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Seeing Haitians storm south Florida beaches is not uncommon. The timing of the Haitian uprising is suspicious considering the southern border invasion underway.Matt Bracken was commissioned in the US Navy through the NROTC program at UVA, and then graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training class 105 in Coronado California. He served on east coast UDT and SEAL teams, taking a Naval Special Warfare detachment to Beirut in 1983. Mr. Bracken left active duty after Lebanon, upon completion of his obligated military service, but he remained in an active reserve status through the remainder of the 1980s. Since then he has lived in Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, Guam and California. In 1993 Mr. Bracken finished building a 48-foot steel sailing cutter of his own design, on which he has done extensive ocean cruising, including a solo voyage 9,000 miles from Panama to Guam and two Panama Canal transits.Follow Matt Bracken:https://enemiesforeignanddomestic.com/https://twitter.com/TheMattBrackenSubscribe to Freedom First Network on Rumble to watch all of our shows LIVE: https://rumble.com/c/freedomfirstnetwork Elevate your meals with Freedom First Beef… even if you find yourself in the middle of the apocalypse! Use code FFN for 15% off and enjoy high-quality beef whenever you crave it – today or tomorrow! https://freedomfirstbeef.com Be ready for anything life throws your way with The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit. Order today using code FFN for a 10% discount at https://twc.health/ffn. Protect your financial future with precious metals! Schedule your consultation with Our Gold Guy today and take control of your financial destiny!  https://ourgoldguy.com Unleash the spirit of liberty in every cup with Freedom First Coffee's Founders Blend. Order now using code RIGHTNOW and savor the unparalleled taste of freedom in every patriotic sip. https://freedomfirstcoffee.com

Matt Bracken graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training class 105 in Coronado California. He served on east coast UDT and SEAL teams, taking a Naval Special Warfare detachment to Beirut in 1983. Mr. Bracken left active duty after Lebanon, upon completion of his obligated military service, but he remained in an active reserve status through the remainder of the 1980s. Since then he has lived in Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, Guam and California. Matt is a self-described freedomista who loves ocean sailing for the pure freedom it permits. He is a constitutionalist who believes in the original intent of the founding fathers of our country. He lives with his family in North Florida and longs for the wide blue ocean. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

Joseph Hahn was raised in central Texas under the care of Child Protective Services as a foster child in multiple homes from age five until he graduated high school. He was accepted into Texas A&M following graduation where he studied Biomedical Science for a pre-med degree. While attending Texas A&M University for a Biomedical Science Degree, he volunteered to serve after our great nation was attacked. Joseph spent 14 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operator First Class (SEAL). After completing Basic Underwater Demolition /SEAL training Class 252, he was stationed on a west coast team where he deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) from 2005-2009. In 2009 Joseph Hahn completed Selection and Training for Naval Special Warfare Development Group where he was assigned at NSWTACDEVRON 4. At DEV 4 he deployed three times to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and other undisclosed locations worldwide. During these deployments, he was involved in hundreds of capture/kill missions of the top terrorist worldwide, as personal security detail for US generals, state officials, and foreign officials. Joseph Hahn also conducted multiple advanced special operations which utilized tracking, following, and surveillance of various persons of interest. He also developed and coordinated foreign internal defense (FID) training of Iraqi, Afghanistan, and other foreign special forces units. Some of his awards include the Purple Heart, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, 3x Navy/Marine Corp Commendation Medal w/ Combat V, 2x Combat Action, 2x Presidential Unit Commendation, 2x Joint Unit Commendation, 4x Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Global War on Terror Service, Global War on Terror Deployment, Iraq Campaign, Afghanistan Campaign, 5x Sea Service Deployment, ISAF NATO, Expert Rifle, and Expert Pistol. Currently, Joe conducts weapons and tactics training for law enforcement and active duty military.

