Sometimes, the life of our dreams isn’t the life we need.It’s easy to be caught up in material things and get distracted by shiny objects. We often believe that having a massive house and expensive cars equates to success. Plus, shopping without looking at the price tags and going on expensive trips is a sign of success. But correlating success to financial achievements only brings harm by sowing the seeds of greed. This creates an endless cycle of insatiable desire, wanting more and more yet never feeling satisfied.In this episode, Mark Whitacre recounts the largest price-fixing case in US history that utterly destroyed his life and mind. He discusses how he recovered his faith and hope in the aftermath of this ordeal. Mark also shares the psychological effects of corporate greed and the harrowing experience of working as an FBI informant. Lastly, he goes on to discuss his inspiring story of finding faith and purpose in prison.Listen to this episode if you want to find out what a significant life means.3 Reasons to Listen:Find out Mark’s incredible journey through addiction, loss, and faith.Discover the effects of addiction, corporate greed, and materialism on a person’s mental and spiritual health.Learn how faith can help you lead a significant life.ResourcesThe Informant! by Steven SoderberghConnect with Mark: WebsiteSeek Go Create: Selflessness as the Key to Living a Better Life with Richard LuiCoach: A Story of Success Redefined by Tim WindersSubscribe to our website to get resources from our guests and receive updates on our latest giveaways and episodes.Episode DetailsEpisode Highlights[04:02] Who’s Mark?He is currently 64 years old, and the price-fixing case took place 32 years ago.Back then, he was the Divisional President of the Biotech Division at ADM, a Fortune 500 company.Today, Mark is a father to three adult children with his wife of 42 years and blessed to have a second chance.[05:37] Definition of SuccessThirty-two years ago, success meant the size of his house and the number of jets he had.But today, he believes success is living a meaningful life and the impact you leave behind on the world rather than materialism.[05:57] “I would feel strongly that success is really more a life of significance, kind of what you’re leaving behind when I’m no longer here because I can see the end of life a lot closer than I can the beginning of life.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisAlso, he strongly feels that the younger generation is obtaining wisdom beyond their years to mentor others younger than...

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