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We just wrapped-up our big IMPACT SUMMIT live-event and it was epic. We had 22-presenters and 12-talks. The connection, networking, workouts, socials, and of course presentations were world-class. Kelli Watson, the Director of my Coaching Programs, MC’d the event and she was awesome. One of the things Kelli did was interview me for one of the talks. And dare I say it was one of the most candid, real, and deepest interviews I’ve ever done. Not necessarily because of what I said…but because of what she asked and got out of me. WOW.
Today, I share part of that interview with you on the IMPACT SHOW podcast. I think you will hear and experience the heart, soul, emotion, and energy that was in the room. Kelli did a masterful job in this interview and believe you will “feel” it throughout. Here are some of the questions that she asked me…
You have accomplished 3 things this year that were on your “BIG 5” at the beginning of 2024, your new TRUE STRENGTH book, the IMPACXT SUMMIT, and your new IMPACT X Performance fitness & coaching franchise. How are you feeling? What can you tell the audience how to get to the “Next level” based on your experience? You have an unbelievable ability to make whoever you are talking to feel like you are talking directly to them. I often think of your family and how you show up and do that for them. How do you do that? Tell me how you get up every day with the positive energy you do… Anything you can add to help people with their time-management and dealing with being overwhelmed. If you could take a minute and look back on your whole life, is there anything you would do different or change? Your theme for the year “Be Iconic” and your theme for the IMPACT SUMMIT is “Be Iconic.” What are you doing to move forward to “Be Iconic” and how are you getting there? What else would you like to offer to our audience that I have not yet asked? WOW. Once you listen, I think you will understand why I feel the way I do about this interview. People were locked-in. The feedback was awesome. There were some tears shed. And people were ready to run through a wall by the end.
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Spittin’ fires are back by popular demand. You requested them…and I’m delivering. Short, punchy…and lots of fire. Nothing like getting some good ole motivation & inspiration in the heat of summer, the cold of winter, or anytime in between.
Today, I’m talking about “Everything happens for a reason.” Along with the recent launch of my TRUE STRENGTH book, I want to remind you of the power to keep going as the best is truly yet to come. BELIEVE it!
Here are a few key points from today’s episode:
WHY are you going through tough times or why do we have to endure challenging times in life? WHAT is the reason for pain and what can you do with it? WHAT should you do when you are facing pain, trial, tribulation, or great challenge in life? A list of things to DO and SAY if/when you face tough times… If you are facing tough times, DO THIS…after you listen to this episode!
Today’s episode is a 7-minute episode designed to motivate your mind and inspire your soul. If it does that, please share it with someone who needs some juice in their day or even their life. And as always, please share on your IG-stories and tag me at:
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ABOUT Todd Durkin (HOST):
Todd Durkin is one of the world’s leading coaches, trainers, and motivators. It’s no secret why some of the world’s top athletes have trained with him for nearly two decades. He’s a best-selling author, a motivational speaker, and founded the legendary Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA. He currently coaches fellow trainers, coaches, and life-transformers in his Todd Durkin Mastermind group. Here, he mentors and shares his 25-years of wisdom in the industry on business, leadership, marketing, training, and personal growth.

Todd was a coach on the NBC & Netflix show “STRONG.” He’s a previous Jack LaLanne Award winner, a 2-time Trainer of the Year. Todd and his wife Melanie head up the Durkin IMPACT Foundation (501-c-3) that has raised over $250,000 since it started in 2013. 100% of all proceeds go back to kids and families in need. https://todddurkin.com/impact-foundation/

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We are back with multiple 2x-times best-selling author Clay Manley. Clay is an award-winning copywriter who went from working with some of the biggest brands in the world to now a non-fiction author. His story is incredible. His devotion to his craft is extraordinary. His work is world-class. And today, I want to dive into ALL of that…and then some as we peel back the curtain even more on the habits, routines, and processes of what makes a prolific author like him tick. 
Here is some of what I ask Clay today on Part 2 of his interview that started on last week’s IMPACT SHOW podcast:
You went from working on some of the biggest brands in the world like Marvel and Petco…to now being a nonfiction author. How did you make that transition? 
Walk us through your creative process. How do you approach co-authoring, or ghostwriting a book? 
What are your unique rituals or habits you have for writing a book? 
Talk more about “creative windows.” How do YOU create them or when do you find you are MOST creative? 
Talk even more about your creative writing process. Give us some of your top secrets…
Where did you physically WRITE the majority of our TRUE STRENGTH book? Explain that process…
For someone who has a tough time writing or getting “blocks” of time, what are some of your recommendations?
I know you have this BHAG goal of writing 10 New York Times Best Selling books. Why 10? How did you come up with this goal?
Do you think everyone has ONE BOOK in them?
What does your day-to-day routine look like? How often are you reading, or writing? Who are some of your favorite authors?
