May 5, 2018
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In November of 1999, at
the age of 24 and having just led an unsupported cycling trek
across the United States with nine teenagers, Sam was in a car
accident caused by a drunk driver. In an instant, he went from
being an avid outdoorsman, athlete and Zen enthusiast to being
paralyzed from the waist down.
Determined to not
become the victim of his circumstances, Sam spent years learning
from some of the world’s top experts in the fields of somatic
healing, meditation, breath work and mind training. Bedridden for
the better part of four years and hospitalized for over two years,
Sam’s will to survive was tested on multiple occasions. Throughout
it all, he developed a deep fascination with the power of the mind
and body to overcome seemingly unconquerable
obstacles. Friends and acquaintances frequently remarked on
his resilient nature and the quality of his attitude and mindset.
Being forced to experience such consistently unfavorable
circumstances, and rise above them, cultivated the foundation of
what later became Zen Warrior Training.
Zen Warrior Training trains high-performers including CEO’s, spiritual leaders and professional actors to go beyond their perceived limitations and turn any challenge into an opportunity. Sam trains his clients to move beyond their own unconscious, self-limiting perceptions and into an embodied experience of their authentic power, creating more fulfilling relationships, generating more income, and optimizing health with far less pressure and stress.
From Andy:
Do you
know when you meet someone for the first time and after a few
minutes, you feel like you’ve known them for years? That’s what it
was like for me with Sam. Wise beyond his years, having had to deal
with life challenges I hope I never have to, Sam brought an
emotional and honest depth to our conversation. I especially like
the conversation we get into in the second half of the podcast –
about existential mental agility, flow, freedom, and the
path he uses to get there.
By the way, if you’re interested in working with Sam privately, he offers a complimentary strategy session. To find out how to take advantage of this, apply at Sam’s website – www.zenwarriortraining.com.
Enjoy this one. I sure did!
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Episode Links
- John of God
- Emilie Conrad
- Mariane Karou
- Zen Warrior Training
- University of Santa Monica
- Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei documentary
- Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Connect with Sam
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- Website: www.zenwarriortraining.com
- Facebook: Zen Warrior Training
- YouTube: Zen Warrior Training
- Twitter: @zwtraining
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