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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

#34 Noah Galloway on How to Defeat Depression and End Excuses

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Impact Theory

Education, News, News Commentary, Philosophy, Technology, Society & Culture, Business, Self-improvement

4.75.1K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2017

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

After watching the Twin Towers collapse on 9/11, Noah Galloway immediately enlisted in the military at just 21 years old. Three months into his second deployment, an IED exploded, ripping apart the Humvee he was driving and nearly ending his life. He awoke five days later to find both his left arm and left leg amputated. After he finally returned home, he was overcome by a deep depression. When his marriage dissolved and he spent 10 days in county jail for a DUI, he knew he had to turn his life around. Determined to be a good role model for his children, he slowly clawed his way out of depression and into the gym to begin his mental and physical rebirth. His grit and determination began to attract media attention, landing him on the cover of Men’s Health Magazine and multiple TV appearances on Ellen, The Today Show, and the military-inspired competition series American Grit. He also earned third place on Dancing With the Stars. Get inspired to live with no excuses by this author, retired Army Sergeant and real American hero in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. PULL QUOTES “I was always happier when I was healthier.” [3:16] “You have to give yourself that mentality that you’re doing what other people can’t.” [4:21] “You have to have something stronger than your fear.” [6:37] “There is someone watching you that you will motivate.” [8:14] “Be proud of what you’ve done and what you’ve come from but that was only a chapter in your life.” [28:08] “What I have found is in life you can plan things and things happen and change and you have to adjust.” [29:35]SHOW NOTES Noah opens up about how he overcame depression. [2:58] Noah reveals how he motivated himself to keep going during dark times. [6:27] Noah recalls a time when he confronted a bully in jail and won. [9:16] Tom and Noah discuss why he is motivated by living a life of service. [13:22] Noah recalls a defining moment in his career and how he reframed his mindset. [15:27] Tom and Noah go deep on the importance of discussing mental health. [22:44] Noah describes the “Bundy Effect.” [27:41] Tom and Noah talk about his passion for fatherhood and how he was motivated by his son. [30:22] Noah spells out his expectations for his kids and divulges his problem with authority. [34:39] Noah shares a story about valuing the seemingly insignificant. [40:26] Noah talks about the next chapter in life and his love of The Golden Girls. [43:53] Noah defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [46:49] MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE No Excuses Charitable Fund - http://bit.ly/1ddza2O [2:06] Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier -http://amzn.to/2vCTQeN [2:09] Noah on Dancing With the Stars - http://bit.ly/2uhPT1n [2:01] Noah on American Grit - http://bit.ly/2vHmQVw [1:53] FOLLOW NOAH TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2uylPdj INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2wmDyGW FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2vHBdt1 WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2vENQEg

Transcript

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0:00.0

You're listening to the Impact Theory Podcast, your source of empowering ideas and actionable techniques from the world's highest achievers.

0:08.0

Join host Tom Billio, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion dollar brand Quest Nutrition, on a journey to unlock your potential and realize your vision of success.

0:19.0

Welcome to Impact Theory.

0:22.0

Welcome to Impact Theory. You are here, my friends, because you believe that human potential is nearly limitless, but you know that having potential is not the same as actually doing something with it.

0:34.0

So our goal with this show and company is to introduce you to the people and ideas that will help you actually execute on your dreams.

0:42.0

Today's guest is a real American hero. After watching the Twin Towers collapse on 9-11, he immediately enlisted in the military.

0:50.0

Having no interest in playing it safe, he headed directly for the front lines, joining the infantry and getting himself assigned to the 101st Airborne Division.

0:58.0

He deployed twice to Iraq, but just three months into his second deployment, the humvee that he was driving was ripped apart by an IED nearly killing him.

1:08.0

He woke up five days later in a hospital in Germany, his left arm and left leg both amputated.

1:13.0

He had to endure a brutal parade of surgeries and seemingly endless recovery and rehabilitation before he could finally return home to his family.

1:22.0

But even then, he wasn't out of the woods.

1:25.0

Slowly, a deep depression quietly overtook him, turning him from a friendly, vibrant man into an angry person he hardly recognized.

1:33.0

His marriage dissolved in his frequent drinking, landed him in county jail for 10 days for a DUI.

1:38.0

He knew at that point that he had to make a change.

1:41.0

Now look, he is the first to admit that his life has not been a tidy Hollywood story, but despite the ups and downs, the second act of his life has actually been even more incredible than the first.

1:51.0

Determined to be a good role model for his kids, he found his way back to the gym and began to rebuild himself mind and body.

1:58.0

His determination and transformation were so inspiring that he began to attract national attention and his incredible story of triumph over tragedy has seen him grace the cover of Men's Health magazine,

2:11.0

appear on Ellen in the Today Show and star in the military inspired competition series American Grid.

2:17.0

And despite having only one arm and one leg, he earned his way to third place on the mega hit, Dancing with the Stars.

2:26.0

So please, help me in welcoming the founder of the No Excuses Charitable Fund and the author of the incredible Living with No Excuses, the remarkable rebirth of an American soldier, retired Army Sergeant and all around badass Noah Galway.

2:43.0

Welcome to the show.

2:47.0

Thank you for having me.

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