What are some of the unique challenges you face as a co-author, and ghostwriter and how do you overcome them?
How do you strike a balance between honoring the author's vision and infusing your own creativity into the work?
How do you handle negative reviews or criticism of your work?
Who inspires you?
What gives you TRUE STRENGTH?
What’s next for you? 
It is said that if you want to be great, you must “Embrace the Process.”  This episode gives you all the behind-the-scenes” look at the routines, rituals, and habits of a best-selling author and copywriter.  
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About Clay Manley (Guest)
Clay Manley is a proud father, Simon & Schuster-published author, and prize-winning copywriter and marketing consultant on a bold mission to co-author 10 New York Times bestselling books alongside his next 10 clients. His work has earned accolades from the American Writers & Artists Institute (AWAI), Forbes, and Inc. 5000. And his words have been endorsed by world-renowned leaders, entrepreneurs, and athletes including New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell, international keynote speaker and entrepreneur Justin Prince, and ultra-en-durance athlete and Ironman world record-holder James "The Iron Cowboy" Lawrence. A native of Wheaton, Illinois, and a graduate of Indiana University, Clay now lives in Summerville, South Carolina with his wife, Kelli, their son, Weston, and their cat, Frankie. For inquiries, contact Clay@ClayManley.com. For insight and inspiration, follow Clay on Instagram at @Clay.Manley.
 
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Someone recently asked me how I got TRUE STRENGTH written, published, printed, and out to the public in 6-months from start to finish. The answer is easy. A strong mission & vision, tons of hard work…and a man named Clay Manley. Who is Clay Manley? Good question.
Clay Manley is my co-author of TRUE STRENGTH and an absolute God-send. I’ve known and worked with him for a long time but never in this capacity or with this intensity. From the start of the creation of the TRUE STRENGTH in mid-December 2023, to writing it in Q1 & Q2 of 2024, to launching it on June 18th, 2024…it has been one heckuva process and story. Clay, as a professional copywriter/book-author was FULL-TIME on this project and we spent a TON of time an energy on it. 
As a matter of fact, that’s what today’s episode is all about. I want to share the “behind-the-scenes” process of writing the book and go deep on what it REALLY took to get the book out…and how and why it got done so quickly. I also want to reveal more about my co-author Clay Manley and why he was the right guy for this project. 
Without further ado, let’s dive into today’s episode with Clay Manley. Here is some of what I asked Clay on today’s IMPACT SHOW:
Give us a bit about your background, how we got initially got connected, and how this whole TRUE STRENGTH book project started…
If someone asked YOU to define “True Strength” and share what the book TRUE STRENGTH is about, how would you define it?
How possibly did this book go from NOTHING to Best-Seller (literally) in 6-months. Take us through that process…
What was the most challenging part of writing TRUE STRENGTH?
What was the most enjoyable part of writing TRUE STRENGTH?
What was the hardest part of writing TRUE STRENGTH?
What was your favorite part of writing TRUE STRENGTH?
Give us some even deeper insight into the process of writing TRUE STRENGTH…
What’s your prediction of what happens to this book? What do you think it’s going to do?
Anything else you would like to share…
Fascinating insights and process when you hear the “behind-the-scenes,” right? I’m excited for TRUE STRENGTH to be out into the public. I’m excited a portion of the book sales will go back to fight mental health disease and suicide prevention. And I’m excited and grateful for Clay Manley. This book could NOT have gotten done in 6-months without him. And it wouldn’t be as “good” if I didn’t have his touch & professionalism on many levels, regardless of when it came out.
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About Clay Manley (Guest)
Clay Manley is a proud father, Simon & Schuster-published
author, and prize-winning copywriter and marketing consultant on a bold mission to co-author 10 New York Times bestselling books alongside his next 10 clients. His work has earned accolades from the American Writers & Artists Institute (AWAI), Forbes, and Inc. 5000. And his words have been endorsed by world-renowned leaders, entrepreneurs, and athletes including New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell, international keynote speaker and entrepreneur Justin Prince, and ultra-en-durance athlete and Ironman world record-holder James "The Iron Cowboy" Lawrence. A native of Wheaton, Illinois, and a graduate of Indiana University, Clay now lives in Summerville, South Carolina with his wife, Kelli, their son, Weston, and their cat, Frankie. For inquiries, contact Clay@ClayManley.com. For i

And so it continues. Last week, Melanie interviewed Todd on TRUE STRENGTH. And it went DEEP. And we had a record number of feedback and comments on the book and the podcast episode. Thank you. 
This week, Melanie is back in the podcast house but we are reversing roles. Todd is asking Melanie the tough questions in regards to the book and the toughest 3.5 years of Todd’s life. Todd doesn’t hold back asking the tough questions, including how this entire saga impacted their relationship. We hope you are ready for this one because it’s about to get even deeper…
Without further ado, let’s dive into today’s IMPACT SHOW podcast. Here is some of what Todd asked Melanie:
Well, we got through 3.5 years of hell. Can you please summarize ALL of it in a nutshell?
