197. Keeping Faith During Tragic Times: Coach Ian’s Story - Ian Ouwerkerk

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When times get tough, tragedy strikes or things take a turn for the worst, how do you keep faith that everything will turn out ok?

Today, that’s what our very own Breakthrough Academy coach Ian Ouwerkerk is joining me to discuss.

On August 29th, 2008 on their way to a wedding, Ian, his mum and his dad were T-boned by a car going 70 miles an hour. The accident left Ian with a severed carotid artery plus 11 ribs and both his collar bones broken. And the list of injuries goes on.

He died and came back multiple times through this harrowing event.

Today, he’s generously opening up about his accident, miraculous recovery and the life lessons he learned from the tragic experience.

We talk about how to cultivate resilience, perspective, and faith in life’s most challenging seasons.

Episode Highlights:

• BTA Coach Ian tells the story of the near-fatal car accident he survived in 2008 and how the event changed his life.
• Hear the life lessons Ian took away from the experience, and what they taught him about resilience and faith.
• Gain perspective on the challenges you’re facing in business and life, and understand how having faith can help you push through adversity.

00:00-Intro

01:31-About Coach Ian

08:17-Ian's accident and out of body experience

17:58-The injuries Ian had to overcome

28:27-What got Ian through the recovery process

30:32-Getting back on his feet

39:05-Enduring more bad news

49:07-Core lessons and takeaways from that difficult period

50:56-It's all about faith

01:06:57-The power of impacting others through entrepreneurship

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