Today’s conversation is with Chris Collins.  Chris is a martial artist, an actor, an action director, and a known name in the Hong Kong martial arts club circle.  If you’re wondering why else that name sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve seen movies like Ip Man 4, Paradox, and Wolf Warrior.  This US Marine veteran is nothing short of a motivational influence for his students and followers.

In this episode, Chris shared about his early influences of hardiness, how those experiences prepped him for military resilience, finding his own pursuit of excellence in everything he chooses, being malleable with his path and goals, perspective through fatherhood and why the act of contribution to our world is important.

Guys, I do apologize for the sound quality on this one as we ran into some tech issues but hey, this won’t be the last time you hear Chris on Tackling Minds! 

And hey, if you haven’t yet, please go to the podcast’s home page and SUBSCRIBE.  I’m putting something together for subscribers and Patreon supporters and I would love for you to have first dibs when it’s out!  Go to the website tacklingminds.com and get yourself hooked up!

Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sifuchriscollins/
Chris T.H.E. Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ffbEd6sOdM

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Tap Cancer Out unites the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community and empowers competitors to fight for more than just points and medals - they fight for those who are in the fight of their lives—and they’re helping Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation change the lives of children with cancer and their families by funding critical research grants and family services.  If you’re in the US, you can get involved through jiu-jitsu tournaments either competing or volunteering, as well as fundraise for TCO.  If you’re out of the US, you can still fundraise to benefit TCO, and you can get any of their super cool merch like rash guards, tees, hoodies, bags, and more. 

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