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What is resilience, and how do you become resilient? How do you instill resilience in your children while giving them a safe environment to grow up in? In this episode of Never in Reverse, Doug Cox and Jeremy Axel discuss resilience: how they built it, how they practice it, and how they are teaching it to their children.
Doug and Jeremy learned much of their resilience and competitiveness through sports. Resilience is relevant to every aspect of their lives – their careers, their relationships, and their personal growth. While many see resilience as a stubborn trait, Jeremy and Doug have learned how to build strength through their relationships; including through compromise and accountability.
For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below:
[1:51] Jeremy and Doug talk about their families and their plans for the holiday season. Doug explains that he is setting new traditions with his loved ones.
[3:45] How do you build resilience? For Doug, you build resilience by learning how to move through difficult times. Jeremy believes that his resilience comes from his integrity and competitive nature.
[8:24] Doug recounts a time when he had to push through the end of a bout with COVID to present an important proposal. He recognizes the value in what he did, but he has also learned how to create new boundaries around work.
[11:28] Jeremy has learned that it’s ok to lose, and that resilience is about carrying on after a failure. He also strives to teach resilience to his children.
[15:11] Losing can become a part of your culture. It is important to continue your work after your failures, and to remember your failures and learn from them.
[17:54] Doug works hard to be a listener in his family, even on days when he comes home completely depleted of energy. Jeremy believes in admitting when he makes mistakes to his family while teaching them about personal responsibility.
[21:30] Doug’s father used to ask him is he understood why he was being disciplined when he did something wrong to make sure he knew what he did wrong. Doug has replicated this with his own family.
[24:06] Doug is working to support his wife in more ways than just bringing in a paycheck – including by getting groceries and doing laundry more often. Jeremy is finding new ways to honor his family in his own life.
[29:52] Jeremy used to have a “my way or the highway” mentality that held him back in his family. His wife has helped him develop stronger emotional intelligence and appreciate the little things in life.
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Doug Cox
THEStrategist Doug's ability to break down complex situations comes from years of adapting to new environments throughout his childhood. This adaptability evolved into a superpower for finding practical solutions to life's challenges. Doug's thoughtful approach to challenges helps challenges helps make complex topics accessible and actionable. Jeremy in black outfit THEBridge Builder Known for his gift of deep listening, Doug excels at finding common ground and building genuine connections. His journey from traditional "man of the house" thinking to embracing vulnerability and partnership has transformed both his family life and leadership style. Jeremy in black outfit IN HISOWN WORDS "True leadership starts at home. The same principles that build trust in business—accountability, integrity, and genuine care—are what strengthen our most important relationships."
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Jeremy Axel
THECOMPETITOR Jeremy's competitive nature was forged on the sports field, where being physically smaller meant having to work twice as hard to succeed. That same drive now fuels his approach to business, family, and personal growth. As the founder and CEO of Fluent Conveyors, he's learned that true success extends far beyond the bottom line. Jeremy in black outfit THEEVOLUTION While his "two more deals" mentality once defined him, Jeremy's greatest growth came from learning to balance his ambitious drive with being present for his family. His journey from pure provider to engaged husband and father shapes many of the podcast's powerful discussions. Jeremy in black outfit IN HISOWN WORDS "Success isn't just about winning—it's about showing up authentically in every role you play. Sometimes the biggest victories come from knowing when to slow down and be present. "
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