“In prison, you can either become a better criminal or you can become a better person.”  -Brad Modrich

 

A famous movie line said, “You did an awful thing, it doesn’t make you an awful person.” And that is true for all of us. Who we were does not define who we are and who we can become. 

Brad Modrich made bad choices in his youth. He was a high school dropout, a convicted felon, and a former drug addict. Brad believed that he was where he was supposed to be-in prison. Apparently, that was far from the truth. Today, Brad is one successful and inspiring serial entrepreneur, father, husband, and leader. 

In this episode, Brad shares his dark past and what it took for him to break free from the prison walls of victim mentality and imposter syndrome. Bruce and Brad also discuss how our association can influence our identity, where we should project our energy, why we should be watchful of the people who take away our energy, and how to change the conversation we have with ourselves. Stop running from reality. Break the mental barriers that hinder you from becoming your best self. Tune in and learn to love life again. 

 

Takeaways: 

03:05 Your Network is Who You Are

11:06 Make Sure You’re Ready to Be an Entrepreneur

21:00 Have a Heart for People

27:17 Work on Yourself

34:32 Be the Hardest Worker in the Room

38:05 There Are No Coincidences

42:32 Just Do the Right Thing

48:16 Delve on Books for the Mind

53:01 Change Your Conversation with Yourself

59:06 You Need Higher Power

 

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Quotes: 

07:30 “Our network is who you are.” -Brad Modrich

16:47 “A lot of people think that entrepreneurship is so awesome. Like, they’re like, Oh, I want to be an entrepreneur. There were so many things that I had to learn prior to becoming an entrepreneur. Make sure you’re ready to start your own business.”  -Brad Modrich

23:15 “ If you have a heart for people, if you truly love and care about people, it’s a very difficult job to do. You have to go through things to see what needs to be done.” -Bruce Jeppesen

30:00 “In prison, you can either become a better criminal or you can become a better person.”  -Brad Modrich

37:36 “If you stop and think all of this happened, those aren’t coincidences, those come from a higher power.”  -Bruce Jeppesen

39:17 “There’s one thing that makes the difference- And that’s doing the right thing morally, ethically, and spiritually. And that can’t happen until you have a very candid conversation with the person in the mirror.”  -Brad Modrich

42:55 “Just do the right thing. There’s no secret sauce.” -Brad Modrich

48:01 “You are never alone. If you seek out somebody, your life will change.” -Bruce Jeppesen

54:48 “I will intentionally be the best father, the best husband, the best brother, and the best leader I can be by living by my core values and my freakishly consistent daily rituals.” -Brad Modrich

57:00 “Enough is enough. And suicide is not it.” -Bruce Jeppesen

59:33 “You can’t do this on your own. You need higher power.” -Brad Modrich   

 

Meet Our Guest!

 

Brad A. Modrich is a father, husband, and public speaker who is making waves in the world of business. 

Coming from very humble beginnings and growing up in Allentown Pennsylvania who he likes to say he’s a “knucklehead kid from the east side”.  A high school drop out and convicted felon has completely changed his world and inspires so many others to do the same.

He created his fame in the Pennsylvania market as a fitness guru and sales & marketing expert, serving as one of the vice president for the national health club chain LA Fitness for 17 years.  His client dedication and customer service skills were impeccable and honorable. He is also a United States Marine and a highly successful certified personal trainer and life coach for over 20 years. He’s decided to make a commitment to making a difference in the world and is changing people’s lives on multiple platforms through his transparent and honest approach. Brad is excited to continue educating more people with simple and effective ways to live a productive and healthy life.