Mick Unplugged
Austin Hatch: From Tragedy to Triumph with Grit, Faith, and an Unstoppable Purpose
15 May 2025
Austin Hatch is the embodiment of resilience and relentless growth. Surviving not one, but two tragic plane crashes that claimed the lives of his immediate family members, Austin defied the odds and went on to earn a Division 1 basketball scholarship at the University of Michigan. Guided by unwavering faith, a steadfast commitment to his family, and a mindset forged in adversity, Austin now shares his journey and his "GRIT" framework as a sought-after motivational speaker. Honoring those he lost, Austin is dedicated to helping others thrive in the face of adversity and to leaving people and places better than he found them. Takeaways: Purpose is Everything: Austin emphasizes the importance of having a “because” that’s bigger than yourself—his family is his deeper purpose and what keeps him moving forward even during life’s toughest moments. GRIT is a Daily Discipline: Success over the long term is built on daily decisions to show up with growth, resilience, integrity, and a team-first mentality. Austin’s GRIT framework turns adversity into opportunity. Gratitude and Action Go Hand-in-Hand: Practicing gratitude is a conscious choice that can’t coexist with negativity. Pairing this mindset with urgent, intentional action creates real, lasting impact. Sound Bites: “If it’s just for us, we’ll probably throw in the towel, give up. But if we remember that greater purpose, that why...we’ll always be willing to do what it takes to overcome.” “It’s impossible to be truly grateful and very negative at the same time. Those two emotions can’t coexist.” “You may not be the best on the team, but you can be your best for the team.” Quote by Mick: “If you’re not getting better, you’re falling way behind, right?” Connect & Discover Austin: Website: https://austin-hatch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-hatch-530727a6/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austin.j.hatch/ Website: Players for Good FOLLOW MICK ON:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged. Today we have a story full of emotion, full of grit and full of resilience. We're talking to a guy who survived two plane crashes, lost his immediate family and still earned a scholarship to play Division I basketball at the University of Michigan.
His journey from tragedy to triumph is one that you're going to want to hear. You know, when I think of Austin Hatch, I think of toughness, I think of faith, I think of resiliency. But more importantly... Ich denke, dass ich ein guter Mensch bin. Meine Damen und Herren, bitte folgt mir und begrüßt mich. Der Kerl, Mr. Austin Hatch. Austin, wie geht es dir heute, Bruder?
Vielen Dank. Ich freue mich wirklich auf die Vorstellung. Danke für deine kindlichen Worte.
Ich freue mich wirklich darauf. Nein, absolut. Awesome, Mann. Weißt du, ich beginne normalerweise mit einer Frage für alle meine Gäste auf Mick Unplugged. Aber du weißt, ich kenne deine Geschichte. Ich bin ein Follower deiner für über zehn Jahre jetzt. When I ask you, Austin, what's your because? What's that thing that's deeper than your why? What's your purpose today?
What would Austin Hatch say his because is?
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