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Turning Adversity Into an Advantage with Randy Ginsburg

Randy Ginsburg, author of Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying and Find Entrepreneurial Success, sits down for a podcast interview on Hustle & Motivate, presented by Joker Mag, the home of the underdog.
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“Take everything in stride. Keep going for what you want and use it to power you forward.”
– Randy Ginsburg

Randy Ginsburg is the author of Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success.

Featured in major publications like Inc. and Newsweek, the book explores the stories of highly successful entrepreneurs who have used the trauma of bullying as fuel for personal growth.

In our interview, Randy shares his own negative experiences with bullying, how he transformed his outlook, and the fatal mistake that nearly ensured his book would never see the light of day.

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Show Notes

[5:35] Bullying within the friend group

[14:00] The Third Door and finding the courage to go against the grain

[25:40] Randy’s fatal mistake that almost derailed his entire book

[30:32] The INVENT Framework

[37:00] Goals and 3-5 year plan

After Listening…

You can grab Randy’s book, Adversity to Advantage, on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle format.

Head over to Randy’s website to get immediate access to the first two chapters and find out more about his acclaimed keynote speaking.

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Written By

Division III baseball alum (McDaniel College), founder of Joker Mag, and author of The Underdog Mentality: Sports Stories That Will Change How You See the Game (And Yourself). Since launching in November 2017, my stories have been featured on platforms such as FOX Sports, SB Nation, and The Sporting News, reaching over 1.5 million readers worldwide. The seed was planted way back in 7th grade when I got cut from the baseball team. Instead of giving up, I found hope and inspiration in stories of undersized athletes who defied expectations. I ultimately played baseball through college, earning Honorable Mention on the All-Centennial Conference team in my senior season. Today, my mission is simple: To share stories that give people the same feeling I felt when I was that undersized ballplayer searching for hope, inspiration, and evidence that my dream was possible. Like my mom always told me, you can do anything you set your mind to. Sometimes we just need a little extra push. And that’s why I’m so passionate about sharing these stories with the world.

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