Matt Devine, The Power of Purpose: How to Create a Journey of Personal and Community Transformation

What do you get when you decide to bike 13,000 km to save your own life from depression? You get Matt Devine, runner, cyclist, and proud supporter of the charity You Can Ride 2. As an endurance sports fanatic, Matt is no stranger to tough battles and uses meditative focus to overcome them. Matt chose to run 300km to benefit a charity, yet his unsmiling face upon completing it made him realize he was battling serious depression despite being a successful CEO and family man. This inspired him to cut out alcohol and focus on fitness as a way to improve his mental health, creating the 13,000 km bike ride as a result of this fitness focus. Partnering with You Can Ride 2 gave him the next best depression-kicker — purpose. If you’re seeking greater meaning in your life or struggling with mental health challenges, Matt’s episode will inspire you to find new opportunities to open up your world.