Chris Rushing: How Chasing Purpose Trumps Profit

“Motivation is fleeting. Discipline is doing it every day because you love yourself enough to keep showing up.”
Have you ever wondered if your work truly matters, not just for the bottom line but for your soul? In this episode we sit down with Chris Michael Rushing—an infantry Marine turned coach and speaker—who shares how the battlefield, divorce, and a decades‑long journey of purpose led him here.
Chris begins as a young man tested by life’s trials, from a childhood without full support to the intensity of Marine Corps training, all shaping his identity and what he would eventually offer the world. He then brings us deep into a pivotal moment where he realized that the real mission isn’t out there—it’s within: reconnecting with your origin, reclaiming your power, strengthening your lineage, and building a lasting legacy. Every personal story he tells ripples into how he now shows up in business—with a servant’s heart.
As you listen you’ll feel inspired to serve yourself first, to quiet the noise, to step into clarity and discipline, and to bring real impact to your work and relationships. Because business isn’t just about profit—it’s about purpose.
P.S. Take one small step today in service—either to yourself or someone else. That step becomes the spark for something bigger.

Guest Bio
Chris Michael Rushing is a former U.S. Marine turned transformational coach and keynote speaker. After navigating personal loss, divorce, and a high‑stakes career pivot, Chris found his purpose in helping others reconnect with what truly matters. His Four Alignments framework (Origin, Power, Lineage, Legacy) guides leaders and everyday people alike to show up with clarity, conviction, and a servant’s heart. When he’s not speaking, writing or training, he’s fueling his fire with fitness, breath work and Middle Eastern meals shared with loved ones.
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