Pep talks and practical advice for whatever challenges you’re facing
I’m Josh Martin: a cancer survivor, author and motivational speaker. And welcome to Badge of Awesome. Here you’ll find a growing collection of stories and personal development resources focused on helping you make the tough times in life less tough.
Wellness webinars, books, guest speaking & more
Cultivate wellness in your team with UpLift: a motivational webinar series featuring 16 entertaining modules and a slew of practical resources. Learn more.
Enjoy my latest book, “Simply Blunderful: A cancer survivor’s illustrated guide to flaming tennis balls, camping catastrophes and the many obstacles life throws our way.” Learn more.
Book me as a guest speaker for your next wellness or mental health event. Learn more.
Stories: rev up your resilience while enjoying a few laughs.
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Chapter 37: The School of Hard Knocks – What life’s misadventures taught me about blunderful resilience
If I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that life is awesome. It’s full of things like paper monsters, flaming tennis balls, epic toboggan races and surprise birthday parties that make you grateful to still be here. And if I’ve learned anything else, it’s that life is awful. It’s full of stinging nettles and wolves […]
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Sarah, Therapist – Winnipeg, MB
“You took a terrible experience, turned it into art and are finding ways to use it to help others.”
Chris, Social Worker – Kitchener, ON
“I love the stories. They add so much to the lessons, rather than just a list of resilience ideas.”
Dr. Karen Armstrong – Timmins, ON