021 — Creating & Living a Life By Design
Today’s show is the second part of a two-part interview with Bill Schuffenhauer.
As we concluded last week’s interview with Bill Schuffenhauer, we ended on a high note. An Olympic athlete with a silver medal, Bill was on top of the world. With all his accomplishments, the biggest challenges of his life still laid ahead of him.
In today’s episode, we learn about the eight chaotic years following his Olympic career, fueled by depression, substance abuse, and toxic relationships. Bill only recently started speaking publicly about this part of his story, as he believes it’s a story that needs to be shared.
As Bill hurtled closer and closer to rock bottom, his life fell apart in every imaginable way. He found himself facing two options: continue on his path to destruction. Or take 100% accountability, and transform himself and his life.
Thankfully, he chose the latter, and he lives to share how he made it to the other side.
As Bill shares his emotional journey and struggle with Dr. Fred, you’ll hear about:
The effects of losing his identity as an Olympic athlete
The role a dangerous cocktail of substances played in deepening Bill’s depression
Going from one of the highest mindsets in the world as an athlete, to one of the lowest
Bill’s near-fatal suicide attempt
How he abandoned his “victim mindset” and went from a life by default to living a life by design
Why Bill believes his life as Olympian pales in comparison to the life he leads today
Alignment in what we think, say, and do as a source of power
The critical role of mentors and coaches in Bill’s post-Olympic career
Episode Length: 0:57:37
BILL SCHUFFENHAUER’S RESOURCES
Bill’s Website > Olympian Speaks
Documentary > Against All Odds - The Bill Schuffenhauer Story
Bill's Non-Profit > http://thepowerinyou.me
Also Mentioned On Today’s Show >
Chad Lefevre (Bill's mentor) - https://www.themostimportantconversations.com
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