7 Marathons on 7 Continents: The Leadership Lessons Learned That Week

Thinking Independently With Conor Delaney | Powered by Good Life

Thinking Independently With Conor Delaney | Powered by Good Life
7 Marathons on 7 Continents: The Leadership Lessons Learned That Week
Dec 08, 2025 Season 1 Episode 15
Conor Delaney

In Episode 15 of Thinking Independently, Nick LoPresti and Conor Delaney unpack the leadership lessons Conor learned while running 7 marathons on 7 continents in just one week. They dive into what happens mentally, physically, and emotionally when you reach the point where most people would quit and how those moments translate directly into the way advisors lead their teams and build their businesses.

Conor shares powerful reflections on breaking generational patterns, staying grounded through adversity, and choosing grit over excuses when challenges show up. From the freezing isolation of Antarctica to the final finish line surrounded by his kids, each race revealed something new about resilience, mindset, and leading with purpose.

This episode is a reminder that success is not defined at the finish line. It is built in the quiet and unseen moments of preparation, discipline, and commitment. Whether you are growing a practice, leading a team, or trying to stay consistent in a busy season, these lessons will help you break out instead of break down.

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