34 min
322. Hold On, Possibilities Exist: The Battle Against Bullying with Tom Murphy and Rick Yarosh The Daily Helping
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From the ruthless arena of mixed martial arts to mission homes aiding the homeless, Tom Murphy, former contender from Spike TV’s Ultimate Fighter Season 2, has seen it all. His wrestling days in upstate New York, subsequent MMA training in Montreal, and the platform of TV stardom paved his path to "Sweethearts and Heroes," where he's been addressing youth about leadership, goal-setting, and motivation.
But Murphy isn't alone in this mission. Alongside him is Rick Yarosh, a retired US Army Sergeant, whose life changed dramatically in combat when he lost limbs and suffered burns over 60% of his body. From sports and outdoor activities as a child to the devastating injuries in 2004, Rick’s story is a testament to resilience and reevaluating life's purpose. Embracing public speaking, he zeroes in on hope and its transformative power.
Both found a shared purpose in "Sweethearts and Heroes," reaching over 2 million students, highlighting the often overlooked historical connotation of "bully" as "sweetheart." They illuminate the role of "16th-century bullies," or the sweethearts, pivotal in pushing through tough times. Their approach? Teach empathy as a muscle, which, when flexed, builds a more compassionate world. With actionable drills and a mission to empower student-led intervention, they target the silent witnesses of bullying and instill belief in better tomorrows.
Their upcoming project, the "Hope Classroom," launching end of the month, is set to be a trove of resources designed for students, educators, and parents alike. Their message? "Hold On, Possibilities Exist."
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Rick: “You all have the opportunity, the possibility, to change and save lives and you may not believe that. You can tell me that you won't give hope to other people. I will buy that, you cannot tell me that you can't give hope to other people. You just have to recognize what you're capable of and then when you recognize what you're capable of and you give that hope to other people you receive the reward that it comes from giving that hope to others. That feeling that you get that is contagious and you'll want to keep giving it over and over and over again.”
Tom: “Nothing changes in this world unless we actually make a sacrifice, and I think everyone's calling is different. I think the biggest piece of advice I could give would be to listen more. I don't think we do enough of that. I think it takes a tremendous amount of courage to stand up and act and to help people that are different than you and me. You have to be extremely brave. When I think of the word brave, I think about courageous endurance. I think it takes a lot of practice to become brave and to sit and listen to people. That's a really, really hard thing to do. But I do know if you look at the science of empathy, that's how it begins. It's a three-step process and perspective taking, listening to people, and putting yourself in their shoes is the beginning of the growth of empathy in humans. And the only reason we are where we are today is because of empathy. It's allowed us to get along and to share resources and to cooperate. And our world needs it more and more.”
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Resources:
Sweethearts and Heroes: Outreach program. Dive deeper at sweetheartsandheroes.com and find them on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
The Hope Series: Introducing the "Hope Classroom," this series offers resources for students, educators, and parents alike. Launching end of the month. Stay tuned!
Produced by NOVA Media
From the ruthless arena of mixed martial arts to mission homes aiding the homeless, Tom Murphy, former contender from Spike TV’s Ultimate Fighter Season 2, has seen it all. His wrestling days in upstate New York, subsequent MMA training in Montreal, and the platform of TV stardom paved his path to "Sweethearts and Heroes," where he's been addressing youth about leadership, goal-setting, and motivation.
But Murphy isn't alone in this mission. Alongside him is Rick Yarosh, a retired US Army Sergeant, whose life changed dramatically in combat when he lost limbs and suffered burns over 60% of his body. From sports and outdoor activities as a child to the devastating injuries in 2004, Rick’s story is a testament to resilience and reevaluating life's purpose. Embracing public speaking, he zeroes in on hope and its transformative power.
Both found a shared purpose in "Sweethearts and Heroes," reaching over 2 million students, highlighting the often overlooked historical connotation of "bully" as "sweetheart." They illuminate the role of "16th-century bullies," or the sweethearts, pivotal in pushing through tough times. Their approach? Teach empathy as a muscle, which, when flexed, builds a more compassionate world. With actionable drills and a mission to empower student-led intervention, they target the silent witnesses of bullying and instill belief in better tomorrows.
Their upcoming project, the "Hope Classroom," launching end of the month, is set to be a trove of resources designed for students, educators, and parents alike. Their message? "Hold On, Possibilities Exist."
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Rick: “You all have the opportunity, the possibility, to change and save lives and you may not believe that. You can tell me that you won't give hope to other people. I will buy that, you cannot tell me that you can't give hope to other people. You just have to recognize what you're capable of and then when you recognize what you're capable of and you give that hope to other people you receive the reward that it comes from giving that hope to others. That feeling that you get that is contagious and you'll want to keep giving it over and over and over again.”
Tom: “Nothing changes in this world unless we actually make a sacrifice, and I think everyone's calling is different. I think the biggest piece of advice I could give would be to listen more. I don't think we do enough of that. I think it takes a tremendous amount of courage to stand up and act and to help people that are different than you and me. You have to be extremely brave. When I think of the word brave, I think about courageous endurance. I think it takes a lot of practice to become brave and to sit and listen to people. That's a really, really hard thing to do. But I do know if you look at the science of empathy, that's how it begins. It's a three-step process and perspective taking, listening to people, and putting yourself in their shoes is the beginning of the growth of empathy in humans. And the only reason we are where we are today is because of empathy. It's allowed us to get along and to share resources and to cooperate. And our world needs it more and more.”
--
Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.
Resources:
Sweethearts and Heroes: Outreach program. Dive deeper at sweetheartsandheroes.com and find them on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
The Hope Series: Introducing the "Hope Classroom," this series offers resources for students, educators, and parents alike. Launching end of the month. Stay tuned!
Produced by NOVA Media
34 min