Episode 174 - Mike Skrypnek - He Walked for 10 Days Ready to End His Life—Then Everything Changed For Mike Skrypnek

This episode: He Walked for 10 Days Ready to End His Life—Then Everything Changed For Mike Skrypnek.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Introduction and Initial Greetings (0:00)

• Host Drew Deraney greets Guest Mike Skrypnek. Drew expresses gratitude and thanks Jennifer Regular for introducing him to Mike, setting the tone for the conversation.
• Drew discusses the concept of life being linear and how external circumstances can disrupt this linearity, leading to adversity.

Types of Men and Personal Transformation (1:10)

• Drew introduces three types of men: those who don't see adversity, those who see it as a barrier, and those who see it as an opportunity.
• He explains that he prefers to feature men who see adversity as an opportunity, like Mike Skrypnek.
• Drew asks Mike to share his defining moment that transformed him from man number two to man number three.
• Mike Skrypnek begins to recount his journey, starting with a linear view of life at 11 years old and a major incident that derailed his future.

Life-Altering Incident and Its Impact (15:36)

• Mike describes a life-altering moment four years ago when his business was collapsing and he was struggling with financial pressures and isolation.
• He shares how he walked for 10 days, contemplating suicide, and finally reached out to a psychologist and close friend for help.
• Mike explains how this incident led to a significant transformation in his life, helping him understand and address the root causes of his struggles.
• He reflects on the impact of a traumatic incident from his childhood, involving abuse by a trusted community leader, and how it shaped his subconscious behaviors and patterns.

Healing and Self-Discovery (16:03)

• Mike discusses the process of uncovering and addressing the trauma from his childhood, which had been buried for years.
• He explains how this trauma created patterns of behavior that limited his potential and led to repeated challenges in his life.
• Mike shares how he worked to bring these issues to consciousness, removing the limitations and opening up unlimited potential.
• He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and trust in the healing process, both for himself and for others he works with.

Support Systems and Mentorship (17:59)

• Mike highlights the role of his wife and other trusted individuals in his healing journey, providing support and helping him confront his challenges.
• He discusses the importance of mentorship and how he now provides mentorship and coaching to help others overcome their limitations.
• Mike shares a story about coaching young men struggling with business and personal challenges, and how he helped them transform their lives.
• He reflects on the impact of his work and the importance of passing on the lessons he has learned to future generations.

Advice for Younger Generations (19:48)

• Drew asks Mike for advice he would give to his younger self and to young entrepreneurs.
• Mike advises his younger self to understand his worth and value, and to trust that things will work out.
• He advises young entrepreneurs to investigate and address any limiting patterns in their lives, as these are often connected to deeper issues....

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - The Unlimited Worth Project
• (00:02:03) - Thank You for Introducing Me to Mike
• (00:02:39) - There's Only One Kind of Man
• (00:04:26) - A Contingent Moment In My Life
• (00:09:16) - The Secret Life of Admitting Sexual Abuse as a Child
• (00:14:59) - What I Wish I Knew About My Past Sexual Abuse
• (00:21:02) - The Right Person for You
• (00:21:44) - Caregiver's story
• (00:27:02) - How Fear of Failure Saved My Life
• (00:28:48) - How I Helped One of My Clients
• (00:34:43) - Good Advice for Kids
• (00:36:00) - The Importance of Mentoring
• (00:38:24) - Living the Life You Want to Live