{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A Tribute to My Great Friend Joe Pangelinan: Mindset, Fight, & Legacy | Ep. 475","description":"This week\u2019s episode is a very special one\u2026 and an emotional one for me. My great friend Joe Pangelinan, a 2-time guest on the podcast (Ep. 219 & Ep. 352), unfortunately passed away last week (April 14th, 2026) after his valiant fight and courageous battle with Stage-IV lung cancer. Therefore, to honor his legacy and life, I am not only resharing one of my favorite conversations with Joe, I share some deep thoughts & lessons in the beginning and end of this episode to make it tremendously personal and special. I\u2019ve known Joe since 1998. He was there in the early days, and he even helped name my first gym, Fitness Quest 10. He\u2019s been a brother to me in every sense of the word. And while this conversation was originally recorded during the fight of his life, what you\u2019re about to hear is so much more than a story about cancer\u2014it\u2019s about how to live.  Joe was originally diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer on December 31st, 2020. What he thought was walking pneumonia turned into a diagnosis that had already spread throughout his body. It didn\u2019t make sense. A healthy, vibrant, fit, non-smoker\u2026 and yet, there he was, in the fight of his life. But what will hit you most isn\u2019t the diagnosis\u2014it\u2019s his mindset. This conversation we had is raw, real, and deeply human. You\u2019ll laugh. You might cry. And you will absolutely walk away with a renewed sense of gratitude, perspective, and purpose. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn in this episode: The story behind how Fitness Quest 10 got its name and Joe\u2019s role in it A hilarious behind-the-scenes story from Joe\u2019s days as a D1 wrestler at Cal Poly, including a run-in with Chuck Liddell Joe\u2019s cancer journey and what happened on that life-changing New Year\u2019s Eve The emotional rollercoaster after diagnosis\u2014and how he chose to respond What it means to \u201cfight to be on the tail end\u201d and hold onto hope The life lessons Joe learned while staring adversity in the face How a wrestler\u2019s mentality shaped his grit, resilience, and refusal to quit The blessings, gratitude, and perspective that defined his final chapter What IMPACT truly means\u2014and the legacy Joe wanted to leave behind This episode is more than a conversation\u2014it\u2019s a reminder. A reminder to not live in fear. A reminder to double down on gratitude. A reminder to keep fighting, no matter what battle you\u2019re in. Joe\u2019s life and legacy will continue to impact me\u2014and I know it will impact you too. Please do me a favor\u2026Hug someone tight this week and don\u2019t wait to say, \u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d \u201cI forgive you\u201d or \u201cI love you.\u201d And in honor of Joe\u2019s legacy, please share this episode with your following or on your social media. Or share it with anyone who is going through a difficult time right now and needs some perspective on life right now. Be sure to tag me at: IG:  @ToddDurkin LISTEN TO Joe Pangelinan\u2019s episodes Here: Ep. 219 Ep. 352   ","author_name":"Todd Durkin IMPACT Show","author_url":"https:\/\/todddurkin.com","html":"