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Welcome to The Comeback Chronicles, where raw truth meets unwavering resilience. Hosted by Terry L. Fossum, this podcast reveals the untold stories of remarkable individuals who’ve faced crushing defeats—only to rise stronger, wiser, and more determined. Through candid interviews, you’ll hear about moments of failure, heartbreak, and doubt, as well as the transformational steps that led to victory. This isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about equipping you with actionable strategies, like Te ...
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Shatter Your Public Speaking Fears Forever
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Send us a text Terry shares powerful strategies for overcoming the fear of public speaking by shifting focus from yourself to your message and the impact it can make on others. He reveals how accessing your most powerful emotional states and connecting deeply to your cause creates confident, influential speaking experiences. • Public speaking is a …
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From Data Scientist to AI Entrepreneur: Nathaniel Mahowald's Remarkable Journey
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Send us a text Nathaniel Mahowald, founder of Pickaxe, shares his remarkable journey from living in a van for over two years while pursuing entrepreneurship to building an AI company serving over a million monthly users. • Transforming from data scientist intern to CEO in just six years • Living in a van to save money while college friends took job…
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Breaking Down Anxiety and Building Confidence: Bradley Rausch's Story
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Send us a text Bradley Rausch shares his journey from debilitating anxiety to helping entrepreneurs build million-dollar businesses through personal branding and referral systems, revealing powerful frameworks for overcoming mental health challenges and building resilience. • The CRAFT method: a framework for accomplishing things when you don't yet…
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When Wild Ideas Become Global Hits: Hollywood's Larry Kasanoff on Creative Risk-Taking
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Send us a text Larry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer behind Mortal Kombat, True Lies, and Terminator 2, reveals why the best innovations require "a touch of madness" and how stepping outside conventional thinking leads to breakthrough success. • Embracing "a touch of madness" as essential for innovation and success • Fighting against the cur…
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Beyond the North Face: Lessons in Entrepreneurial Resilience with Hap Klopp
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Send us a text Hap Klopp, visionary founder of The North Face, shares his remarkable journey transforming a small retail operation into a $4 billion global brand while navigating significant business setbacks along the way. His insights on brand building, crisis management, and learning from failure offer a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience…
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How Terry got on a Survival Reality Show - against his will...!
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Send us a text In this fun but impactful episode of the Comeback Chronicles, Terry tells the story behind the story of getting on a Survival Reality Show - representing all of Boy Scouts of America! Riddled with absolute gold nuggets, this episode will entertain and inspire, and leave you with a feeling of hope. You're here for a reason! Support th…
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From Maroon 5 Drummer to Mental Health Advocate with Ryan Dusick
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Send us a text Ryan Dusick shares his transformative journey from founding drummer of Maroon 5 to licensed therapist and mental health advocate after losing his music career at the height of the band's success. • Started Maroon 5 (originally Cars Flowers) at age 16 with high school friends including Adam Levine • Signed their first record deal at 1…
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Leading Through Disaster: NASA's Path Forward After Columbia with Paul Sean Hill
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Send us a text NASA's journey of cultural transformation after the Columbia disaster reveals profound leadership lessons applicable to any organization facing challenges. • The Columbia accident created a deeply personal sense of loss and responsibility within NASA's community • Success and confidence had bred organizational arrogance where rigorou…
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Breaking Through: From Dippin' Dots to Starting Over with Curt Jones
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Send us a text Curt Jones shares the fascinating journey of how he invented Dippin' Dots using cryogenic technology from his microbiology background, built it into a $47 million business, then lost it all during the 2008 recession before making his comeback with 40 Below. • Starting as a pig farmer in southern Illinois before studying microbiology …
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Valerie Bowden's Journey from Social Work to Conscious Capitalism in Africa
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Send us a text Valerie Bowden shares her incredible journey from social worker to entrepreneur, transforming her life through a seven-month solo backpacking trip across Africa before building a business connecting African talent with global companies. • Left a 9-to-5 social work job to backpack the Cape to Cairo route through 13 African countries •…
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E! Entertainment Larry Namer's Remarkable Journey from Brooklyn to Media Mogul
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Send us a text This episode features an in-depth interview with Larry Namer, the visionary creator of E! Entertainment Television. Namer shares his remarkable story, from growing up in the rough Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn to becoming one of the most sought-after media pioneers in the world. Listeners will be inspired by Namer's persevera…
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Viral Guitar Granny shredding onstage with Breast Cancer! The Paula Jo Taylor story.
