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In this episode, we speak with author and motivational speaker Terry Tucker. Despite going through hell in his continuing battle with cancer, Terry has found a way to embrace suffering to find meaning and purpose in life.

Timestamps:
[02:40] Terry’s background and his battle with cancer
[08:21] Nietzsche: “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how” and Terry’s motivation for living and bearing his suffering
[12:33] The importance of failing: why you’re either going to win or learn
[21:48] Marcus Aurelius, Stoicism, and the importance of going within.
[23:53] Terry’s philosophy of “win the day” and the other fundamental truths that he lives his life by
[28:53] The two different ways to address suffering: inner peace/acceptance mentality vs. the Navy Seal/warrior mentality
[35:24] The growing resentment in today’s society and how Terry, despite his suffering, avoids resentment
[39:46] Is religion or a belief in a higher power necessary in order to battle the suffering in life?
[49:59] Why is love the most important word in any language?
[56:41] The importance of having your life philosophy tested by reality
[01:03:23] Bonus Questions

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