Trading Wall Street for Mental Performance with Evan Marks | Going Forward 122

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Show by Eric Elliott

In this inspiring episode 122 of Going Forward, host Eric Elliott sits down with Evan Marks, founder of M1 Performance Group and former Wall Street hedge fund professional, for a conversation about mental performance, personal reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to make better decisions under pressure.After spending roughly 25 years on Wall Street, Evan reached a breaking point at 46. What he initially feared was a heart attack turned out to be a severe panic attack, forcing him to reconsider the life he had built and the future he wanted for himself. Rather than continue down the same path, he returned to school to study psychology and neuroscience before pursuing a career in performance coaching.Eric and Evan explore what happens when outward success comes at the expense of personal fulfillment, why regret can become a powerful motivator, and how the fear of failure keeps people from pursuing opportunities that matter to them. Evan shares why he considers himself a work in progress and why he believes real confidence is built through experience rather than positive thinking alone.The conversation also gets into the psychology of high performance. Evan explains his approach to "evidence stacking," why emotions can provide useful information, and how creating space between a feeling and a decision can change the way we respond to pressure. He introduces the M1 Performance Group's MIND framework, offering a practical approach to recognizing patterns and making more intentional choices.Together, Eric and Evan discuss what leaders can learn from athletes, the importance of curiosity, and why achieving success is only part of the challenge. They also explore what it means to sustain growth without losing sight of the life you want to live.This episode is a reminder that you don't have to know exactly how the next chapter will unfold before you begin. Sometimes going forward means taking the first step, learning from the experience, and discovering what you're capable of along the way.Connect w/ Eric Elliott:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ericelliott.com/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ericelliottspeakerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theericelliott/Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ericmelliott/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/EricMElliottTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericmelliottEmail: [email protected]: 843-279-5843Connect w/ Evan Marks:Website: https://m1performancegroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmarks-m1Books: https://m1performancegroup.com/resources/Evan’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_P8x1ocUESupercharge your online advertising campaigns with Optmyzr! Streamline management, optimize performance, and boost your ROI. Visit https://www.optmyzr.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to discover how Optmyzr can revolutionize your digital marketing.Also, as a special treat for our listeners, sign up with the code GOINGFORWARD20 and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on your first year with Trainual! Seize this opportunity to supercharge your operations and propel your business forward!Eric Elliott is a legal marketing expert, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of VIP Marketing. He is also the founder of Craft Creative and host of the Going Forward podcast. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Elliott has nearly two decades of experience across advertising, media, branding, digital marketing and law firm growth.Going Forward is brought to you by VIP Marketing. VIP Marketing is a law firm marketing agency built to help firms become the choice in their market through strategy-led SEO, paid media, website design and development, brand strategy, and premium video production. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, VIP Marketing serves law firms nationwide. Our website provides detailed information on our services and expertise. For more information, visit vipmarketing.com.

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