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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
The Man in the Arena
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
In this episode of The Above Board podcast, hosts Rich and John get into the timeless wisdom of Theodore Roosevelt's 'The Man in the Arena' speech. They discuss the importance of courage over criticism, valuing effort over perfection, and the significance of showing up every day. Along the way, they share the challenges of facing naysayers, and the inspiration drawn from observing and supporting others. Listen in for motivational insights, practical advice, and the drive to dare greatly in all aspects of life.
- 01:47 Theodore Roosevelt's 'Man in the Arena' Speech
- 03:48 Dealing with Critics and Social Media Trolls
- 05:44 The Importance of Effort and Resilience
- 08:11 Courage Over Criticism and Personal Reflections
- 15:53 Turning Negative Energy into Positive Motivation
- 23:17 Encouraging Young Financial Advisors
- 24:01 Embracing Competition and Legacy
- 24:54 Effort Over Perfection
- 25:59 The Importance of Trying and Failing
- 26:37 Legacy
- 27:35 The Power of Showing Up
- 32:28 Supporting Others and Atomic Habits
- 37:38 Balancing Criticism and Praise
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