Show Notes
Growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts, John Carter knew he'd inherit "The Family Business." Unfortunately for John, his father's business was being the local boss for the mafia. On his way to taking the reigns, John was shot in the back of the head by a client. His recovery included a coma, prison, physical rehabilitation, and a life transformation he never expected. Listen to all episodes at https://www.BearingScars.com John's website: https://www.johncarterauthor.com John's book, Triggered to Change: https://www.amazon.com/Triggered-Change-Life-Full-Turbulence/dp/B0DWLVRWW5 John's TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/s2-tcE-L0Lg?si=CojjHpu2XPCyogm_ John's business: https://www.titaniumhealthfitness.com/ Mobility Danes of New England: https://www.mobilitydanesofnewengland.com
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