Beyond The Quit

Jordan Kurdi: Strength in the Face of the Unthinkable"

This episode features Jordan Kurdi — teacher, coach, athlete, and fighter. At just 26, he’s coaching three sports, inspiring students, staying grounded in his faith, and facing one of life’s toughest battles head‑on: a recent cancer diagnosis. Jordan opens up about mindset, resilience, and what it truly means to live beyond the quit. His honesty and energy are unforgettable. 💬 “You can’t control what happens to you — only how you respond. F*** it… keep pushing.” Don’t miss this episode — equal parts heart, fight, and purpose. 🎧 Premieres Tuesday, May 5 — “F* It. Keep Pushing. – The Jordan Kurdi Story.”** Available everywhere: 👉🏾 YouTube 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts 👉🏾 Spotify 👉🏾 Amazon Music + Audible #BeyondTheQuit #JordanKurdi #Motivation #Mindset #Resilience #PodcastAnnouncement #CoachLife #KeepPushing #Inspiration #NeverQuit #HealthJourney

Built From Pressure, Not Comfort | Rick Noda

Rick Noda wasn’t built from comfort — he was built from pressure. Born into a legacy of sacrifice, Rick is the son of a father from Kosrae, Micronesia — an island shaped by the aftermath of nuclear testing — and a mother who rose from Chicago to Flint in pursuit of opportunity through education and athletics. His life has been forged through adversity, responsibility, and reinvention. In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Rick shares the defining moments that shaped him: • Navigating a federal government shutdown with no income and a young family • Surviving a life-altering motor vehicle accident and ongoing physical challenges • The abrupt end of a 17-year coaching career during COVID • Building and exiting a multi-state real estate portfolio with his wife • Creating generational structure through the Noda Family trust • Processing the unexpected loss of his father and what legacy truly means This conversation isn’t about motivation. It’s about endurance, leadership under pressure, family, and building purpose when life falls apart. Rick lives by one principle: Success = Effort Over Time If you’re carrying pressure, navigating adversity, or building something that will outlast you — this episode is for you.

What Not Quitting Looks Like at 20: A Father–Daughter Conversation on Anxiety, Responsibility, and Growth

In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with my daughter, Deyana Haugabook, for an honest and meaningful conversation about growth, responsibility, and resilience. Deyana is a student at Wayne County Community College, works as a project manager, and openly navigates life while managing anxiety — all while continuing to show up for her goals and her future. We talk about pressure at a young age, balancing school and work, learning self-awareness, and what “not quitting” really looks like when things feel overwhelming. This isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about building strength through the process. If you’re a parent, a young adult, or someone learning how to push forward while managing anxiety and expectations, this conversation will resonate. 🎙️ Beyond The Quit — because resilience is built one decision at a time.

I Lost My Sisters… And Almost Lost Myself | Why I’m Returning to the Stage at 50

In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Pete opens up like never before. After losing his little sister and his twin sister, he didn’t just lose family—he almost lost himself. His motivation, his direction, his identity, and the version of him that used to dream big all started to fade. Now, at 50 years old, he’s stepping back on stage—not to prove anything to the world, but to prove something to himself. This episode isn’t about bodybuilding. It’s about grief. It’s about faith. It’s about discipline. It’s about choosing to keep going when quitting would make sense. If you’ve ever felt like life knocked the wind out of you… If you’ve ever questioned your purpose… If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too old, too tired, or too far gone… This episode is for you.

When Life Burns It All Down — And You Still Don’t Quit | Tony Drysdale

Season 2 Premiere In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with Tony Drysdale, a husband, father of three, and seasoned transportation professional who knows firsthand what it means to keep moving forward when life hits hard. Tony shares his journey through job loss, relocation, rebuilding his career, and ultimately facing a devastating house fire that resulted in a total loss of everything his family owned. In moments where panic, fear, and quitting would have been understandable, Tony chose resilience, accountability, and leadership — not just for himself, but for his family. This conversation isn’t about motivation. It’s about identity, responsibility, and what happens after life strips away comfort, certainty, and control. We talk about the emotional toll of starting over, the power of gratitude in the face of loss, and why defining who you are during adversity matters more than the adversity itself. If you’ve ever felt tested, overwhelmed, or forced to rebuild when quitting felt logical — this episode is for you. * How adversity shapes character and identity * Navigating career pressure, accountability, and job loss * The emotional impact of uprooting a family * Leadership during crisis and uncertainty * Gratitude as a tool for resilience * Why community and relationships matter when rebuilding * What “Beyond the Quit” truly means when life gets heavy 00:00 – Introduction to Beyond The Quit 01:23 – Tony Drysdale’s career journey 03:18 – Pressure, accountability, and leadership 07:08 – Relocating during COVID 11:19 – Building a new support system 15:34 – Work ethic and survival mode 19:08 – Lessons from adversity 27:53 – Putting down roots again 34:12 – The house fire 36:57 – The emotional aftermath 40:29 – Gratitude and perspective 43:04 – Lessons from loss 44:15 – Building resilience for the future Quitting isn’t always about giving up — sometimes it’s about deciding who you’re going to be after everything falls apart.