🚨 SUPPORTING EDUCATION 🚨Every view and share of this episode supports FACES SF, a nonprofit providing educational programs and opportunities for underserved youth and families in San Francisco. Learn more or donate here: https://facessf.org/In this inspiring episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Stephen de Zordo — former pro athlete, toy industry innovator, and founder of Deckhand — to explore how resilience, creativity, and passion drive both business and life.From nearly drowning as a kid to charging 20-foot waves in San Francisco, from creating the hit toy Doodle Top that sold hundreds of millions worldwide, to building a career telling stories for some of the world’s biggest companies, Stephen’s journey is filled with lessons on perseverance, creativity, and mental toughness.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How childhood struggles with ADHD and dyslexia shaped resilience and creativityThe wild origin story behind Doodle Top (and how it became a global hit)Lessons from the toy industry: failing fast, innovating, and scaling bigThe importance of storytelling in business and leadershipHow controlling your mindset can save your life in moments of crisisWhy passion and belief are essential to building meaningful work and teams✨ If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or anyone navigating life’s curveballs, this episode is packed with insight, grit, and inspiration.🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with innovators, athletes, and leaders redefining peak performance.📍 Connect with FACES SF and support their mission: https://facessf.org/#PeakPerformance #Entrepreneurship #ToyIndustry #Resilience #Storytelling 

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