997: Overcome the Odds with Scott A. McCreight

Against overwhelming odds, tenacity becomes the driving force for change. With determination, people can navigate through adversity, forging a path with perseverance. In the crucible of challenges, the human spirit, fueled by hope and courage, triumphs over even the most formidable obstacles, proving that resilience is the key to overcoming adversity.

Scott McCreight is the Senior Program Manager at Gainwell Technologies and Author of the book 'Overcoming Insurmountable Odds: How I Rewired My Brain to Do the Impossible.' Scott takes us on a remarkable journey in this book, detailing his transformation from a shy, underdeveloped kid with cerebral palsy to a confident engineer, extreme athlete, and bodybuilder. Today Scott will delve into his  life secrets, exploring topics ranging from achieving one's best self to productivity, happiness, and beyond. Stay tuned!

Quotes

“Two principles I live by are to always keep learning and to never stop. If we allow complacency to set in, we get lazy, and unwanted things start to happen.” - Scott A. McCreight

"Our brain is always learning, whether we're asleep or awake. I like to think of dreaming as ‘defragging your hard drive,’ so to speak." - Scott A. McCreight

“Perfect practice makes perfect. Not practice makes perfect.” - Scott A. McCreight

Takeaways

00:00 Scott introduces himself with the mission “Never quit, never give up.”
05:00 Neuroplasticity and overcoming early discouragement.
10:00 Adventure stories show resilience through extraordinary challenges.
15:00 Engineering mindset applied to retraining the brain.
20:00 Mentorship revealed mindset as the real barrier.
25:00 Small steps led to massive wins like the Grand Canyon.
30:00 The “Brain Muscle Alliance” highlights community and mentorship.
35:00 From pre-diabetic to competitive powerlifter.
40:00 Skydiving accident reframed setbacks as part of the journey.
45:00 Community and mentorship are key to big goals.
50:00 Dedication to all told “you cannot do that.”

Resources

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