We all have experiences in life, but it’s what we do with those experiences, both good and bad, that truly define our life.
In this episode of Dr. Marc’s Masterclass, Dr. Marc sits down with Olympic Commentator, Lewis Johnson to discuss his career in track and field, how he rose to become an All American, how he changed his career path to land a job with a company like NBC, and what were some of the most defining moments of his life.
Plus he discusses what has been important to him raising his own kids, and the advice he has for other parents in helping teach any child to reach for the skies.
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Full Episode Breakdown:
04:20 – Introduction to Mr. Lewis Johnson
08:08 – Lewis shares his story with his wife when he was competing at the dragon field.
12:32 – Lewis goes back in time where he was just starting his career.
15:45 – Talks about life experiences he learned from his grandparents.
18:42 – “Any of us who’ve been through something when you make a decision, oftentimes it’s a test coming right behind that decision.”
20:00 – The story and milestone of Lewis and becoming an All-American.
22:31 – The great Johnny Gray, a four-time Olympian invited Mr. Lewis to run for Santa Monica track club.
26:15 – Life experiences that Lewis honed in on to become a better person and a father to his sons.
29:15 – Sound parenting advice for encouraging kids to explore their interests. “And I would tell any parent if any kid articulates something they’re interested in. Get them around it.”
35:39 – The experiences Lewis had in Hollywood Boulevard and how he copes with it.
40:58 – “At some point, you have to take responsibility for your own choices, decision decisions, and your actions.”
42:48 – Lewis’ advice about having empathy for others. “Acknowledge somebody, ask them how they’re doing.”
44:04 – The love and passion for travel and aviation.
48:03 – The good words of Lewis to Dr. Mark as such a great person.
49:47 – “You cannot control anybody, but yourself.”
A great guest can really make or break an episode. Lewis Johnson is clearly a professional and skilled in his craft! It’s clear that Dr. Mark was absorbing the tips and in return, the rapport felt real and easy!