You’ve heard it before—“kids these days get a trophy just for showing up.” But what if showing up is the hardest and most powerful part?

In this eye-opening episode of Achieve Your Apex, Chad Hyams flips the script on participation trophies and digs into what they truly represent—not just in childhood sports, but in your everyday life. It’s not about external rewards. It’s about owning the effort, recognizing growth through experience, and learning to see your scars, setbacks, and small wins as trophies you've earned.

🏆 In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why experience matters more than recognition

The science behind reflection, journaling, and growth

How to reclaim the meaning of your personal trophies

Real-life examples of “trophies” you didn’t even know you had

A mindset shift that will help you value effort over applause

💥 Whether it’s a workout you finally did, a mistake you owned, or a challenge you pushed through, you don’t need permission to celebrate. Participation isn’t weakness—it’s courage.

🔖 “You are the only one who knows the fear you overcame, the effort you made, and the steps no one saw.” – Chad Hyams

🎧 Listen now and learn how to wear your experience like a trophy.

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