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Send us a text You've seen her on TV, she's VIRAL online, she even has an Emmy Award-winning documentary about her. But did you know she was shredding on stage days after a double mastectomy with hidden drain tubes? Hear the amazing Paula Jo Taylor story. Support the showBy Terry L. Fossum
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Billion+ views Handpan Man Ethereal in E shares the story behind the smile. The Adam Foote story
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Send us a text He has over 1 BILLION views, often singing 'Happy Birthday' on his hardpan in different locations, bringing joy to the world. In this episode, 'The Handpan Man' 'Ethereal in E' Adam Foote shares not just his story his battle with depression; and advice to others in this episode of The Comeback Chronicles. Support the show…
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Financial Failure Scenario: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt to Achieve Success - Part 2
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Send us a text This episode delves into the powerful concept of the "failure scenario" as a motivational tool for financial success. Terry L Fossum emphasizes the importance of visualizing the negative consequences of financial failure, as people are often more driven by avoiding pain than seeking pleasure. Listeners are guided through the process …
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Not a single sale for 2 YEARS to $300 Million: The art.com Josh Chodniewicz story
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Send us a text In this episode, host Terry L Fossum interviews Josh Chodniewicz, a successful entrepreneur who sold his companies art.com and allposters.com for $300 million. Josh shares his journey, including the challenges of building an e-commerce business in the early days of the internet and how he persevered through setbacks to achieve remark…
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Terry’s Dad Died Today, Hear the Emotional Story
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Send us a text In this poignant episode, the host shares a deeply personal story about his father's remarkable life journey - from humble beginnings as a poor sharecropper to becoming a dedicated family man and pillar of the community. Through his father's unwavering commitment to his loved ones and selfless acts of service, the host reflects on th…
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Send us a text In this episode, host Terry L Fossum delves into the critical topic of financial planning and retirement preparedness. He shares heartbreaking stories of friends struggling in their golden years due to lack of savings, and passionately emphasizes the importance of developing a comprehensive financial strategy early on. Fossum introdu…
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Unlocking Generational Wealth: Yair Klyman's Proven Strategies
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Send us a text In this insightful episode, host Terry L Fossum interviews financial strategist Yair Klyman about his proven methods for helping mid to high net worth individuals build true generational wealth. Yair shares his personal journey overcoming financial challenges and reveals the key principles of "resilient riches" - aligning financial g…
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From unwed teen mom in a small town to Multimillion-Dollar 'Queen of Paint': The Paula Blankenship story
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Send us a text This episode features an inspiring conversation with Paula Blankenship, the founder of Heirloom Traditions Paint. Paula shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey, overcoming obstacles like dyslexia, failed marriages, and economic downturns to build a thriving multimillion-dollar paint company. Listeners will learn about Paula's u…
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How to overcome the Paralysis of Waiting for the 'Right Time'
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Send us a text This episode explores the common trap of waiting for the "perfect" time to start pursuing your goals and dreams. Host Terry L. Fossum shares powerful personal stories to illustrate the importance of taking that crucial first step, even when it feels daunting. He encourages listeners to overcome analysis paralysis and take action now,…
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The Comeback of a Chess Grandmaster: An Interview with Sam Shankland
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Send us a text Chess grandmaster Sam Shankland shares his inspiring comeback story on The Comeback Chronicles. He recounts overcoming setbacks to reach the top of the chess world, offering insights into the mental toughness and dedication required for elite performance. Support the showBy Terry L. Fossum
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How to NEVER miss a goal again: The Oxcart Technique
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Send us a text This episode introduces the Oxcart Technique, a powerful goal-setting and achievement method developed by Terry L Fossum. The technique involves creating a failure scenario, an action plan, and a success scenario to overcome self-doubt, fears, and excuses that prevent people from reaching their goals. Terry explains the three key com…
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Don't Let Anything Get in The Way. King and the Footrace, and Davis Story
