Eric Recker: WIN the NOW to Show Up, Level Up, and Thrive

Author: Dean Newlund
Published: Tue 19 Aug 2025
Episode Link: https://leadovation.simplecast.com/episodes/eric-recker-winthenow-to-show-up-level-up-and-thrive-XuvyVyaD

About Eric Recker:

Dr. Eric Recker is a dentist, husband, father, keynote speaker, Elite Success Coach, author, pilot, mountain climber, and recovering triathlete. In the second half of life, he’s dedicated to helping others close the gap to their best selves and master the art of living in the moment—what he calls #WINtheNOW.

In this episode, Dean Newlund and Eric Recker discuss:

Why clarity of purpose must come before achievement
Using small daily actions to build lasting resilience
Embracing challenges as opportunities for personal growth
Staying present and practicing gratitude in everyday life
Applying the mountain-climbing metaphor to life’s mental and emotional obstacles

Key Takeaways:

Achievements feel richer and more sustainable when pursued with a clearly defined and deeply personal “why” rather than chasing goals for the sake of appearance, status, or external validation.
Keeping a daily log of both small wins and the lessons learned from setbacks can train the brain to focus on the positive, build gratitude, and create a more balanced and resilient mindset over time.
Incorporating simple “micro-resilience” practices—like a two-minute power pose, short mindful walks, or intentional deep breathing—can quickly shift energy and mindset, helping you recover focus throughout the day.
Exploring new interests through small, low-risk experiments instead of waiting for the “perfect” passion to reveal itself allows you to discover what truly excites you and prevents years of feeling stuck in uncertainty.

"If you don’t know why you’re climbing the mountain, you’re not going to find the answer at the top.” — Eric Recker

Connect with Eric Recker:

Website: https://ericrecker.com

Book: The False Sense of Urgency and How to #WINtheNOW: https://ericrecker.com/book-info/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-recker-583849278/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.recker.1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docrecker/

See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I

Connect with Dean:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw

Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/

The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/