MUF #4 Weathering the Storm: Adam Goldstein on Building Resilience at Sea and in Life

Mork Unfiltered

Before he led billion-dollar ships through hurricanes—both literal and economic—Adam Goldstein was flat on the floor of his Princeton dorm, battling chronic pain and just trying to get through the day.

In this episode of Mork Unfiltered, we explore how early adversity shaped Adam’s capacity to navigate crisis after crisis in one of the world’s most unforgiving industries. From leading Royal Caribbean through 9/11, the 2008 crash, and the complete shutdown of cruising during COVID, Adam’s story is a deep dive into what it really means to be resilient.

What you'll get:

• The untold story of chronic pain and grit at Princeton

• How adversity prepared Adam to lead through 3 global crises

• The mindset it takes to lead when the industry you love becomes the face of a global pandemic

• Why real leaders don’t avoid storms—they prepare for them

This is a conversation about resilience—not as a soundbite, but as a survival strategy.

Did you know Resilience is a muscle? That's right and you can train and develop it to make it stronger. Download Mork's Guide to Resilience to get started right here!