About Eric Recker: Dr. Eric Recker is a dentist, husband, father, keynote speaker, Elite Success Coach, author, pilot, mountain climber, and recovering triathlete. In the second half of life, he’s dedicated to helping others close the gap to their best selves and master the art of living in the moment—what he calls #WINtheNOW. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Eric Recker discuss: Why clarity of purpose must come before achievement Using small daily actions to build lasting resilience Embracing challenges as opportunities for personal growth Staying present and practicing gratitude in everyday life Applying the mountain-climbing metaphor to life’s mental and emotional obstacles Key Takeaways: Achievements feel richer and more sustainable when pursued with a clearly defined and deeply personal “why” rather than chasing goals for the sake of appearance, status, or external validation. Keeping a daily log of both small wins and the lessons learned from setbacks can train the brain to focus on the positive, build gratitude, and create a more balanced and resilient mindset over time. Incorporating simple “micro-resilience” practices—like a two-minute power pose, short mindful walks, or intentional deep breathing—can quickly shift energy and mindset, helping you recover focus throughout the day. Exploring new interests through small, low-risk experiments instead of waiting for the “perfect” passion to reveal itself allows you to discover what truly excites you and prevents years of feeling stuck in uncertainty. "If you don’t know why you’re climbing the mountain, you’re not going to find the answer at the top.” — Eric Recker Connect with Eric Recker:  Website: https://ericrecker.com Book: The False Sense of Urgency and How to #WINtheNOW: https://ericrecker.com/book-info/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-recker-583849278/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.recker.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docrecker/ See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.