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Episode 77

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29th Jul 2019

77. Jason Long - Taking Full Responsibility of Your Life

In this episode, Lance and Jason Long talk about how adversity taught him how to take full responsibility of his life, and in turn, inspire thousands to follow in his footsteps to success. 

Jason grew up as an obese insecure kid in an obese family. This was the reason why he pursued a career in health and wellness and became successful in his field. But he has undergone adversity and lost it all, not once but twice over. Then one day, a friend had the courage to say the most hurtful things to him -- "you're just fat, lazy, and irresponsible." What felt like the worst sucker punch, ended with a quote that totally changed everything. Personal Development Master, Jim Rohn once said, "For Things To Change, YOU Must Change" and from that day forward, his life would never be the same.

With three degrees, 18 certifications in fitness, nutrition, and business coaching, along with his life-long battle developing his own healthy lifestyle, Jason's personal journey gives him the foundation to passionately and empathetically coach anyone looking to change their habits and live their best life ever. As a Fit Pro Coach with over 4000 clients worldwide, Jason has become one of the most highly sought-after mentors for fitness and wellness professionals in all aspects of the industry. His candid and deeply vulnerable approach is quite infectious, but his incredible passion for empowering others to find their authentic voice and vision has made him invaluable as a leader in the personal development arena.

Jason tells listeners: “It has nothing to do with excuses,  but it has everything to do with your own personal responsibility and what you do with that.”


IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How to cut the excuses and take action
  • Reshaping your mindset to better serve your goals
  • Habits that you can adopt to be successful



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About University of Adversity Podcast

Learn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. 

Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.


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University of Adversity
Welcome to University of Adversity, a podcast where we explore the human experience of overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth through real-life stories of accomplished individuals. From professional athletes to NY Times bestselling authors, celebrities, spiritual leaders, doctors, scientists, and billionaires, we bring you a diverse range of perspectives on the challenges and triumphs of adversity. Each episode is designed to provide listeners with inspiration, motivation, and practical tools to help them navigate through difficult times. We cover a wide range of topics related to mental health, personal development, self-improvement and resilience building, offering expert insights and actionable advice. Join us as we discover how to overcome adversity, cope with stress, and achieve your goals on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth, highlighting the stories of the everyday heroes among us.

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Lance Essihos

As an experienced veteran with adversity, Lance has faced some of life's most difficult challenges. Grinding his way through the hockey ranks to traveling the world as a bartender. Through his personal battle with drugs and alcohol for well over a decade, the tragic loss of his brother to suicide followed by the great loss of his father to cancer only a year later, Lance realized he had hit rock bottom. In the darkest of days, he made a promise to himself that he would create a new life, one that would make an impact and inspire the masses, leaving the world in a better place than he found it. Lance has made it his mission to facilitate the message of positive change through adversity and encourage people to see the light through the darkness of life's worst moments.