
73 episodes

Rocket Motivation Rod Cate
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5.0 • 26 Ratings
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Rocket Motivation inspires others to overcome life-changing events, obstacles, and adversity to live your best life through the life experiences of the author of Get Back Up, Rod Cate, and his guests' stories.
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Turning Tragedy into Triumph: The Inspiring Tale of Brett Horn and Charlie's House
In this week's episode, we learn the story of Brett Horn. Brett lost his 2-year-old son Charlie when he was crushed by a dresser that tipped over and fell on him. Brett turned his grief into something positive. He has successfully advocated for legislation requiring furniture to meet tip-over standards. He was also instrumental in creating Charlie's House, a full-scale demonstration safety house. Brett did not want other parents to experience his loss from tip-over accidents. This a great episode of overcoming grief and being persistent to reach your goals.
Key Takeaways
- Persistence is the necessary ingredient in getting things done.
- We all have different strengths and weaknesses. In arriving at a solution, draw from your and others' strengths.
- Don't let the pursuit of perfection get in the way of progress.
- With regard to the loss of a child, time does not heal all wounds. Time provides an opportunity to deal with those wounds.
- In coping with loss, find your way to deal with the loss, not how others think you should deal with the loss.
- In overcoming adversity, take it one day at a time. Set goals.
This episode was made possible by:
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Find Your Joy with John Berry
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of John Berry. John is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter. He’s earned multiple Gold and Platinum records over his 40 plus year career. His song “Your Love Amazes Me” hit number one on the Billboard country chart. The day it hit number one, John was undergoing emergency brain surgery. He’s had a very successful career but has dealt with and overcome more than his share of adversity, including brain surgery, vocal cord surgery, and most recently, throat cancer. He has an unshakeable faith in God and tries to live in a manner to glorify Him. This is a great episode of inspiration and faith.
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Key Takeaways
Find joy in overcoming adversity. Rely upon your faith.
Live your life with joy.
Try to be a positive person.
Surround yourself with like-minded people.
Have a spiritual component to your life.
Live your life as a creation of God. Glorify Him with the way you live your life.
This episode was made possible by:
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale
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Learn more about & contact Rod Cate:
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Embracing Hope with Rick Yarosh
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Retired Army Sergeant Rick Yarosh. In September 2006, while on patrol in Iraq, Rick’s vehicle hit an IED. The resulting explosion caused Rick to be covered by fuel that was on fire. He suffered second and third-degree burns to 60 % of his body. He lost his nose, ears, fingers and had his right leg amputated below the knee. He had to face his new life without his face. He tells his story of hope and how what happened to him completely changed his life – for the better.
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Episode Takeaways
Have HOPE (Hold on Possibilities Exist). The longer you hold on, the more opportunities exist for people to come into your life to help.
There are things in life that you cannot get through on your own. Accept help from family and friends.
Misfortune happens. Let misfortune go and figure out how you are going to overcome. Change your perspective. Don’t live in a world of negativity.
You have to have the will and strength to get better. You can’t sit around waiting for something to happen. Put yourself in uncomfortable positions. Get out there!
Take risks. It’s okay if doesn’t work out.
Choose to be happy. We all struggle. The struggle can be the most amazing thing that happens to us. It’s all in your perspective.
This episode was made possible by:
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale
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Learn more about & contact Rod Cate:
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Surviving An Active Shooter and Helplessness with Franklin Harrison
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Franklin Harrison. Twelve years ago, Franklin was attending a meeting as the attorney for the Bay County, Florida School Board when a gunman came into the meeting and began threatening board members and then started shooting. Franklin tells what it was like to literally stare down the barrel of a gun. He is fortunate to have survived this traumatic event and tells how this event has changed his life and how he looks at life.
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Key Takeaways
- Tragedy can happen anywhere and at any time. No one is immune.
- Life is fragile. Understand that and appreciate life every day.
- Rely on your faith, family and friends to get through tough times.
- After a traumatic event, it’s okay to seek professional counseling.
- Even in the worst circumstances, have some humor.
This episode was made possible by:
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale
Buy Rod's Book "Get Back Up" >>> Buy Here
Learn more about & contact Rod Cate:
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Amputating Negativity with Scott Ashley
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Scott Ashley. In April 2012, when Scott was 36 years old, he was in a horrific automobile accident resulting in multiple broken bones, spinal cord damage and had his left leg amputated above the knee. He was told by his doctors he would never walk again. They were wrong. He not only walks but is incredibly active. Most importantly, his injury opened his eyes as to what life is all about. He tells a great story of motivation.
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Scott Ashley's Takeaways
When faced with adversity, you have 2 choices – move forward with life or give up. Never give up! Only you can dictate if you are going to give up, not other people.
Tough times pass and don’t last forever. Things get better. Be patient.
Use what you learn in dealing with adversity to shape you in the right way. Have a purpose in your life.
We are not guaranteed tomorrow. Make the most out of each day.
Be a role model and reach out to people who are struggling.
This episode was made possible by:
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale
Buy Rod's Book "Get Back Up" >>> Buy Here
Learn more about & contact Rod Cate:
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The Power of Perseverance with Trent Crawford
In this week's episode, we learn the story of Trent Crawford. At age 27, Trent was involved in a hunting accident where he fell from a tree and broke his back leaving him partially paralyzed from the waist down with little hope of walking again. He didn't let his paralysis stop him from living his best life. He walks, is a husband and father, and lives life on his terms. He has a great story of overcoming.
Key Takeaways
- Sometimes you just have to deal with what life throws at you.
- If you can overcome the tough problems, everyday problems are easy.
- In overcoming adversity, it helps to have a great attitude.
- Someone always has it worse than you do.
- There is no substitution for hard work.
- To get through tough times, know yourself and know what motivates you.
- It's okay to rely on others for help to get you back on your feet.
This episode was made possible by:
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale
Buy Rod's Book "Get Back Up" >>> Buy Here
Learn more about & contact Rod Cate:
Rod Cate Website
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Customer Reviews
Austin Luke
I listened to this podcast today for the first time. Austin is a good friend of one of my best friends. She told me about this from when he first got sick. Kept me updated. I prayed for someone I didn’t know. Thought probably would never meet.
Anyone who dosent believe in God should hear this story. God took care and has healed this young man. I can’t wait to see all the great things he will do.
Such an inspiration.
Thank you for this interview. I will check all the other stories. I’m sure there are many more touching and promises of new faith.
Joshua 1:9 is one of my favorite verses. It has carried me through many many rough storms.
You did a great job hosting this interview
I look forward to following you!!’
Thank you.
Rod Cate is a rockstar
Rod Cate is the perfect host. His ego is untraceable. He is pure goodness and he lets you be your authentic self. Telling your story is the greatest opportunity for self growth. Rod is a superhero for the tumultuous days of living life in 2022.
Such encouragement
What a fantastic platform to share stories of overcoming adversity. This isn’t your name it and claim it - think positive sugar coated advice . It’s raw, real life overcoming possibilities that grants hope and strength that you can do hard things