On this episode Tony and Ruel meet Frank McKinney at The Ultra Diner. Straight off Frank-McKinney.com, he is described as a "true modern day Renaissance man: Real Estate Artist, 6x International Bestselling Author (in 5 genres), Philanthro-Capitalist, Ultramarathoner, Actor, and Aspirational Speaker who sees opportunities and creates markets where none existed before."
- 03:06 Franks and Tony remembering their Badwater 135s.
- 05:19 Everything goes black.
- 08:44 Frank’s background and the imaginary eraser.
- 12:00 Constructive outlet for a destructive tendency.
- 15:02 Flipping the crack house.
- 18:48 Tennis school for a PhD in real estate.
- 21:45 Overcoming doubt and standing out by taking an artist approach.
- 32:26 Life advice on handling fear and exercise risk tolerance.
- 37:00 Regrets on the porch rocking chair.
- 37:30 Don’t let fear stop you. Embrace the sensation. When I’m afraid, I know about to undertake a risk as a result of wanting a big change or big challenge in my life.
- 38:38 DNF. A failure is a failure. Learn from it.
- 40:12 Badwater 135 and going to the gallows.
- 45:07 Returning to Badwater. Seeking the elusive perfect emotional and mental race.
- 48:00 Retiring from ultra running. Life lessons in all terrain vehicles.
- 56:00 Overcoming the doubts after Father Crowley.
- 58:17 Picking a crew for Badwater 135.
- 01:01:53 The double-edged sword of family in crew.
- 01:05:35 Six-shooter and gargoyles.
- 01:08:01 Poverty in Haiti and Caring House Project Foundation.
- 01:17:57 Frank’s booksale proceeds go to the foundation.
- 01:18:30 Homelessness, the swap, the tours, the message.
- 01:27:52 The books and writing them.
- 01:33:43 Experience a flame thrower.
- 01:34:55 Grand Unveiling of Frank McKinney’s Final Masterpiece: 3492 South Ocean
- 01:39:03 The roof is on fire.
Frank McKinney
http://www.frank-mckinney.com/about-frank/
Real Estate Artistry
http://www.frank-mckinney.com/oceanfront-estates/
Attend the Grand Unveiling of Frank McKinney’s FINAL Masterpiece!
Flame Thrower Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x75bkvLO_hE
The Caring House Foundation
http://www.frank-mckinney.com/caring-house-project/
Special Thanks:
Frank McKinney, also on Facebook & Instagram (@thefrankmckinney)
Dorothy Lane Music: www.dorothylanemusic.com