Power Surge: Dashrath Manjhi – The Man Who Moved a Mountain

In today’s Power Surge, we’re diving into the
incredible true story of Dashrath Manjhi, a man
who spent 22 years carving a path through a mountain—by hand! His
story is one of determination, resilience, and the power
of a single person to make a massive impact.
Episode Highlights

🪨 A Promise and a Mission – How Dashrath’s
personal tragedy ignited an unbreakable resolve.
22 Years, One Hammer, and Pure Determination –
The unbelievable journey of a man vs. a mountain.
The Legacy of the Mountain Man – How his efforts
transformed an entire community and continue to inspire the world
today.
Your Takeaway – What can we learn from his
relentless pursuit, and how can we apply that to our own
challenges?


Source: All That's Interesting


If you’re facing an uphill battle, remember: small,
consistent efforts can break down even the toughest
obstacles. What’s your “mountain,” and what’s one step
you can take today to start carving your way through it? Drop a
comment or send me a message—I’d love to hear your story!
Brought to You By 22 Too Many

This episode is brought to you by 22 Too Many,
an organization dedicated to honoring the memory of veterans who
lost their battle with PTSD. They provide support to the families
left behind and raise awareness about veteran suicide.
Every name, every story, every life matters. To
learn more, visit 22TooMany.org.


Today's Hero:






Daniel Brown











Daniel was married to Denise Brown and has a son and
daughter, Daniel Brown and Christina Hartman. His
sister is Margie Ouellette and parents, Daniel and
Nancy Brown. He loved being a Marine. He had his own
construction company. He enjoyed body building and
spending time with his family.


In 2019, his daughter, Christina, ran the Marine Corps
Marathon in his memory. His picture was on display at
the Blue Mile and a flag was held in his honor. Words
from his daughter: “2019 Marine Corps Marathon in honor
of my father, 1st Sgt Daniel Brown. Thank you to all
the Blue Mile volunteers, and to the kind stranger who
was holding an American flag with my dad’s name. Once a
Marine, always a Marine. Gone but never forgotten.”







 
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Thank you for listening! And as
always—embrace the past, own the present, and build an
epic future!