My guest today has such a diverse skillset and resume that its almost hard to summarize. Andy Stumpf enlisted in the Navy while he was a Junior in high school, entering military service in 1996. After completing boot camp he went on to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, also known as BUD/s. After earning his trident he began his SEAL career attached to SEAL Team Five, in Coronado California. In 2002 he joined one of the most elite counterterrorism unit in the military, The Naval Surface Warfare Development Group (aka DEVGRU). While on a combat  deployment, an Iraqi insurgent shot Andy in the hip at close range with an AK-47. Doctors told him it would be years, if ever, before he recovered the use of his leg and returned to full active duty. Four years later, after  extensive work, Andy returned to the Naval Special Warfare Center as the Leading Petty Officer for 2nd Phase BUD/s training. While completing his two-year instructor tour, Andy submitted his package to become a commissioned officer. In 2008, he became the first E-6 selection commissioned through the Limited Duty Officer Program in the history of Naval Special Warfare. Upon commissioning, he joined SEAL Team Three and completed his final combat tour to Afghanistan. Throughout his 17-year career, Andy executed hundreds of combat operations throughout the world in support of the Global War on Terror including the hostage rescue of Jessica Lynch. He was medically retired in June of 2013. His awards and decorations include 5 Bronze Star Medals (Four with Valor), the Purple Heart, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, The Navy and Marine Corp Commendation Medal with Valor, Three Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals, Two Combat Action Ribbons, and the Presidential Unit Citation.After retirement, Andy continues to support the SEAL community, and their families. In 2015 he set two World Records after jumping from 36,500 feet and flying over 18 miles in a wingsuit to raise 1 million Dollars for the Navy SEAL Foundation. Post military, his business experience includes managing corporate development, licensing, and charitable initiatives for a global fitness brand. He also founded a consulting firm dedicated to ensuring that the lessons learned from the Global War of Terror are utilized by business leaders as well as Federal, State, and local entities. Andy also hosts the fantastic Cleared Hot Podcast which has close to 20 Million views on YouTube.Contact InfoCleared Hot Podcast - https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/Books RecommendedBoyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War – Robert Coram - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316796880About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior – Col. David Hackworth - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0283999598

Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL Lieutenant and an NSCA CSCS who graduated from the US Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, also known as BUD/S. For over 25 years, he has been writing workout books that prepare people to ace fitness tests and selection programs. People from all fitness levels use his military preparation products for help with everything from losing weight and getting ready for basic training to preparing for special operations. Stew founded StewSmithFitness.com and Heroes of Tomorrow Fitness – an online fitness resource for people seeking to join the Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting professions. He and his team train over 5,000 young men and women who wish to serve their country and communities locally for free each year.In this episode, we discuss his career, his approach to coaching everything from the specifics of the CSS to big-picture SOF prep training, and what he's learned about successful SOF candidates in his 25+ years of coaching.  Timestamps:00:00:22  Intro00:01:12 Background00:03:50 What Have You Learned Since You Started00:06:31 Approach to Coaching CSS00:08:49 Technique Preference00:13:23 Working on Range of Motion00:16:25 Alternating Breaststroke Kick00:17:50 What Are You Currently Doing00:19:03 How Far do People Travel to Train With You00:20:05 How Does Your Coaching Change From Person to Person00:24:20 Helping People Prepare For The PST00:29:12 Most Common Beginner-Level Issues00:34:34 Balance of Treading Training00:37:01 Biggest Differences in Prep Strategies00:41:12 Reasons Attrition is High00:43:29 Have They Been Doing the Work00:45:21 Main Variables in Prep for Individual Characteristics00:48:09 Advice for Talking to Recruiters00:51:48 Scruff Duty00:54:10 Best and Worst Advice You've Ever Received00:58:21 Learn More About You00:59:24 Outro

