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EP779: How Facing the Hardest Climb of My Life Made Me a Better Leader - Armando Cruz

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In this special episode, Alex Pardo sits down with Armando Cruz to unpack his life-changing experience hiking the tallest mountain in the Dominican Republic. Guided by faith, camaraderie, and determination, they uncover valuable lessons about community, perseverance, and giving back. Hear how this experience reshaped his outlook on life, business, and what it truly means to live with purpose.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The value of embracing challenges and difficult experiences

  • Lessons on the meaning of true wealth and the simple yet joyful lives of those living in poverty

  • Positive impact of community, brotherhood, and supporting one another, especially during times of hardship

  • Benefits of unplugging from technology and distractions to focus on what truly matters

  • Key elements in creating a life of purpose and meaningful impact

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

TWEETABLES

  • "You can't be the light of the world and be darkness in your household." - Alex Pardo

  • "Don't ask for life to be easier, but ask to be stronger."- Alex Pardo

  • Confidence breeds confidence. And when you don't have it, borrow it from somebody because it feeds you.”- Alex Pardo

  • "Simplicity doesn't give you the luxury of distraction." - Armando Cruz

ABOUT ARMANDO CRUZ

Armando is the creator of the Cleanse & Renewal Program, the Modern Man Virtual Summit, and the R.I.C.H. Man Experience. He is co-owner of Cruz Country Fitness & Physical Therapy with his wife, Christian.

Armando has climbed mountains, run over 50 miles in a day in swamps filled with snakes and alligators, has lived out of his car, and has rollerbladed and surfed in hurricanes, but his biggest adventure has been fatherhood.

He was born and raised in Miami, FL, and is the proud dad of three amazing children. He has been married for over 10 years to his beautiful wife, Christian.

CONNECT WITH ARMANDO

🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959

📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo

🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/

FOLLOW ALEX ON:

★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25

★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15

★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo

★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo

★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25

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Manage episode 459609939 series 2931824
Content provided by Alex Pardo. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Alex Pardo or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this special episode, Alex Pardo sits down with Armando Cruz to unpack his life-changing experience hiking the tallest mountain in the Dominican Republic. Guided by faith, camaraderie, and determination, they uncover valuable lessons about community, perseverance, and giving back. Hear how this experience reshaped his outlook on life, business, and what it truly means to live with purpose.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The value of embracing challenges and difficult experiences

  • Lessons on the meaning of true wealth and the simple yet joyful lives of those living in poverty

  • Positive impact of community, brotherhood, and supporting one another, especially during times of hardship

  • Benefits of unplugging from technology and distractions to focus on what truly matters

  • Key elements in creating a life of purpose and meaningful impact

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

TWEETABLES

  • "You can't be the light of the world and be darkness in your household." - Alex Pardo

  • "Don't ask for life to be easier, but ask to be stronger."- Alex Pardo

  • Confidence breeds confidence. And when you don't have it, borrow it from somebody because it feeds you.”- Alex Pardo

  • "Simplicity doesn't give you the luxury of distraction." - Armando Cruz

ABOUT ARMANDO CRUZ

Armando is the creator of the Cleanse & Renewal Program, the Modern Man Virtual Summit, and the R.I.C.H. Man Experience. He is co-owner of Cruz Country Fitness & Physical Therapy with his wife, Christian.

Armando has climbed mountains, run over 50 miles in a day in swamps filled with snakes and alligators, has lived out of his car, and has rollerbladed and surfed in hurricanes, but his biggest adventure has been fatherhood.

He was born and raised in Miami, FL, and is the proud dad of three amazing children. He has been married for over 10 years to his beautiful wife, Christian.

CONNECT WITH ARMANDO

🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959

📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo

🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/

FOLLOW ALEX ON:

★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25

★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15

★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo

★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo

★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25

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