How did all this impact you, good and bad?
Do you think this made our relationship better or worse and what was the toughest time for you through all of it?
For you personally, how would you describe “True Strength” and can you share a time of your life (other than the last 3.5 years) that epitomized “True Strength” for you?
A big part of the book’s proceeds go to Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. Why are you so passionate about that?
Let’s talk about the book TRUE STRENGTH. You played a major part of the book as well as the 3.5 year era that if covers. What is your favorite part of the book, TRUE STRENGTH?
What was the hardest part for you to see and experience during this 3.5 year period?
Sleep apnea. Back pain. 2-surgeries. Potential CTE. Selling the business. You never wavered in your belief and support in me. WHY?
What was the hardest part of ALL of this for you?
Our relationship. How do you think this impacted our relationship, good or bad?
Faith. What role did it play?
What are you most excited for in the future?
Is it true that you are writing “TRUE STRENGTH” (Part 2) this Fall 2024?
The Durkin IMPACT Foundation. A portion of the proceeds of the book are going back to the Foundation to raise money for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. Talk about your future with the Foundation and your vision of how your future looks in terms of the Durkin IMPACT Foundation. 
What a great episode. We always get great feedback when Melanie comes on the SHOW but this one was fun, light, deep, insightful, and full of SOUL. 
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Buckle-up boys & girls…it’s about to get real. My TRUE STRENGTH book comes out this week (Tuesday) and today we have my lovely bride Melanie in the house to discuss a ton of “behind-the-scenes” content with you on the book. It’s always special to have her in the “podcast house.” On today’s episode, she interviews me on some of the toughest of times and we discuss my answers. Get ready to dive in…
 Of course we are going to talk about what’s inside the book and what transpired during the toughest 3.5 year stretch of my life. TRUE STRENGTH is a book that is designed to help you thrive in the face of any adversity (burnout, transition, crisis, change, soul searching, a split, an injury, a diagnosis, a fork in the road, a rut--you name it). In the book, I share my deep personal journey of transformation and resilience over the past 3.5 years (2020-2023) during the pandemic while simultaneously overcoming excruciating physical back pain, mental anguish and depression, in hopes of serving as a beacon of hope for anyone navigating life’s darkest valleys. I also candidly share how I found my purpose in pain, faith in failure, and ultimately - growth, all while facing these gut-wrenching challenges.
Today, I get to talk about some of these with the person who was by-my-side the entire time, my wife Melanie. She has seen me at my best. She has now seen me at my worst. Today, she interviews me about TRUE STRENGTH.
Without further ado, here is what we talk about and some of the questions Melanie asks Todd on today’s IMPACT SHOW podcast:
An epilogue from Melanie. WOW!
TRUE STRENGTH. The book comes out June 18th. It’s deep. It’s scary stuff to share. It’s a crazy story. How are you feeling?
What is your favorite part of the book TRUE STRENGTH?
What are a few takeaways you would like others to get out of the book?
The pandemic. Fitness Quest 10 closes down. Death-threats when GET YOUR MIND RIGHT came out. The gym being closed. 2nd knee replacement. Selling a big portion of the business. Then the back. The back. UGHHH. That danged back in 2021 & 2022. WOW. And then all the brain fog. A 3rd knee surgery. And then the sleep apnea diagnosis. ALL of it. ALL of that in 3.5 years. That’s A LOT. How did you get through it?
Please share 2 or 3 of your hardest personal struggles and battles during your darkest hours.
Tell me the truth. Were you ever scared during this time? When?
What were some of your top “negative” emotions?
Depression. Do you feel you were ever depressed?
What helped you during the dark days to help YOU get through?
There were 2 really Low, Low, dark MOMENTS for me in all this. Talk about these….
One was the doctor telling you that you needed a 14-hour back fusion surgery. Talk      about that. The other was the moment in Mexico. Talk about that… Dr. Amen. I was convinced we needed to see him. You were jacked-up. You denied a lot of it. I made the call to his offices to get you to see him because YOU would not. Can you please explain WHY we did not go see him… 
You were diagnosed with Sleep apnea in 2023. Why was that important? Talk about that….
Out of this entire process of 3.5 years…
What was the HARDEST or WORST part… What was the BEST part…. What did you learn during this entire 3.5 year period? What lessons did you glean?
What role did faith play in ALL of it?
What are you MOST EXCITED for these days now that you are through all this…
What an episode. I hope you enjoyed this deep conversation with Melanie & Todd. If so, please go over to Apple iTunes and give the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW a 5-star rating and write a positive review that really helps us climb up the podcast charts. Every review matters. 
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