EP 84 * Sean Klicka * Born Without Hands. Earned a Black Belt. The Mindset That Changed Everything

Some people make excuses. Sean Klicka keeps making history. Born without hands, Sean refused to let what other people may call "limitations" define his future. Instead, he earned a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, built a life around discipline, overcame devastating personal loss, and developed a mindset that is contagious and continues to inspire everyone around him. In this episode of Targeted, Atlas Aultman sits down with Sean Klicka to discuss mental health, resilience, overcoming adversity, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, depression, grief, PTSD, dogs, leadership, confidence, and why your greatest disability is often your own mind. Whether you're an athlete, veteran, entrepreneur, first responder, or simply fighting your own battles, this conversation will challenge the way you think about hardship and personal growth. In this episode ✔ Born without hands ✔ Becoming a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt ✔ Mental health for men ✔ Depression and anxiety ✔ Losing parents and friends ✔ Suicide awareness ✔ Why dogs save lives ✔ Building confidence ✔ Self-reliance ✔ Farm life ✔ Leadership ✔ Paddle boarding for mental health ✔ Why details matter ✔ Living with purpose ✔ Never giving up 👇 What lesson impacted you the most? Subscribe for more conversations with world-class performers, veterans, entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders every week. CHAPTERS 00:00 Born Without Hands 00:35 Meet Sean Klicka 01:20 Farm Life & Raising Your Own Food 02:08 Why Dogs Save Lives 03:40 Mental Health & PTSD 05:10 Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 09:12 Living Without Hands 11:30 Why Details Matter 13:18 Building Confidence 15:40 Paddle Boarding & Mental Health 18:50 Losing Friends 24:05 Losing His Father 27:20 The Mindset That Changes Everything 34:00 Final Lessons   SPECIAL OFFERS & SPONSORS: - Atlas Aultman’s FREE Book: atlasaultman.com - FIGHT SCRUB: All-natural disinfectant & soap – 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS at getfightscrub.com - BUCKED UP Supplements: 20% off with code ATLAS25 at buckedup.com - LEADERS-KIT.com: Leadership training, coaching, and seminars to elevate your team or business - Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collections/targeted-podcast *SPONSOR THIS SHOW/GUEST APPLICATIONS: win@leaders-kit.com Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already. This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us, or be left out. No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.