Navigating The Intentional Life Justin Copeland

Alex Cherry is a survivor. Alex is a fighter. Alex has overcome the odds. Alex was/is an addict.



His journey to addiction and, ultimately, jail time is one that parents need to hear. This story is one of naivety, blind innocence and then ultimate rock bottom. Alex didn't set out on a path to end up where he did, but he ended up there anyway. He is open and brutally honest about his addiction - how he got there, the moments where he wanted to and attempted to end his own life. Why? A drug got ahold of him that slowly but surely destroyed everything around him.



But I can assure you of this - this story, Alex's story, is one that shows the depths to which the human psyche and resolve can reach and come out on the other side. Not only the other side, but stronger, better and bigger than ever before.



He has risen up to share his story, not just here, but directly with clients and men all over the country through his work with Default Kings, Reject Mediocrity Podcast and Newsletter and being a continued guest on multiple podcasts throughout.



This episode, "Hidden Monsters - A Story of Addiction" is one I'm unbelievably proud to get to be a part of. I'm truly honored that Alex would sit down and take the time to share this with me and those of you listening to Navigating The Intentional Life. One of the most powerful episodes to date.



Please subscribe, share and help continue the mission that is Navigating The Intentional Life.



You can find Alex at the following:

Twitter: @alexwcherry

Twitter Client Success: @defaultkings

Linktr.ee: alexcherry.co

Podcast: https://alexcherry.substack.com/podcast

This is the follow up. 

This is the encore to the original.   

Boyds story is not made for one part or even 2 for that matter. Yes, there is a large possibility that he and I will have to sit down for a Part 3 on the same "come-up" story.   

Why?   

Because many of you are wanting exactly what Boyd is sharing. You disagree? I think in your heart of hearts you know that's not true. You want to be free, you want to attack your life like a crazed, unlimited, unstoppable wild thing.   But Boyd isn't crazy - he knows exactly what he is doing. He is calculated and dedicated in ways that the lazy and mediocre will and have always called "obsessive".  

What you know is that to do anything big, one has to go big. Most are not willing to cross that boundary.   

Most are not Boyd.   

We hope you enjoy this second act of the story as much as we enjoyed discussing it. Never mind my mustache, take a listen, subscribe to our channel and share with your friends and family and even that neighbor you can't stand.   

Follow Boyd at the following: 

Twitter: @boydmyers   

IG: @boydmyers.    

Web: linktr.ee/boydmyers  

Follow me: 

Twitter: @JustinLCopeland  

IG: @justincopeland_   

Web: linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland

What does it take to push, really push, your body to its absolute limits? Growing up I was an athlete and played all of the main sports. Later in life I joined the military and met all of the physical requirements for the worlds greatest military. I was even a certified CrossFit "trainer" for a time; but did I really know what it was like to push my body past limits that defy every red flag your body gives you when the limits you've taken it to are being surpassed?

Chris Boettcher is a man that knows the answer to this question. He's spent over a decade competing in one of the most grueling competitions the world has to offer. He has done this consistently for over a decade. See, Chris is an Iron Man. Multiple times through.

But his podcast was not as much about being a competitor in that competition and more about being a man that stands for his morals, stands for himself, stands for his family and does so with passion, compassion, grace, humility and a quiet dogged determination unlike anything I've ever seen. 

Chris breaks down his journey that took him from first deciding to compete in Iron Man and how that obsession cost him. He speaks on the revelations that doing so has taught him on fatherhood, being a husband and, overall, how to stand up for his beliefs. Even with the accomplishments, he is not done. Still striding, still working to become the best version of himself for himself, but for those he is in charge of and a family he won't fail to help flourish. 

Tune in - this is a podcast I felt honored to be able to produce.

Find Chris and follow him here:

Twitter: @chrisboettcher

Podcast: https://t.co/p5P0GVzf6r

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Cheers! 

There are few people in this world that one can meet and instantly know they are something different. The kind of people that, for some reason, you know you respect them instantly - not like - respect. 



Jerry Adams is one of those men. 



Jerry is a follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Brother, Leader, Teacher, Coach. He's a country boy - grew up in the country on a small farm, took baths in a creek, learned the value of hard work and telling the truth. Hunting, fishing, backpacking - his heart is in the wild.



He's taken his experience as a steel worker, his experiences in the wild to then help shape and grow other men. Through his own walk to his personal group Men Of Grit - he's a man in the arena consistently working to be the best version of himself, consistently building his mind, body and spirit. 



Don't miss out on Jerry, this podcast and the message he shares. 



Subscribe, share and follow along. 



Jerry Adams:

IG: @men_of_grit

Twitter: @men_of_grit

Website: https://menofgrit.blog/

There isn't a single thing more addictive on this planet than being near someone that is full of heart. People of this nature make those around them want to be better, work harder, love stronger, listen longer, etc. 

Ian Rush is one of those people. He's all heart. HIs heart is for his family. His heart is for the parents he helps work through their own parenting struggles. He gives his all to making the community around him better by making his home strong first. 

If you know me or have listened to the podcast long enough you know that I massively enjoy those that can cut loose, drop the f-bomb and still bring levels of thought and intellect in a way that blows my hair back. The story of Ian and how he's gone from being a slave to a company he helped build to "unschooling" his daughter and running his own life on his own terms is phenomenal. 
Ian is a deep dude; intrinsic and thoughtful with a good dash of bullshittery. Tune in to this one and follow Ian. Learn from him. Subscribe to our show and pass it on. 

Check Ian out here...
Ian Rush:
Twitter: @ianwrush
1:1 Guidance: beacons.ai/ianwrush

Justin Copeland
Instagram: @justincopeland_
Twitter: @justinLcopeland
Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland

One of my favorite things about the people I bring on the podcast is that most have adopted the "I don't give a fuck" mentality to their lives and how they chase it. This is the essence of Navigating The Intentional Life - to be bold, to be daring, to be courageous in ones pursuit of their own version of "quality of life". 

Don Hickman is no exception. Actually, he is an exception; in comparison this mans "give a damn" button is not just broken, he ripped the fucking thing off completely. He's charged up, he's passionate, he's iron that wants to consistently sharpen other iron when it comes to the men in his communities. He's unapologetic about fitness - no fatties, no dad bods, no excuses. But he's all heart; if you're overweight he wants you trying and that's all he needs from you. If you're married, love your wife - protect her, care for her and make love to her the way a man should. 

Being a father, well, this is where Don injects speed, steroids, motor oil, kerosene, rocket booster and fucking grenade launchers into his foundation of what makes a father a father. He does "Dads Day" Fridays with other men from his community. They give their wives a night out or just free from kids and the dads play like they're children again as well. Building forts, racing little carts, having nerf gun and water ballon fights and anything else one could imagine through the mind of a child as what FUN would be... Don makes it happen. 

Take a listen, hear Don out, the man has so much value to provide. He has so much vigor for life, it was an absolute privilege to sit with him and listen to his view on this crazy crazy world. 

Find Don at the following:

Twitter - @wakeupcallLLC

Blog - https://wakeupcall.io/



Find me as well:

Twitter: @justinLcopeland

Instagram: @justincopeland_

Navigating The Intentional Life: https://linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland