From Loss to Leadership | Discipline, Faith & Resilience

Описание: A childhood shaped by loss, discipline, and perseverance — and a life rebuilt through purpose.

In this deeply personal episode of Everything Is Personal, Len May sits down with Newton Zang to explore how early adversity, elite athletic discipline, and faith shaped his journey as an entrepreneur and leader.

Newton shares powerful stories about growing up as an immigrant, losing his mother at a young age, being raised by a single father, and learning resilience through years of elite sports training. From losing early tournaments to facing repeated rejection, Newton explains how discipline, resourcefulness, and community helped him persevere — both in business and in life.

This conversation dives into mental health, trauma, faith, entrepreneurship, failure, and the importance of safe communities where vulnerability becomes strength.

Key Takeaways:

Growing up as an immigrant and rebuilding from zero
Losing a parent and the long-term impact of unprocessed trauma
Discipline learned through elite sports training
Failure, rejection, and perseverance in entrepreneurship
Scholarships, resilience, and refusing to quit
Faith, identity, and healing through community
Mental health, vulnerability, and emotional resilience

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & meeting Newton Zang
01:10 – A father’s belief and building discipline early
04:00 – Sports, training 36 hours a week & mental toughness
07:00 – Parenting, rebellion & trusting guidance
11:40 – Immigration from China to Canada
12:50 – Losing a parent at a young age
16:30 – Trauma, grief & emotional suppression
20:10 – Therapy, healing & mental health awareness
22:40 – Losing, rejection & early failure
24:50 – Applying to 33 scholarships & perseverance
28:50 – Finally winning after years of rejection
31:00 – Purpose, business & creating impact
34:30 – Faith, identity & personal transformation
39:00 – Healing through community & vulnerability
42:20 – Failure as growth, not defeat
48:20 – Discipline, habits & accountability
55:40 – Music, concerts & personal influences
01:04:00 – Growing up, identity & early memories
01:05:45 – Where to connect with Newton
01:07:00 – Final reflections & closing thoughts

If you’ve ever struggled with setbacks, purpose, or identity — this episode will resonate deeply.

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