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Jason Redman Retired US Navy Seal Wounded in Iraq, Motivational Speaker and Author. I also chat with his Wife Erica Redman about the accounts of being a Military spouse and being by Jason's side for the majority of his Seal career also receiving the phone call about the day he was shot.Jason spent his first two years in the Navy working as an Intelligence Specialist at Little Creek Amphibious Base, Virginia Beach, Virginia, home of the East Coast SEAL Teams. After working for and around the Teams, he tried out and was accepted for Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training (BUD/S).  Jason reported to BUD/S in January of 1995 and enjoyed a full year of friendly instructors, relaxing times on the beach, and endless nights under the Coronado moon before graduating with BUD/S class 202 in December of 1995.On September 13, 2007 while acting as Assault Force Commander on an operation to capture an Al Qaeda High Value Individual LTJG Redman's Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he along with two other Teammates were wounded in the ensuing firefight.  Despite being shot twice in the arm and once in the face, as well as multiple rounds to his helmet, Night Vision Goggles, body armor, and weapon, Jason and his Team fought valiantly winning the fight, ensuring everyone came home alive.Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, and became a member of a west coast SEAL Team. After leaving the US Navy SEAL Teams in 2017, at the age of 24, he flew to Iraq and joined a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Rangers, who, while under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, assaulted across ISIS minefields, used themselves as human shields, and sprinted down ISIS-infested streets-all to retrieve wounded civilians. Ephraim founded Stronghold Rescue and Relief, a non-profit dedicated to sending highly trained former Special Operations personnel into the heart of violent conflicts around the world in order to find and help the families caught in the crossfire, as well as assist oppressed people in multiple countries facing genocide and human trafficking. Today, Ephraim continues to conduct humanitarian rescue and relief operations around the world.  Sign up for the new G14 newsletter here: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/exclusive Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

Jocko and George Monsoor. George Monsoor is the father of Michael Anthony Monsoor (April 5, 1981 – September 29, 2006), a United States Navy SEAL who was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.[1] He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training BUD/S class 250 in 2004. After further training he was assigned to Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3.Delta Platoon was sent to Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers in Ramadi. Over the next five months, Monsoor and his platoon frequently engaged in combat with insurgent forces. On September 29, 2006, an insurgent threw a grenade onto a rooftop where Monsoor and several other SEALs and Iraqi soldiers were positioned. Monsoor quickly smothered the grenade with his body, absorbing the resulting explosion and saving his comrades from serious injury or death. Monsoor died about 30 minutes later from wounds caused by the grenade explosion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Co-Founder of Madefor, Patrick Dossett, is passionate about family, teamwork, adventure, and the proven science behind human potential. Pat is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, and the Wharton School of Business. After nine years of service in the SEAL Teams, Pat co-founded the Tip of the Spear Foundation, a non-profit serving the special operations community. Of his time in uniform, he says, “I received far more than I gave and continue to be inspired by those I served alongside.” Pat believes in the power of small steps and is passionate about helping others realize their full potential. He currently lives in Santa Monica, CA with his wife, twin daughters, son, and cat, Kula. We believe everyone deserves to be happy, but in today's world everywhere you turn there is division and negativity. At BriteVibe we have created a global movement to bring 8 million people together who are inspired to Live Brite, Live Bold and share BriteVibes. Alone it is hard to change, but together we can change the world. https://britevibe.com/

