S2E15: True Grit | Justin True (Hybrid Athlete & True Triathlon Creator)

Justin True is a hybrid-athlete who’s bounced back from a turbulent upbringing where he questioned the value of his own life to creating the True Triathlon to raise $15,000,000 to support mental health awareness and help others.

Justin and his team want to the bridge the gap and help good people connect with the ones that need it the most around the world. By exploring and adventuring across the globe they have found people are fundamentally similar. Their hope is to bring awareness to the unseen hearts of this world through extreme expeditions.

Earlier in life, Justin was faced with the grim reality of his mother almost passing away due to a violent encounter that left Justin in a deep, dark place questioning the value of his own life. He found an escape and relief through intense physical activity from becoming a champion MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter to then pursuing extreme and ultra events.

After finding his calling with marathons, triathlons, and ultra athlete events, he decided to create the True Triathlon in his namesake to bring awareness to mental health awareness.

His story, passion, optimism, and positivity are infectious!

Whether you are an athlete pursuing your ambitions of become the leader in your field, or someone looking for more meaning and purpose in life, this conversation will uplift you and bring new perspectives on how to view challenges and the opportunities that emerge from overcoming those challenges.

Justin dives into his remarkable ascent from the lows to the highs and what it means to pursue a worthy purpose that benefits others in the process.

Join us in this fantastic episode!