Surviving a Parent's Worst Nightmare with David Asbury

In this powerful episode of Eternal Optimist, David Asbury shares his inspiring journey of healing and hope after the tragic loss of his son to suicide. He speaks about the incredible support he received from loved ones and the founding of the Samuel L Asbury Foundation for suicide prevention and awareness. David also reflects on his personal growth as a leader through his favorite question, "How is this helping you to be a better leader?" and how it has fueled his passion for giving back to the community. Listeners will gain valuable insights into mental health awareness, gender differences in relationships, and the importance of resilience and faith during difficult times. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and hope.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• 00:00:00 Finding Strength In Tough Times: Interview With David Asbury
• 00:01:18 - David Asbury's story of enduring the tragic loss of his son, Sam
• 00:03:32 - Overcoming the tragic loss of a child
• 00:04:38 - Remembering Sam: a tribute to a great athlete and young man
• 00:06:38 - Sam's success in moving from university to Northwestern Mutual internship
• 00:07:43 - The perfectionism of Sam: a strength and weakness
• 00:09:10 - Sam Asbury: a life of athleticism and success
• 00:11:06 - A heartbreaking message from a troubled young man
• 00:14:19 - The inspiring care and devotion of friends during a difficult time
• 00:16:42 - Finding purpose and honor in tragedy
• 00:18:05 - Honoring a loved one by living life in a way that makes them proud
• 00:20:34 - Sam's success in the Dogwood Invitation and a heartwarming story of friendship
• 00:25:33 - Importance of acknowledging struggles and creating hope for mental health awareness
• 00:26:49 - Supporting youth sports and mental health: two organizations close to our hearts
• 00:30:55 - Self-reflection and humility in performance evaluation
• 00:35:31 - Exploring gender differences in relationship depth
• 00:37:20 - Reflections on work and life after honoring a loved one
• 00:40:11 - Senior principal balances multiple ventures and family responsibilities
• 00:40:18 - Work is not everything: a realization and a book recommendation
• 00:42:07 - The importance of resilience in tough times

Links And Resources:

• David Asbury on LinkedIn
• Grace Asbury - The Greatest Angel

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