EP 6

WITH Charlie Engle

How Running Changed My Life | From Drug Addict To Running The Sahara

Charlie Engel shares his journey from addiction to extreme running and how vulnerability and the power of choice can lead anyone to thrive. He highlights the importance of challenging ourselves, finding people who can help us execute our ideas, and loving the journey. He also discusses the power of wearables like the Whoop in addiction recovery and shares his experiences advocating for justice and changing the prison system.

How Running Changed My Life - From Drug Addict To Running Across The Sahara | Charlie Engle

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Key Points

Charlie chose to commit to running and attending AA meetings as a way to save his life, and he did both every day for three straight years.
Running saved Charlie’s life and gave him purpose, leading to him running across deserts and jungles and becoming the Senior Producer of the hit TV show Extreme Makeover Home Edition.
Coaches can use wearable data to gently guide addicts towards better physical health
Wearables offer a nonjudgmental accountability tool that combats isolation and loneliness
Reinforce the lesson of giving away your gifts and skills.
Charlie emphasizes the importance of sharing struggles and successes with the world
He believes in attraction rather than promotion when it comes to mentoring and learning from others

Best Quotes

In this episode you’ll learn:

09:14 – 09:25 “I committed my, I didn’t say I was gonna do it for three years. I just committed to one day at a time doing these two things and seeing how that would change my life.”

16:36 – 16:45 “When you put yourself in the right setting, your ideas can even be crazy, but if you have the right people around you, they can help you execute ’em.”

25:05 – 25:11 “The older we get, the harder some of the things that you used to do with ease become totally just.”

31:17 – 31:25 “It’s an accountability tool. I don’t care if they do the meditation or not, but I, I have told them that I see them.”

34:49 – 34:56 “I know that if I had one or two glasses of wine, what it does to my recovery the next day.”

42:47 – 42:53 “We are the only country on the planet that incarcerates and I mean incarcerates for a long time.”

51:32 – N/A “While I was locked up, I had this other idea, another bad idea, basically, that I wanted to take the metaphor…That I would become the first person to ever go from the lowest place on the planet, the Dead Sea to the top of Mount Everest.”

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How Running Changed My Life | From Drug Addict To Running The Sahara

How Running Changed My Life - From Drug Addict To Running Across The Sahara | Charlie Engle

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Scott is the definition of "High Performance" in life and business!!

Learning together has been so powerful.

I just finished my interview with Scott and let me tell you,

I was so happy to be a guest on the High Performance Life podcast with my man Scott,

I gotta tell you, you have got to check out this podcast.

We got into deep conversation

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How Running Changed My Life | From Drug Addict To Running The Sahara

How Running Changed My Life - From Drug Addict To Running Across The Sahara | Charlie Engle

Key Points

Best Quotes

In this episode you’ll learn:

CHOOSE FROM THE CATEGORIES BELOW TO UNLOCK YOUR PEAK PERFORMANCE

Public Education Is Failing. Here’s Why.

The Marketing Expert: How To Build Trust & Create An Impact

The 5 Skills YOU NEED For Self-Confidence

DO NOT Let Other People Live Your Life

Stay on Top of Your Game:

The Game of LIFE

ABOUT

SCOTT DANNER

Become a Member of Scott's List!

Testimonials

Scott is the definition of "High Performance" in life and business!!

Learning together has been so powerful.

I just finished my interview with Scott and let me tell you,

I was so happy to be a guest on the High Performance Life podcast with my man Scott,

I gotta tell you, you have got to check out this podcast.

We got into deep conversation

Are You Living

Your Richest Life?

Read the first chapter of my new book, “Freedom Street”, to find out how you can transition into your healthiest, wealthiest and happiest life today.

See More on

Scott’s Socials!

Get Free, Easy-to-Implement Tips and Practical Steps Everyday from Scott through his social channels.

Get Started with My

“Instant Implementation” L.I.F.E. Questions

To Free Your Mind and Start Designing Your Dream Life

See More on

Scott’s Socials!

Get Free, Easy-to-Implement Tips and Practical Steps Everyday from Scott through his social channels.

Read the first chapter of my new book, “Freedom Street”, to find out
how you can transition into your healthiest, wealthiest and happiest life today.

To Free Your Mind and Start
Designing Your Dream Life