Mark Pollock: How to Build Resilience Through Adversity and Purpose

What if resilience wasn’t about bouncing back—but building forward?

Mark Pollock has faced challenges most people can barely imagine. Blind at 22. Paralyzed at 39. Yet somehow, he transformed personal tragedy into global impact, and became a pioneer in human resilience and possibility.

From racing to the South Pole to co-founding a movement to cure paralysis, Mark’s mission is simple but radical: use adversity as a catalyst for purpose.

In this episode, Mark opens up about the moments that tested him, the mindset shifts that saved him, and the tools anyone can use to grow through difficulty—not just go through it.

You'll learn:

• Why purpose isn’t something you find—it’s something you build

• The critical difference between chosen and unchosen challenges

• How to use “flow” and “recovery” to unlock sustainable performance

• Why setting boundaries is a form of strength, not weakness

• How to reflect on the past to make your future more intentional

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to High Net Purpose

00:23 – Meet Mark Pollock: Blind, Paralyzed—and Unstoppable

01:53 – Finding Purpose After Life-Altering Adversity

05:01 – Flow, Recovery & the Science of Resilience

11:13 – How He Balances Drive, Pain & Purpose

22:11 – Why Competition Needs Collaboration

25:20 – Final Thoughts from Mark Pollock

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