STUNNING ALLEGATIONS ROCK ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST ELITE MILITARY UNITS ANDY FIELD, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT, WASHINGTON  @andyfielddc A New York Times report has found a dangerous, and sometimes deadly, training culture with some candidates using performance-enhancing drugs to get an edge. Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, or BUD/S for short, is notorious for having one of the highest rates of failure in the US military, a grueling mental and physical ordeal that only the most resilient enrollees can withstand -- only 15-30% of recruits who start the program will complete it.  The program has attracted controversy for recent deaths, and the discovery that recruits were using performance-enhancing drugs to face the challenges of SEAL training.  In February, one recruit died and another was hospitalized after Hell Week. US Navy Seaman Kyle Mullen died February 4, and his death was officially listed as bacterial pneumonia — he had been coughing up blood for days, the Times reported.  When the Navy gathered Seaman Mullen's belongings, they discovered syringes and performance enhancing drugs in his car. The captain in charge of BUD/S immediately ordered an investigation, and soon about 40 candidates had either tested positive or had admitted using steroids or other drugs in violation of Navy regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STUNNING ALLEGATIONS ROCK ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST ELITE MILITARY UNITS ANDY FIELD, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT, WASHINGTON  @andyfielddc A New York Times report has found a dangerous, and sometimes deadly, training culture with some candidates using performance-enhancing drugs to get an edge. Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, or BUD/S for short, is notorious for having one of the highest rates of failure in the US military, a grueling mental and physical ordeal that only the most resilient enrollees can withstand -- only 15-30% of recruits who start the program will complete it.  The program has attracted controversy for recent deaths, and the discovery that recruits were using performance-enhancing drugs to face the challenges of SEAL training.  In February, one recruit died and another was hospitalized after Hell Week. US Navy Seaman Kyle Mullen died February 4, and his death was officially listed as bacterial pneumonia — he had been coughing up blood for days, the Times reported.  When the Navy gathered Seaman Mullen's belongings, they discovered syringes and performance enhancing drugs in his car. The captain in charge of BUD/S immediately ordered an investigation, and soon about 40 candidates had either tested positive or had admitted using steroids or other drugs in violation of Navy regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The issue of power has been at the forefront of many discussions lately. Who has it? Who wants it? Who should have it? These are valid questions with no easy answers. With the military and political problems that exist in America today, how can the power of unity be back in the hands of the people?In this episode, Jim Larkin and Dan Wilkinson Jr. are joined by Jonathan T. Gilliam. Jonathan is a US Navy SEAL, FBI Special Agent, Federal Air Marshal, Security Contractor, and best-selling author of Sheep No More: The Art of Awareness and Attack Survival, and the host of The Experts Podcast. Jonathan talks about the problem that exists in the military today, his perspective on fixing America's military and political problems, and his thoughts about school and mass shootings.Enjoy!In This Episode01:58 - Backstory of Jonathan T. Gilliam10:27 - Jonathan's training in the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL program (BUD/S)17:05 - A problem that exists in the military today23:07 - General Flynn and the Q movement28:34 - Jonathan's perspective on fixing America's military and political problems37:29 - What the January 6 protest implies49:08 - How Jonathan feels about school shootings58:46 - Psychotropic drugs and shooters1:06:25 - A few of the things Jonathan is currently working onFavorite Quotes04:31 - "There are police departments in this country where McDonald's workers will be making more than their police officers working in that city. There are police officers in this country who are making $14 an hour." - Jim Larkin22:19 - "If we continue to tell our young people not to enter the military, then the military and the intelligence arena will be completely compromised." - Jonathan T. Gilliam22:49 - "The only way you can take the military back is to do it from the inside out. The only way you're going to do that is if you have raised good kids who realize that they will rise to a level where they're going to have to make these decisions, and they're going to have to stick to them."- Jonathan T. Gilliam27:58 - "The whole Q movement, the way that many of these individuals are in this orbit, is causing more problems for this nation than it is good."- Jonathan T. Gilliam34:03 - "If you want to see evil and where these 33 million demonic forces are and where Lucifer is, all you have to do is turn the television on and look at the rank structure of all the things happening."- Jonathan T. Gilliam45:57 - "They want to perpetuate the lie that if the American people rise up, they're going to get in trouble. And the reality is if the American people rose up in a uniform way and did it together, it'd be done in a day." - Jonathan T. Gilliam1:03:40 - "The whole world is living in a dysmorphia type of mindset where they don't understand reality." - Jonathan GilliamEngage with Jonathan GilliamLinkedInInstagramWebsiteFollow the Pod Bless America Podcast on GETTRSubscribe to Freedom Square to know moreEngage with Pod Bless America PodcastEmail: jim@pbapodcast.comEmail: dan@pbapodcast.comFacebookListen to more episodes of the Pod Bless America PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts 

