil is bad. ‘Nuff said. Tip Of The Week A magic photo bag that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. I have been faced with a travel dilemma for some time now. I live in a smallish city that often requires me to take smaller regional jets with limited overhead bin space to get where I need to go. That’s a problem because I travel with my photo gear, business essentials, and my carry-on bag with my clothes. All that baggage makes me look like a sherpa loaded down to climb some great mountain. This is not a good look for me by the way. Enter the Airport Essentials photo bag, from ThinkTank. It checks all the boxes that I need in a bag, and the best part is that it’s magically bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. Feature Segment: “How To Overcome Everything” A remarkable conversation with Mark Goblowsky, creator of the Strength Through the Struggle podcast. My guest this week is someone who has been through some crazy trials in his life, and the way he has responded has been an inspiration to me. Here are some of the things you’ll learn this week from my friend Mark Goblowsky: The personal tragedy that inspired the Strength Through the Struggle mission [13:52] The power of testimony [15:14] Testimonies are all around us [15:44] The Scriptural basis for testimony [16:15] What to do when it feels like hope is slipping away [16:59] When hope disappears, action goes with it [17:53] The role of martial arts in high-speed problem solving [18:40] The world in-between [20:08] How to answer the question, “Why did this happen to me?” [20:20] Defeating emotional and spiritual challenges [21:58] The overcoming power of love [23:20] Create what you want to consume [24:20] Mark’s top 3 podcast episodes [25:30] The power of perspective [29:55] Transforming the realities of life [32:30] Resources Mentioned In This Episode New Living Translation Bible Great Message from John Piper Airport Essentials photo bag, from ThinkTank Strength Through the Struggle podcast with Mark Goblowsky Free Download: The 7 Lessons Learned by Going Through the Hard Things in Life by Mark Goblowsky How To Help Subscribe to the show through iTunes and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will mention you on this show. Get The Transcript Right-Click and “Save As” to Get the PDF Transcript.

Mark Goblowsky is a father, a veteran, a business-owner, a podcaster, and a strength spreader. His mission is to spread strength and courage by bringing peoples challenges into the light and using them to give others inspiration and strength as they walk through their own challenges. 

Mark Goblowsky grew up in northeast Ohio and joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of 20 where he served as a non-commissioned officer for 9 ½ years earning the Air Force Achievement Medal as well as the Air Force Commendation Medal. While serving overseas he began his formal study of the martial arts (although his “informal” training in the combat arts began at the age of six in kindergarten with a fellow student who will remain nameless to protect the guilty).  Upon returning to the United States he began teaching part-time. With an honorable discharge in hand and a strong desire to help others build confidence, courage and live a healthy lifestyle, he took up martial arts as a full-time career in July of 1990 just outside of Omaha, Nebraska. Mark went on to grow his two schools to a combined enrollment of over 800 students with his primary facility being one of the largest single locations in the United States. Mark lives and teaches primarily in Omaha but does travel to teach as well.  He is currently working on a book about his life titled Strength Through The Struggle.