{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 89: Rick Alexander - Ambitious Heroes and Heartache","description":"Hustle is a phenomenal tool to use when working towards our goals and chasing after our purpose. But, hustle isn\u2019t the only tool that we should have readily available. In some seasons of life, hustle isn\u2019t sustainable for our transformative growth. In fact, hustle can\u2019t actually stunt our potential growth if we aren\u2019t careful. Our guest this week shares his incredible insight on how we can utilize other strengths to find a deeper meaning. \u200b In today\u2019s episode, I am talking with a third-time-returning guest, Rick Alexander. Rick is&amp;nbsp;an author, speaker, and educator who specializes in helping individuals and organizations understand themselves better so that they can; increase performance, find meaning in their work and build a life that is in alignment with their ultimate goals. As a former member of the Naval special operations community as well as ultra-endurance athlete, Rick crafts content to help lead people through adversity and into a life of meaning.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Join us this week as we dive into what it means to truly slow down, go deeper within, and to discover yourself along the way.   Topics Discussed:   Overcoming imposter syndrome&amp;nbsp; Pivoting and finding a new way in the world from a new perspective&amp;nbsp; Understanding spirituality and how it helps us see past our biases Making sense of the transformative process Why \u201cless is more\u201d and how to get the most out of life Understanding Hustle as a season Why we need to slow down and be more methodical&amp;nbsp; Understanding the beauty in simplicity&amp;nbsp; Different aspects of growth and how to keep growing How to play the hero of your own life Why we need to know ourselves on a deeper level  Connect with Mark Crandall Purpose Chasers\u00ae Podcast is designed to provide heart centered hustlers with rock-solid strategies and resources to help you step out from behind your business and create sustainable wealth.&amp;nbsp; Systemize, Optimize, Scale, &amp;amp; Relax More Revenue. Less Hustle. To learn more about work: His best selling book Embrace Your Past Win Your Future Book him to speak Learn more about his marketing company Or hire him as a business consultant visit:&amp;nbsp; www.markcrandall.net Connect with Rick Alexander &amp;nbsp;  Website: https:\/\/rickalexander.com&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rickalexander_\/&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Resources   Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander podcast  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/morning-coffee-with-rick-alexander\/id1490122328&amp;nbsp; Burn Your Couch: A Manifesto for the Average Averse https:\/\/amzn.to\/2vldhN7&amp;nbsp; Ambitious Heroes and Heartache  https:\/\/store.bookbaby.com\/book\/Ambitious-heroes-and-heartache&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"The Purpose Chasers","author_url":"https:\/\/thepurposechasers.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/14847380\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190049430"}