In this week's episode of The Unlock Lab, I speak with former state police officer turned inspirational speaker, David Atkins. David shares his winding career story and opens up about the exact moment he made one bold, pressing decision that changed everything. From working through financial struggles with his wife, to becoming a successful businessman and speaker, David shows how vision, faith and courage fuel transformation. We dive into practical steps, and what it takes to rewrite your story starting TODAY. This conversation packs a powerful punch for how to get unstuck through David's "One Decision Away" philosophy. Whether you're feeling down and out, or would love an infusion of energy to continue to propel you forward, this episode is for you!
David Atkins is a retired New York State Police Captain after 22 years of service. While working full time with the NY State Police, David also built a million dollar international direct sales business with Beachbody, leading a team of 1,400 people today. He became a Keynote Motivational Speaker presenting to groups of a few hundred people to over 20,000 people in the NFL Super Dome in New Orleans. David published his first book "The Leveled Up Life", is the creator of "The One Decision Away Philosophy" and host of the Personal Perseverance Project Podcast.
Episode Highlights:
The moment David sat down with his wife and made the one decision that changed everything.
How fear, faith and daily discipline fuel real transformation.
Why you're never too far gone, and why your next breakthrough could be one choice away.
Quotables:
[00:25:34] - David
"If you're willing to make that one decision today don't worry about three weeks, three months, three years from now. Life will reveal to you what comes next if you're willing to make that one pressing decision in your life today."
[00:45:12] - David
"What you have is plenty because it's so easy to get caught up with the outside noise on social media and the news and the negativity and all of that stuff. But I'm a big believer like what you have in front of you is plenty, and you know what you need to do."
[00:49:26] - David
"You have to take care of yourself first, and then you're the best version of yourself for those people that you care about the most."
David Atkins Links:
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Podcast edited by: Landis Podcast Editing