{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Shortcut to Your Goals: Belief, Grit &amp; Mentorship with Ruben Gonzalez","description":"&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Listen in as Erin and Ruben discuss:   How perseverance (not talent) was Ruben\u2019s edge \u2014 he decided early to stop quitting. How Ruben reverse-engineered a plan around his strengths and chose the luge because it rewarded tenacity and outlasting the quitters. The power of mentorship as a true \u201cshortcut\u201d: borrow someone else\u2019s belief, follow their proven path, and stop arguing logical reasons you can\u2019t do it. Proximity + authenticity win: your energy is the currency, and habits change in the right rooms. \u2026 and much more!  &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  About Ruben Gonzalez is a common man who achieved extraordinary things. He wasn\u2019t a gifted athlete. In school he was always the last kid picked to play sports. He didn\u2019t take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Four years and a few broken bones later, Ruben was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics. When he competed at the Vancouver Olympics at the age of 47, Ruben became the first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different decade. Since 2002 Ruben has spoken for over 100 of the Fortune 500 companies. He\u2019s considered one of the top motivational and inspirational speakers in America. His bestselling books have sold over 300,000 copies and have been translated to over 10 languages. His incredible story takes people\u2019s excuses away and fills them with the belief and inspiration to face their challenges and fight for their goals and dreams. People buy into what Ruben teaches because they can relate to him.&amp;nbsp; How to Connect With Ruben  Website: TheLugeMan.com LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ruben-gonzalez-olympian\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thelugeman  Recommended Resources&amp;nbsp;  Success Principles Coaching: RubenU.com&amp;nbsp; Ruben\u2019s latest book: TheShortcutBook.com Pursuing Freedom Podcast interview with Damon Lembi  ","author_name":"Pursuing Freedom: Helping Realtors &amp; Mortgage Lenders Build Profitable, Scalable Businesses and Lives They Love \u2014 No Hustle, No Burnout","author_url":"https:\/\/www.pursuingfreedom.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39853270\/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\/item\/39853270"}