Welcome to another riveting episode of "Mick Unplugged"! Today, we have an extraordinary guest whose journey through personal adversity and professional triumphs is nothing short of inspiring. Join host Mick Hunt as he sits down with Mark Pattison, a former NFL player turned entrepreneur, podcaster, and mountaineer. Mark has not only conquered the heights of professional sports but has also achieved the remarkable feat of climbing the seven summits, including Mount Everest.
In this episode, Mark shares how his daughter's battle with epilepsy fueled his drive to help others, raising over $150,000 for causes dear to him. He delves into the mental and physical preparation required for his extreme adventures, including his harrowing experiences with snow blindness and a COVID outbreak while on Everest. Mark also opens up about the personal challenges he faced, from his daughter's health struggles to navigating life post-divorce.
Get ready for an inspiring conversation packed with insights on resilience, determination, and the incredible power of the human spirit. Whether you’re climbing literal mountains or overcoming personal hurdles, this episode is bound to ignite your potential and fuel your purpose. Buckle up; here's Mick with the incredible Mark Pattison!
Takeaways:
- Mark's daughter Amelia's epilepsy inspired him to help others.
- Climbing the seven summits was a personal challenge for Mark.
- Mark's journey has evolved into a mission to raise awareness for epilepsy.
- He emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination.
Questions & Answers:
Mick Hunt: "As a parent, I think that was your because. Right? Because she didn't choose the health struggles. But how did you make her feel like a normal child?”
Mark Pattison** :** "Probably, if anything, one of the gifts that she gave me is the gift of patience. We're going to come, and every day's a new opportunity to get better."
2. Question:
Mick Hunt: "How did your daughter's battle with epilepsy influence your decision to support and raise funds for epilepsy research?"
Mark Pattison: " It was really through having a daughter with epilepsy that pulled me in to see what I could do for her and others. Her condition deeply affected me, and I saw it as an opportunity to not just help her but to support the broader epilepsy community"
3. Question:
Mick Hunt: "What motivates you to continually set and achieve these monumental goals like climbing the seven summits?"
Mark Pattison: "I think it's the love of the process and the journey. I thrive on setting ambitious goals, what John Wooden calls 'competitive greatness.' It’s about enjoying the process and every step you take towards achieving your goals."
Sound Bites
- "I don't spend much time thinking about what I did 40 years ago."
- "I appreciate the person that you are."
- "It pulled me in to really see what I could do."
Connect and Discover
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marklpattison
Instagram: Instagram.com/marklpattison
Facebook: facebook.com/NFL2SevenSummits
Website: MarkPattisonNFL.com
Podcast: Finding Your Summit
Tik Tok: @markpattisonnfl
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