Ep. 8 Talking with Arthur Scott

Ken Jordan and Joe Iredell are joined by Arthur Scott, an experienced athlete and marathon runner who has completed 70 marathons, including 26 Philadelphia Marathons. Arthur joins the podcast to share his story of running marathons and helping others achieve their dreams. Arthur, Ken, and Joe discuss how incremental wins can lead to big successes, the importance of pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, and how failure can be a learning experience. Arthur talks about his journey - from his first 13-mile run to attempting a marathon in New Orleans, and how he was able to complete 69 more marathons afterward with the help of his wife, Ken, and a community of friends. This conversation is sure to leave you feeling inspired and motivated as you pursue your big life challenges!

[00:01 - 08:23] Opening Segment

• How Ken met Arthur
• Arthur gave Ken invaluable advice on what to wear and how to prepare for the marathon
• The power of preparation and having a coach

[08:24 - 13:07] Arthur's Story of Being a Legacy Runner

• Arthur has run 26 of the 27 Philadelphia marathons
• He met Ken in the hall and realized that Ken had no clue what he was getting into
• Arthur advised Ken on preparing for the marathon, including what to eat

[13:08 - 17:20] Pushing the Limits

• Arthur likes to challenge himself with other sports, such as biking, in his downtime
• Immersed himself in cycling, educating himself, and training and then completed a 120-mile ride with three mountain passes over 11,000, 12,000, and 10,500 feet
• Human beings are curious about their limitations and what they can and can't do

[17:21 - 25:52] Getting Into the Competitive Spirit

• Consistency is key - it's not what you do one time, but what you do over time
• People do difficult things out of fear of not having the skill set to apply that mentality to other situations in their life
• Being comfortable with the uncomfortable applies to everything in life
• Inspiration is an important part of any accomplishment

[25:53 - 31:22] Closing Segment

• Arthur’s failure and what it taught him
• Final words

Quotes:

“Are people listening to you and are they wanting to take your input based on your experience? Or are they just shaking in their head and saying, ‘yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm gonna do it my way anyway.” - Arthur Scott

“It's not what you do one time. It's what you do over time.” - Arthur Scott

“There needs to be a desire to explore one's limitations, and have curiosities about what you can do.” - Arthur Scott

Connect with Joe and Ken! 

Joe Iredell’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-w-iredell-6380915/

Ken Jordan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-ken-jordan-6a50885/

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