This week the Shadows Podcast has the honor of welcoming a United States Navy SEAL, Bill Brown! Bill helped found the annual Navy SEAL Hudson River Swim and is featured in David Goggins best-seller, New York Times bestseller, Can't Hurt Me. This episode is available on at https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast. During this episode, Bill talks about his troubled youth in and out of detention centers and what led him to join the United States Navy. How did he get introduced to the Navy SEAL training? Bill walks us through the emotional and physical demanding Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training. Listen as Bill talks about his relationship with David Goggins. Why did he separate from the military? Bill walks us through the mental and combat stress that he endured throughout his military career. Bill also talks about how he started the Navy SEAL Hudson River Swim, which takes place on August 6 in Jersey City, New Jersey. To find out more and/or donate money to assist veterans head over to https://gigo.org/pages/sealswim Warnings this episode contains strong language which may be offensive to some viewers. It also includes trigger warnings such as: suicide, violence, combat and post-traumatic stress disorder. Next week the Shadows Podcast, Episode 92: The Chronicles of Kevin Hines. Kevin attempted to take his life in September 2000 by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Not only did he survive, but he's gone onto become a mental health advocate, world renowned public speakers, award winning documentary film maker, best-selling author, and host of the Hinesights Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shadows-podcast/support

Co-Founder of Madefor, Patrick Dossett, is passionate about family, teamwork, adventure, and the proven science behind human potential. Pat is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, and the Wharton School of Business. After nine years of service in the SEAL Teams, Pat co-founded the Tip of the Spear Foundation, a non-profit serving the special operations community. Of his time in uniform, he says, “I received far more than I gave and continue to be inspired by those I served alongside.” Pat believes in the power of small steps and is passionate about helping others realize their full potential. He currently lives in Santa Monica, CA with his wife, twin daughters, son, and cat, Kula. We believe everyone deserves to be happy, but in today's world everywhere you turn there is division and negativity. At BriteVibe we have created a global movement to bring 8 million people together who are inspired to Live Brite, Live Bold and share BriteVibes. Alone it is hard to change, but together we can change the world. https://britevibe.com/

Steve (former Navy SEAL) continues his recollection of phases two and three of Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL training. Patrick (former Army Ranger) wonders about Hell Week bathroom breaks.

Steve (former Navy SEAL) gets into his experience during phase one of Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL training. Patrick (former Army Ranger) tries to understand why NSW gets to train in beautiful Coronado, CA.

"Walking In Mud: A Navy SEAL's 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal" was inspired by Steve Giblin's observations of what is happening with his fellow citizens during the pandemic. Steve served 28 years as a Navy SEAL and another nine as a civilian contractor. Much of his career was spent with the Tier One Navy Special Warfare Development Group.  While cleaning out his new office, he came across a single page typewritten document titled “The Ten Essential Qualities of an Underwater Demolitions Man.” The document was written by Lt. CDR F.R. Kaine, one of the original World War II “Frogmen”, as a list of basic things he expected from those under his command.  These ten qualities (Pride, Loyalty, Sincerity, Responsibility, Leadership, Example, Forethought, Fairness, Seamanship & Common Sense) form the structure for the chapters in “Walking in Mud”. Steve initially met “Walking in Mud” co-author Jon Land through the Home Base Veteran and Family Care organization. Jon was looking to interview Veterans for a book he was writing.  After he and Steve corresponded they decided to write a book of their own. We explore how these ten qualities translate into simple rules for living life in general and dealing with the stresses of our “new normal” in particular. One great example of resiliency is the story of “Michelle”, a sailor who was reassigned from supply duties and received a “crash course” in Special Forces training in order to join a cell assembled for Operation Just Cause. When the operation was complete the Navy sent her back to supply but instead she “crossed the street” and joined Army special operations. TAKEAWAY: One of the famous aspects of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training is the brass bell that candidates can ring three times to “volunteer out”.  Many of us face a similar metaphorical brass bell in our lives.  Steve shares that one cannot “un-ring” the brass bell at BUDS but we can often can go back on quitting decisions we have made in our lives.

