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Mark Crandall is a public speaker, author, podcaster and transformational coach. Mark's is a story of uncommon adversity and triumph. At age three, Mark was taken from his biological mother by the Department of Youth and Families and placed in the foster care system. He began to engage in criminal activity, acting out his aggression at the expense of those closest to him and society at large. Mark began to self-medicate with substances; thus, began his spiral into painful, chaotic addiction. He found himself in and out of youth detention centers and other correctional facilities. Mark found freedom in an introspective process which informs his Transformational Life and Business Coaching and drug and alcohol Interventions. Mark has been sober since August 23, 2007 01:48 – Mark's youth was marked by a ton of instability, confusion and violence which led him to be a confused, angry, lost young person 05:09 – While acting out had been common, nothing gave him any relief until he had his first significant drug experience 07:37 – Considering his tumultuous childhood, how did that affect his use of substances? 09:20 – With a life marked by chaos, Mark finally had an "ah-ha moment" and all it took was seeing an unfamiliar smile at the right time. 17:31 – Recovery for Mark was different than simple sobriety and it involved changing who he is and setting massive goals 24:01 – Mark dials into why setting massive, ridiculous goals is so fundamental for him 28:21 – He previews his forthcoming second book, "Embrace Your Past Win Your Future" 36:35 – If you want to be like someone, position yourself in front of them 39:36 – Life: jump the f*ck in 42:40 – For those thinking about becoming entrepreneurs – here's Mark's advice (walk into the fear) 48:14 – Don't be afraid to be uncomfortable 52:37 – Coaching works because it's an investment not an expense 54:27 – For those who are struggling with recovery here is Mark's advice (get with those who have what you want) 58:59 – For more information of Mark… Online: www.markcrandall.net Podcast: Purpose Chasers Podcast The Book: Embrace Your Past Win Your Future Facebook: Purpose Chasers Podcast Find Andrew on the Web: www.selfmade-coaching.com Join Andrew's Facebook Group! SMCMastermind
