I Nearly Died at 23. Here's What It Taught Me About Living w/ Mark Black
Description
Heart transplant at 23. Six months in hospital waiting to die. Then a choice: coast through the borrowed time—or actually live.
Mark Stewart didn't just survive adversity. He befriended it. In this raw conversation, he reveals how facing mortality young gave him the perspective most men don't get until it's too late. Strategic discomfort. The "live today" mindset. Why your ladder might be against the wrong wall.
If you've been postponing the life you actually want to live, waiting for "someday" to pursue what matters—this hits different.When do you feel most alive? And what are you doing about it?
Key Timestamps :
00:00 – Making Adversity Your Friend
03:44 – Born With a Broken Heart
07:10 – Facing Death at 23
08:23 – Running a Marathon After Transplant
11:27 – The Power of Facing Mortality
15:07 – Strategic Discomfort: The Key to Growth
20:26 – Identity Shifts and Habit Stacking
31:45 – Live Today
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