Armando Cruz has been a friend of Alex's for over 30 years and recently completed a 100-mile race! He is a best-selling author, real estate investor, and a men's mentor. This episode is Part 2, documenting his experience of completing this race, so be sure to check out Part 1 from last week's show to be up-to-date! Key Takeaways: We're back with Part 2! If you haven't listened to Part 1, do yourself a favor and check it out ASAP ;) At the start of the race, what emotions was Armando feeling? Would Armando be able to even complete the race without the support of his family? The pain doesn't last. What was the most difficult part of Armando's race? Mile 55! Everything was hurting. Armando fell close to the edge of a cliff (twice). Did Armando ever feel like quitting? Did Armando bring any technology with him? Armando's wife was incredibly supportive throughout this entire process and she even ran with Armando to help him keep pace. Armando wanted to finish the race in 24 hours. When he was halfway through, he knew it was no longer possible. After running 99 miles, Armando was able to get a boost… from his mind! Armando's legs were shot by mile 25 but he kept pushing past that and achieved the next 75 miles mentally. There is value in doing hard, hard things. Your thoughts become your actions. Not happy? Take action! Mentioned in This Episode: Connect with Armando Cruz: http://www.armandocruz.com/ Part 1: The 100 Mile Race - An Inspiring Story About Perseverance, Determination, & Grit (Part 1) Book Recommendation: The Legacy Code: Modern Man's Guide to Escape Obscurity & Live a Life Unleashed, by Armando Cruz Tweetables: "I wanted my son to catch me in an act of excellence." "To break it down even further, it's just one more step. Just one more step. That was the mantra." "The brain is responsible for keeping you safe, so it's tolerance threshold is a lot less than what you can actually achieve." Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!