Why I Still Do Personal Training and Why You Must Stay Connected to  Your Calling | Ep. 488

Why I Still Do Personal Training and Why You Must Stay Connected to Your Calling | Ep. 488

July 20, 2026 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 486

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Todd Durkin discusses the importance of personal training and staying connected to one's calling.

What if the very thing you're trying to grow beyond is actually the thing God created you to do? Lately, I've been getting the same question over and over again: "Todd, with everything you've got going on—gyms, franchises, masterminds, speaking, books, coaching executives... why are you still personally training clients" It's a fair question. This week, after spending every morning training the New Orleans Saints and then coaching everyone from NFL athletes to men and women in their 60s and 70s, the answer became crystal clear. Coaching isn't simply something I do... it's who I am. It's part of my calling. It's one of the purest ways I can serve others and honor the gifts God has given me. Whether it's personal training 1:1, coaching a small-group or large-group training session, or leading a retreat or live-event, I LOVE coaching! And maybe that's the question you need to ask yourself today. Not, "What do I do?" but, "Who am I?" Because when you discover your divine uniqueness and stay obedient to it, everything changes. Success isn't about drifting away from the work that made you come alive. It's about continually finding ways to live inside your calling, no matter what season…

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