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hat is life if not a perpetual pursuit of happiness—a desire that permeates, consciously or instinctively, through all of our endeavors? This natural aspiration towards a better and happier life is the driving force of human achievement. How does one attain that elusive state? Is there a shortcut to happiness? Is the journey rough or smooth? How can we best prepare to embark on this voyage to happiness? These questions and many more are the subject of The Antony Gordon Show, a podcast that strives to debunk pop culture myths and misconceptions through engaging discourse between the host, Antony Gordon, and his guests.

There are myriad prophets, lecturers, and self-proclaimed gurus that most of us turn to for help and guidance when faced with disappointments and setbacks. But Gordon stands out among the rest. On top of his podcast, he also acts as a consultant and life coach to celebrities and elite athletes and is a highly sought-after motivational speaker. Having spent years life-coaching and consulting people in the entertainment industry, who are successful and affluent by all standards, he soon discovered that many of them were not genuinely happy, nor did they know how to attain this state. No matter how hard they looked around, there were no textbooks, no guidelines, and no shortcuts to happiness. The idea of the podcast came along as an answer on how to fill this void, and Gordon filled it up with unobtrusive, yet wise and practical advice—with the voices of remarkable personalities who have proven their worth through life achievements, in spite of the bumpy road they took to get there.

Pop culture has long claimed that "a happy life is a pain-free life," a statement that Gordon counters in one of his memorable episodes, arguing that "pain is, in fact, the price that one has to pay for greatness." He goes on to say: "Pain is the wonderful opportunity to take this stumbling block and make it into a stepping stone." He takes the old adage "no pain no gain" further, calling to dispel myths and "fill the void with tools for life." One such tool is a metaphoric umbrella that Gordon wants to give his audience so that they can "dance in the rain," rather than wait for the perfect moment to begin the life's work.

Can you imagine a supermarket shelf with a sign that reads "tools for life?" The line for it would likely be out the door...However, The Antony Gordon Show podcast is that every source of precious knowledge and life recipes, spelled out by the host and his guests. You can catch up on the latest episodes of Spotify and iTunes.

In a world where there are many distractions leading us away from our ideal paths, having guidance and advice is often what we need to get us back on track.

The Antony Gordon Show, known around the world as a “GPS for life” is guiding people all around the world in a positive direction, one podcast at a time.

Recently featured on the show was NFL star Marshall Newhouse. As a person with 10 years experience in the intense world of professional football, Newhouse has certainly attained an array of valuable knowledge, not only about football; but life, and how to overcome the obstacles that many of us face.

As a show that aims to uncover the stories of successful people and turn their experiences into case studies that can teach us all, Newhouse is certainly an ideal candidate.

Like many others at Newhouse’s level, he understands that life is not what happens to you, but what you make of it - this is a recurring theme in the show and something that we all need to keep in mind. Our experiences do not define us, but our actions do. In the words of Newhouse; “It’s less about the things that you put in front of you and more about how you react to them in the moment, and then long term. I throw determination at hard situations, and use that as well as being adaptable.”


Newhouse has taken precautions to ensure that his future post-football does not end in bankruptcy or the feeling of no purpose, he has used his unique resources to learn and seek new information while also teaching others the knowledge that he has gathered. He is a true role model to people all around the world, using his large platform to influence others to do good and to prosper, rather than to “flex” for 15 minutes of fame.

Between chats about football and Newhouse’s time with the renowned Patriots, host Antony Gordon’s ability to really connect on a deeper level and his thought provoking questions brought about a beautiful message; “We forget that we are all connected, and due to this there’s a chance to have a serious effect on someone's life by being a beacon of light for them, whether it's a small act or taking on the position of a role model to guide someone or push them along in the right direction” - Newhouse. This is something that we can all apply to our lives. If everybody truly tried to make a positive impact in some way, it would be a different planet.

To hear the full episode and to see the rest of The Antony Gordon Show’s library, head to Spotify or Apple Podcasts - and prepare to be inspired.