THE FORTITUDE FORUM
THE FORTITUDE FORUM
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Fortitude Forum, the podcast where mental toughness meets real-world success. Join host Bill Burke as he dives deep into the inspiring journeys of leaders from the worlds of business and sports, uncovering their stories of resilience, grit, and overcoming adversity. Each episode reveals powerful insights and practical lessons on how to face challenges head-on, push beyond limits, and thrive under pressure. Whether you're looking to sharpen your mental game or chasing peak performance in your life, The Fortitude Forum is your go-to source for stories of triumph and fortitude.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes of mental toughness, personal resilience, and success in adversity. Specific topics include overcoming health crises, transitions from sports to business, and building strong mindsets. For example, episodes discuss Ian Bowen's journey overcoming a rare disease and J.R. Butler's transition from college hockey to entrepreneurship, emphasizing lessons on grit and personal growth.
Welcome to The Fortitude Forum, the podcast where mental toughness meets real-world success. Join host Bill Burke as he dives deep into the inspiring journeys of leaders from the worlds of business and sports, uncovering their stories of resilience, grit, and overcoming adversity. Each episode reveals powerful insights and practical lessons on how to face challenges head-on, push beyond limits, and thrive under pressure. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your mental game or chasing peak performance in your life, The Fortitude Forum is your go-to source for stories of triumph and fortitude.
Bill welcomes Ed Latimore, a former professional boxer, aspiring chess master, and author of ‘Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business.’ Ed delves into his journey back into boxing after a nine-year hiatus, driven by newfound health and biomechanical insights. He shares his philosophy of using watershed moments to transform life trajectories and emphasizes the importance of learning, self-sufficiency, and leveraging help to achieve success. Ed talks about his upcoming projects, including a podcast and a fiction book, while highlighting the challenges and triumphs of balancing physical and mental fortitude.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:25 Ed Latimore’s Chess Journey
02:12 Return to Boxing: A Knockout Comeback
10:05 Lessons from Four Lives
14:09 Growing Up in Pittsburgh: Strength and Survival
19:40 Self-Sufficiency and Action Bias
24:06 2013: A Year of Transformation
27:02 Core Principles for Success
31:34 Promoting the Book and Asking for Help
34:24 Comparing Chess and Boxing
36:16 What’s Next for Ed Latimore
36:52 Conclusion and Farewell
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