Ep. 187 - Michael Ball - Be + Do = Have
Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell
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Show Notes
Michael Ball was raised in northern Virginia — a three-sport athlete and economics graduate from Radford University, where he also played varsity tennis. He began in banking, became a financial advisor in 1983, opened the Manassas office for Scott & Stringfellow, and advanced into senior leadership roles through its evolution into BB&T and Truist Wealth. His proudest leadership work? Building elite advisors through the “Topgun” development program — treating his team like clients. He now leads Ball Consulting, helping advisors and firms grow with clarity and discipline.
3:15 Injury, Adversity & Comeback Mindset
5:38 Mentorship & Career Breakthrough
7:00 Culture, Leadership & Client-First Success
11:18 Black Swan Events & Market Resilience
13:50 Elite Advisors & Process-Driven Performance
15:25 Reading Habits of High Performers
19:38 Reflection of Your Mental State
23:54 Strategic Growth & Long-Term Success
29:42 Saving, Investing & Wealth Discipline
34:23 “Eating The Seed Corn” & Short-Term Thinking
38:00 What Should I Not Be Doing?
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