“The goal of this program is not to give you a checklist of things you have to do in ten days, the goal is to shift the way that you're showing up so that your reflexive self becomes your best self...You can't un-see the perspectives that you create as a result of what you do through Madefor. You're going to see things a little bit differently and you're going to see things in a way that is aligned with what works for you.” - Patrick Dossett   Patrick Dossett is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, and the Wharton School of Business. Pat is currently CEO of Madefor, a science-backed step-by-step program designed to help individuals thrive by training them how to take control of their lives through developing simple and effective healthy habits. Of his time in uniform, he says, “I received far more than I gave and continue to be inspired by those I served alongside.” Pat believes in the power of small steps and is passionate about helping others realize their full potential. He currently lives in Santa Monica, CA with his wife, twin daughters, son, and cat, Kula. In this episode, we discuss: What Madefor is and why Patrick started it How Madefor's science forward, research-based program works Why gratitude and an ability to adjust your horizon are keys to success Tips for how to break down big goals into manageable steps Patrick also shares his experiences as a SEAL and how his time in the military inspired the idea for Madefor. He also breaks down the ten stages of Madefor's program and why hydration is the first step in setting yourself up for success. Talking with Patrick was eye-opening and we hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we did! Connect with Patrick:  Patrick Dossett Madefor If you found this episode valuable, please share it with a friend or colleague. If you are a Service Academy graduate and want to take your business to the next level, you can join our supportive community and get started today. Subscribe and help out the show: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Also available on Google Podcasts, Spotify & Stitcher Leave us a 5-star review! Special thanks to Patrick for joining me this week. Until next time! - Scott Mackes, USNA '01

Commander Michael H. Imhof, U.S. Navy (ret.), and former Navy SEAL, was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and raised in Blasdell, New York. He attended the State University College of New York at Buffalo, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree. After completing Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in Coronado, California, Commander Imhof was assigned to SEAL Team TWO, subsequent Naval Special Warfare commands, and other duty assignments. He was commissioned in 1973. Commander Imhof, possessing a Naval Special Warfare designator, has served throughout the world in numerous positions. Assignments include Platoon Commander, Training Officer, Operations Officer, Staff Officer, Executive Officer, and Commanding Officer. A graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Officer Qualification Course, he earned a Master's Degree in Administration from George Washington University. He served as an instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy. His awards include Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars in place of second and third awards; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star second award; United Nations Medal; and other service awards. He has lived in Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Panama, South Korea, Liberia, Sudan, Somalia, Sinai, and Afghanistan, besides serving in numerous other countries. On 17 December 1981, he was hijacked in Southern Lebanon while on duty with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization. He believes his later escape was truly a blessing of God. Commander Imhof, a military officer of strong Christian convictions, is ready and willing to share his faith with all. He is convinced that the Bible is the authoritative and uncompromised Word of God and gives thanks for the wonderful blessings of God in his life. Connect with Mike. Watch Clips About Zimbabwe. Watch The Prophecy Series.  

It was 12:20pm as Bobby, an 8 year old boy at Cherry Hill Elementary, peered through the glass at the clock on the wall. Could he avoid humiliation and pain 10 more minutes by hiding from Victor and his gang until the bell that signaled the end of lunch break? Then all at once it was too late, “Hey Bobby! We've been looking for you everywhere…. Where's that money you promised me? Don't tell me you spent it on lunch. You don't need lunch. You're too fat anyway. Fatty!” As Bobby turned to the sound of his #1 nemesis, and his all too familiar mocking tone, he realized it was too late. