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E279: Are You Living in Survival Mode… or Building a Life?

Mark Delaney

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Most people don’t realize they’re living in survival mode.

You wake up, get through the day, handle what’s in front of you… and repeat.
 But deep down, you know you were made for more than just getting by.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Heng Lim, who experienced survival in a way most of us can’t imagine—escaping the Cambodian Killing Fields as a child.

His story brings a powerful question to the surface:

Are you just surviving… or are you building something with your life?

We talk about:

  •  What survival mode actually looks like (and how it hides in everyday life) 
  •  The shift from reacting to life → creating a life 
  •  How purpose is formed through adversity 
  •  Why your past doesn’t disqualify you—it can actually shape your future 

This conversation will challenge the way you think about your life and give you a new lens for what’s possible.

Because the goal isn’t just to survive.

It’s to build a life that matters.

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