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107 | The Art of the Comeback: Lessons from Mike Tyson’s Rollercoaster Journey
Episode Summary: Join Dr. Toby Brooks in this introspective episode of "Becoming UnDone" as he dives into the complex and riveting life story of Mike Tyson. Known for embracing failure, setbacks, and adversity, the podcast delves into how Tyson's early life of chaos and subsequent rise to become the youngest heavyweight boxing champion encapsulates resilience and redemption. Through Tyson's turbulent career, Brooks reflects on the lessons one can extract from his journey, creating a narrative filled with redemption, vulnerability, and growth. In the episode, Brooks emphasizes the duality of Tyson's life as both a story of unprecedented...
You. Aren’t. Done. YET.
Becoming UnDone: Where High Achievers Turn Setbacks into Comebacks. Join Dr. Toby Brooks as he guides you through the art of transforming unfinished goals into unstoppable growth, one inspiring story at a time.
Achievers aim high, but to fall short is fundamentally human. Sometimes we fail. Sometimes we simply run out of time. Either way, it is what we do with the end of one chapter that can make all the difference in the next. Do we fall apart at the seams, coming undone to be forever branded as someone who lost? Or do we see the fuller picture, recognizing that the task remains unfinished and understanding that the end of a chapter isn’t the same as the end of the story. Becoming UnDone is the podcast for those who dare bravely, try mightily, and grow relentlessly. Join author, speaker, and host Dr. Toby Brooks as he invites a new guest each episode to examine how high achievers can transform from falling apart to falling into place.
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106 | Against the Grain: Why the Safe Path Holds You Back
Show Notes EP106 | Against the Grain: Why the Safe Path Holds You Back Episode Summary In this episode of Becoming UnDone, host Toby Brooks dives into the core idea that traditional paths to success are not always the best or only options. Drawing from personal...
105 | Creating the Impossible: The Stories Behind Rick Dobbertin’s Legendary Builds
Show Notes EP105 | Creating the Impossible: The Stories Behind Rick Dobbertin’s Legendary Builds About the Guest: Rick Dobbertin is a renowned engineer, fabricator, and entrepreneur known for his groundbreaking work in the field of custom car building and vehicular...
104 | Three Ways to Know It’s Time to Quit Your Job: Lessons from an Overstayed Welcome
Show Notes EP104: Three Ways to Know It’s Time to Quit Your Job: Lessons from an Overstayed Welcome About the Host: In this episode, Toby Brooks, a speaker, author, professor, and forever student, shares his reflections on life experiences that have shaped his...
103 | KING OF THE WORLD with Taye Brooks, College Freshman, Texas All-State/All-District HS Baseball Athlete
Show Notes EP103: KING OF THE WORLD with Taye Brooks, College Freshman, Texas All-State/All-District HS Baseball Athlete About the Guest: Taye Brooks is a college freshman at Lubbock Christian University with an avid passion for sports, particularly baseball, which...
102 | TESTIMONY with Dr. Carly Dillard, Nursing Professor and Podcast Host
Show Notes EP102: TESTIMONY with Dr. Carly Dillard, Nursing Professor and Podcast Host About the Guest: Dr. Carly Dillard is a clinical assistant professor at Baylor University, esteemed for her profound background in nursing education. She holds an advanced degree...
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toby brooks
Strategic in purpose. Relentless in pursuit. Better Every Day.
My life’s purpose is to help others discover and pursue theirs.
I’m Toby. I’m a dreamer, a learner, and a doer. I’m currently a professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. My life’s purpose is to help others discover and pursue theirs. I’ve published more than 20 books, 30 peer-reviewed articles, and 200+ magazine articles in a diverse career as an athletic trainer, professor, and automotive journalist.
I have an AS from Southeastern Illinois College, a BS from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and both an MA and PhD from the University of Arizona. As a certified athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist, I have worked with the likes of the Las Vegas Raiders, USA Baseball, Arena football, and minor league baseball in pro sports, several colleges and universities, and nearly a dozen different high schools in a career that has spanned two decades.
I’m a proud dad, husband, author, and speaker and I relentlessly pursue better every day.
