Adversity University

There's a University we should all attend.?

It’s easy to get into; but hard to win.?

At any age, you can choose to go;

And once you do, you'll surely grow.?

The campus is a country wide.?

The students stay until they’ve died.?

One won't declare a Major here.?

The course du jour is “Thwarting Fear”.?

School colors worn are black and blue.?

No classes are assigned to you.

Sorry. There’s no kegger,?man!

And the mascot here is “a train that can”.?

The curriculum is yours to choose.?

Your first few years you’ll pay your dues.?

There’s no gown walk with the best of friends.

Done right? This school just never ends.?

The courses here don’t earn you credit.

No diploma? Correct. Just forget it.

Making the grade aren't A’s gone straight.

If you pass or fail is your own debate.?

No scholarships and no full ride.?

No football team and no school pride.?

No internships. No Senior Year.

Admissions paid in sweat and tears.

Professors here don’t know they teach.

Guidance counselors are out of reach.

There’s not a Major that’s worth your air.

But, here, a Mentor you should declare.?

One final note before you attend...

In your?own?ear you’ll surely bend.?

Scared moments felt during your bout.?

Where you will suffer stress and doubt.?

You’re not the first to walk these halls!

You’re not the first who’ll wish to stall!?

You’re not the first who whined to stop!

You’re not the last who wimped to drop!?

Enroll yourself in Adversity.

Earth's top learning University.

Skills gained here IS life's degree;

Only at Adversity University.?

THE COURAGEOUS PODCAST

The universe had different plans for Paul Hutchinson who, today, is the Executive Producer of Sound of Freedom which grossed more than $100 Million in box office sales within its first 2 weeks. While he was training to be a doctor, Paul suffered a life-altering injury in a horrible car accident. Unable to pursue his path in medicine, Paul pivoted and co-founded what turned out to be a multi-billion dollar company in Bridge Investment Group Partners. Today, not only does Paul raise and donate millions of dollars to child-related charities, he risks his life for the rescue of children in slavery. In this episode, Paul shares some stories from his 70 undercover rescue missions across 15 countries in the last decade. The two also discuss the power of having “unwavering conviction” needed to overcome fear. Finally, Paul makes a case for why we all should start giving back now and he shares how any person can incorporate his “do good” give-back formula in their everyday life.

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Ryan Berman is the founder of Courageous; a think-feel-do change consultancy based in Southern California. With 25 years in creative business, Ryan believes your “future is safe with change”. Ryan is a speaker, practitioner, and authority on the subject who has been featured in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc, and Forbes. Ryan has spoken on the topic all over the country including at Google, Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s, Kraft Heinz, Logitech, Discover Card, and charity: water. Ryan also hosts?The Courageous Podcast?where he talks with leaders from around the globe to uncover what it means to be courageous in today's world. His book,?Return On Courage, shares why companies need to unlock courage while providing practical tips on how organizations can operationalize courage today.?Learn more at?couragebrands.com