Ep 57: What's LOVE Got to Do with Physical and Mental Excellence with Terry Tucker

Today's episode features my conversation with author and motivational speaker Terry Tucker. We talk about his life's purpose and his 10-year battle with a rare form of cancer that resulted in the amputation of his foot (2018) and then his leg (2020). We also discuss at length his phenomenal book "Sustainable Excellence." He shares his favorite principles from his book and reveals which one he believes to be the most important among the ten. Overall, it is a must-listen, powerful interview with a leading authority on the subjects of motivation, mindset, and personal growth, and one that you should not miss! Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, and a business owner. Terry is the author of the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, and the developer of the Sustainable Excellence Membership. __________ 👩‍💻 Schedule your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here . __________ Today you’ll learn all about: [3:03] What Terry learned in his battle with cancer [6:31] Terry's 4 truths [9:30] Why you should be careful how you talk to yourself [11:55] The meaning of the saying "Mental is to physical, as 4 is to 1." [13:15] What it is like being a SWAT hostage negotiator [18:06] How to deal with setbacks [23:00] What Terry's book called 'Sustainable Excellence' is all about [25:40] Terry's favorite chapter in his book [27:43] The importance of love in everything we do [29:46] How everything starts with controlling your mind [34:30] Going out there to find your reason or purpose in life Episode resources: The Motivational Check blog: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ Grab a copy of Terry's book " Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life " here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram