Show Up to Win: Mastering Resilience with Dwayne Morton
Show Up to Win: Mastering Resilience with Dwayne Morton  
Podcast: Business Insider: Round Table Podcast
Published On: Sat Feb 21 2026
Description: In this episode of Business Insider Roundtable, host Andrew Jones sits down with Dwayne Morton, a powerhouse author, coach, and podcast host, whose life journey exemplifies resilience, mindset, and purpose. Dwayne shares his story of overcoming immense personal challenges, including surviving a police shooting by inches and living with a misdiagnosed blood disease for 18 years. He discusses how these experiences shaped his mindset, leading him to help others achieve their highest potential.Dwayne’s message is clear: showing up with intention, presence, and resilience is key to unlocking success. He dives deep into the difference between resilience and stubbornness, teaching listeners how to make intentional decisions and navigate setbacks with a solution-oriented mindset. He also shares his daily approach to success—his “Dwayne’s Daily Plan of Attack,” focusing on gratitude, self-care, movement, and adaptability to guide anyone toward their best self.Key takeaways from this episode:How to cultivate an “athletic mindset” and become the apex predator in your own lifeWhy resilience is about responding, not reacting, to life’s challengesHow surviving a police shooting reshaped Dwayne’s life purpose and gave him a mission to serve othersPractical strategies for overcoming trauma and building a comebackThe importance of adaptability and taking action, even when life feels overwhelmingDwayne also discusses his coaching philosophy, why mindset is everything, and how to make significant strides toward your goals, even when the road is tough.Key Topics Discussed:Resilience vs. Stubbornness: Understanding the difference and how to apply resilience in the face of adversityThe Importance of Showing Up: How intentionality and presence lead to long-term successDwayne’s Daily Plan of Attack: A holistic approach to achieving daily success through gratitude, self-care, movement, and adaptabilitySurviving Trauma: How to overcome PTSD and survivor’s guilt after life-changing eventsThe Power of Purpose: Finding meaning through hardship and using it to fuel future achievementsDon’t miss this episode if you're ready to level up your resilience, mindset, and approach to life. Dwayne Morton’s journey is a powerful reminder that no matter the setback, we can always show up and win.