Lessons from the Terminally Ill — What We Learn When We Learn We Are Dying | Travis Luther

In this episode of Winners Find a Way, host Trent M. Clark welcomes Travis Luther, a five-time founder (with 2 successful exits), sociologist, and trauma-informed leadership coach. Travis shares deep, personal insights from his groundbreaking research: interviews with terminally ill individuals who opened up about what truly matters when time is no longer guaranteed. From rural poverty and taking custody of his brothers at 16 to building multiple successful companies and leading as a former EO Colorado President, Travis’s path is one of grit, redemption, and relentless pursuit of meaning. This conversation is packed with transformational insights for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone ready to stop waiting and start living intentionally. Key Highlights: Travis’ powerful backstory: from poverty to purpose The turning point that led him to study people facing death—and what they regret most 4 transformational truths from his upcoming book: Stop pretending you have forever Love like you're leaving Don’t waste time in unproductive relationships Design a life that feels authentically yours Why trauma-informed leadership is essential for high performers The difference between building success vs. building significance Upcoming Book Launch – July 2025 What We Learn When We Learn We Are Dying: Life Advice from the Terminally Ill Join the pre-order list and learn more at: 🌐 www.travisluther.com Travis Luther’s Current Offerings: Midlife Alignment Workshop What We Learn When We Learn We Are Dying Workshop Trauma and Entrepreneurship Training & Coaching 1:1 Purpose Coaching for Leaders and Founders About Travis Luther Travis Luther, MA is a respected sociologist and expert in childhood trauma and its effects on leadership. With five startups under his belt and features in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, and Forbes, he brings unmatched insight into building purpose-driven lives and organizations. 📲 Connect with Travis: LinkedIn Instagram Website & Book Info Follow & Connect with Trent Clark: 💡 Website: Leadershipity.com 🎙️ Winners Find a Way Podcast: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast 📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/ Grab a copy of the Book Leading Winning Team : https://leadingwinningteams.trent-clark.com/bookrecording79 🚀 FREE GIFT ALERT! Want to take your leadership to the next level? Download "The Pyramid of Leadershipity" for FREE! This powerful guide breaks down the essential steps to becoming an elite leader—from mindset to execution. Grab your copy now! 👉 PYRAMID OF LEADERSHIPITY #WinnersFindAWay #TrentClark #TravisLuther #WhatWeLearnWhenWeLearnWeAreDying #Leadership #TerminalWisdom #MidlifeClarity #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Entrepreneurship #TraumaInformedLeadership #LeadingWinningTeams #EO