The Journey with Tony D’Urso: How to Build Resilience and Overcome Adversity as an Entrepreneur

The Journey with Tony D’Urso: How to Build Resilience and Overcome Adversity as an Entrepreneur

Author: Curry Coast Community Radio August 27, 2026 Duration: 57:43

What if the adversity standing in your way could actually become part of your advantage?

Success isn’t about avoiding setbacks – it’s about developing the resilience to keep moving through them. For entrepreneurs and business leaders, adversity can either stop your progress or strengthen you for what’s next.

Eric Bailey went from being told he might never walk to becoming a professional basketball player, global speaker, and CEO of a multi-million-dollar enterprise. He shares the principles behind Championship DNA, why vision requires action, how accountability accelerates growth, and what entrepreneurs can learn from elite athletes about performing under pressure.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to develop the resilience to keep moving through adversity

• Why vision creates direction – but action creates results

• How preparation turns unexpected opportunities into breakthroughs

• What elite athletes can teach entrepreneurs about habits and accountability

• Why your past doesn’t have to determine your future

Show Notes and Transcript

Host: Tony D’Urso; Producer: Tony D’Urso


The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program.


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