Since I began the practice of running a few times a week beginning in August of 2016, I’ve managed to work in a few local 5K races here and there.

Today’s guest, a self-described recreational athlete, set her sites just a little bit higher; deciding she was going to find a way to get to the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii (she made it there and finished this grueling race at age 46).

Her name is Karen Brown and, since that time, she’s competed in 18 of the toughest races in the world.

Somehow, she also found time to write a book. It’s called Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life.

I gave this book a 5-Star review on Amazon and believe it to be more than worth your time.

For a summary of our conversation, keep reading. To listen now, click the play button below.

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In today’s episode, I ask Karen to share:

• What racing has taught her about leadership
• The importance of not only hiring a coach but recognizing when you’ve outgrown one
• The success key Karen calls “No” discipline
• …and plenty more!

This Episode is Sponsored By Self-Publishing School

My friend Chandler Bolt is the founder of Self-Publishing School, which is an online education company dedicated to one thing: Helping you get your book idea out of your head and onto paper as quickly as possible, and then getting your published book into the hands of as many readers as possible.

Chandler is hosting a FREE training where he’ll show you the exact process to follow to go from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days, and the exact book launch blueprint to follow to launch your book to $10,000 and beyond (and earn monthly royalties month after month).

If you’ve EVER thought about writing a book (whether as an extra income stream, to generate leads for your business, or to share a story you’ve wanted to tell) you OWE it to yourself to sign up for this training – and it’s completely free!

Oh! And when you sign up for the training, Chandler is going to send you a copy of his book Published absolutely free!  

Karen’s Latest Book

You can order Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life right now!

Karen in Action

Books Karen Recommends

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith

Authentic Power: Aligning Personality with Soul (audiobook) by Gary Zukav with Michael Toms

Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute

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