Episode 024
I had to allow my father's death to transcend my life, I couldn't let it define me
with Mike Kostantakis
Mike is unlike anybody I've ever met. He pushes himself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in ways I've only really read about.
In 2019, unfortunately, Mike's dad passed away. They were very close and his dad's death pushed Mike to reflect often and deeply about his life.
Who have I been? Who I am now? Who do I want to become?
Mike's dad was a huge inspiration and Mike was determined to carry on his dad's legacy while also building his own.
Every year since 2019, Mike has created and completed something so far outside his comfort zone that many wouldn't even think about doing it. These are meant to push him in ways he expects and in ways that surprise him in an effort to discover who he really is and what he's really made of. He also wants to show others what is possible and to inspire them to challenge themselves.
As you're listening to the episode, I encourage you to think about what you could do to challenge yourself in one or more aspects of your life. For me, I've been thinking about completing an ultramarathon for a couples years now. As I'm typing this, I'm committing to signing up for and participating in one in December of this year (stay tuned!).
In this episode, Mike talks about:
The influence his grandfather had in his childhood
The legacy of his father and why he looks up to him so much
Who he was as a person before his father's death
Why his father passing was such a pivotal moment
Committing to a life of growth and self discovery
A few of the challenges he's completed, including:
Doing 10,000 squats in one month
Running 65 miles in 28 hours on his dad's 65th birthday
Why he continues to do these incredible challenges
How David Goggins has inspired him to push passed his perceived limits
Where you can find Mike, his company, and resources he mentioned:
Mike: Instagram
Saiyan Strength Training: Instagram
Books by David Goggins:
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind & Defy the Odds
Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within
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