{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Get Shit Done Experience","title":"From Setback to SOAR: Turning Adversity Into Impact","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6748,"description":"In this episode, John Morris interviews Brian P Swift, JD, a motivational speaker, author, and founder of SOAR (Swift Outdoor Accessible Recreation), a nonprofit dedicated to providing outdoor experiences and recreational equipment to individuals with disabilities. Brian shares his journey from overcoming a life-changing injury to thriving in the corporate world and finding his true purpose in helping others. Highlights include discussing the importance of core values, non-negotiables, mindset, and how perfect practice makes perfect. Brian also emphasizes the importance of mental health, the power of the mind, and his philosophy of never losing but always learning. This episode is a powerful reminder of the impact of perseverance, purpose, and leadership.\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS\n\nResilience is a Choice: Brian’s journey from a life-altering spinal injury at 17 to a successful career and nonprofit founder shows that resilience isn’t just about survival—it's about choosing to thrive despite adversity.\nMindset is Everything: Emphasizing the power of the mind, Brian believes that adopting a growth mindset—where setbacks are seen as lessons, not losses—is crucial to personal and professional success.\n\"Perfect Practice Makes Perfect\": It’s not just about doing something repeatedly—it’s about doing it intentionally and with purpose. This principle helped Brian push past limitations and make meaningful progress.\nService Over Self: Through SOAR, Brian illustrates how servant leadership and helping others—especially those with disabilities—can be a powerful source of fulfillment and legacy.\nMental Health is Vital: Brian highlights the importance of maintaining mental health and how mindset plays a central role in overcoming both visible and invisible challenges.\nSmall Actions, Big Impact: Incremental progress and small, consistent efforts can lead to transformational outcomes. Brian’s story is proof that even the toughest challenges can be met one step at a time.\n\"Never Lose, Always...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KwB0NUxKnmW_3LNK3YWrfOprBiXiikSg8dTTOVyM2co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80NmJj/MDhlMzQzMTMwZWUy/MGJlYjZlZmMyNjIz/M2RiZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}