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Send us a text Overcoming obstacles is a universal challenge that requires resilience and determination. Through powerful stories and personal reflections, we explore how facing our fears and moving past self-doubt can lead to breakthroughs in our lives. • Importance of stepping out of comfort zones • The king and the foot race as a metaphor for ov…
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Cultivating a Positive Mindset: Bad Attitude, Part 3
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Send us a text In this episode, the host Terry L. Fossum shares personal strategies he uses to build a positive attitude and overcome negative mindsets. Key strategies discussed include: 1) Appreciating what you have, 2) Surrounding yourself with positive people, 3) Making time to laugh and have fun, 4) Feeding your mind with uplifting content, 5) …
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Send us a text In this episode, the host Terry L. Fossum discusses the importance of having a positive attitude and avoiding negative people. He provides actionable advice on how to recognize and deal with "Eeyores" - people with a negative, pessimistic outlook. The host also talks about letting go of negative memories and baggage from the past tha…
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The Attitude Advantage: Unlocking Your Path to Success
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Send us a text This episode of The Comeback Chronicles explores the vital role of attitude in overcoming challenges and achieving success. Host Terry L. Fossum stresses that protecting your mindset is paramount, drawing parallels to survival situations. He shares personal experiences demonstrating how a positive attitude can triumph over obstacles …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Comeback Chronicles, host Terry L. Fossum delves into the profound topic of finding your life's purpose. He emphasizes that the meaning of life is unique to each individual and lies within, not in external signs or events. Terry discusses the immense joy and practical benefits of discovering your true purpose, …
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How to get out of your Comfort Zone forever! (Wouldn't that be nice?)
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Send us a text This episode explores breaking through comfort zones to achieve goals. Host Terry L. Fossum discusses how fear, self-doubt and excuses keep people stuck in comfort zones, preventing necessary actions. He introduces Prospect Theory - people are more motivated to avoid pain than seek pleasure. The episode emphasizes creating a powerful…
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Resilience Rediscovered: Get Back Up and Thrive!
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Comeback Chronicles, host Terry L. Fossum shares his personal story of facing adversity and learning the true meaning of resilience. Through a gripping martial arts anecdote, he illustrates the importance of getting back up, no matter how many times life knocks you down. Fossum provides actionable step…
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Overcoming Excuses: The Key to Unlocking Your Comeback Chronicle
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Send us a text This title captures the core focus of the episode - helping listeners overcome the excuses that have held them back in the past, in order to unlock their path to success and write their own "comeback chronicle." Support the show Support the showBy Terry L. Fossum
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4-Steps to Conquering Self-Doubt, with Terry L. Fossum
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Send us a text Do self-doubt and limiting beliefs hold you back? In this episode, Terry reveals four powerful steps to overcome feelings of inadequacy, silence your inner critic, and shift your focus from limitations to strengths. Learn how to surround yourself with uplifting people, embrace your cause, and find the confidence to achieve your goals…
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Send us a text Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s the path to it. Terry unpacks why failure is a vital ingredient in the recipe for success. Through captivating stories and timeless wisdom, he shows you how to embrace setbacks, reframe challenges as stepping stones, and build the resilience to keep moving forward. Ready to turn failure into…
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Send us a text Fear has a way of holding us back—but what if you didn’t have to tackle it head-on? In this episode of The Comeback Chronicles, Terry reveals a game-changing way to overcome fear: by shifting your focus beyond it and locking in on your ultimate goals. With insights drawn from military leadership, personal victories, and jaw-dropping …
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THE COMEBACK CHRONICLES: Terry L. Fossum's Inspiring Comeback Story
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Send us a text In this premiere first episode of The Comeback Chronicles, Terry L. Fossum opens up about his remarkable journey from life’s toughest battles to extraordinary success. Terry’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s proof that overcoming fear, self-doubt, and setbacks can lead to incredible growth in every part of your life. He dives deep in…
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