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Even the greatest athletes and icons in the world struggle with mental health - and look what they became...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson struggled with depression, self-isolation, financial challenges, and relationship difficulties. He realized his mental health struggles could become his superpower, and talking with others helped him overcome them. He went on to become one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time and one of the most successful actors in Hollywood. This highlights the benefit of talking to a mental health professional about your struggles.
Michael Phelps discusses his personal struggles with depression and mental health, emphasizing that getting treatment helped him recover and excel. Seeking help was instrumental in his journey to becoming an eight-time Olympic gold medalist. This underscores the importance of seeking professional support for mental health challenges.
This video focuses on The Rock’s decision to set a personal boundary by saying no to returning to football. That boundary allowed him to pursue professional wrestling, eventually becoming one of the greatest WWE wrestlers and one of the most accomplished actors in the world. This demonstrates the power of setting boundaries and seeking help when facing mental health challenges.
David Goggins endured physical and verbal abuse from his father and was frequently severely bullied as a child while in school. He struggled with severe depression, social anxiety, PTSD, and obesity throughout his youth and part of his adulthood. Despite these challenges, he transformed his life through extreme mental and physical discipline. Goggins is the only known person to complete Navy SEAL training, Army Ranger School, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. He has set endurance records, including holding the Guinness World Record for most pull-ups in 24 hours: 4,030. He also famously lost over 100 pounds in 30 days to qualify for Navy SEAL training. He is frequently referred to as "the baddest man alive". Today, he is one of the most famous motivational speakers, inspiring millions of people around the world.
Les Brown was born in an abandoned building with his twin brother and adopted by a loving mother. As a child, he was labeled “educable mentally retarded,” grew up in poverty, and faced numerous mental health challenges. Despite these obstacles, he became who some believe the greatest motivational speaker of all time and a United States Representative. Les’s journey highlights the importance of perseverance, seeking support, and the ability to transform adversity into success. He still inspires millions of people around the world with his motivational talks today.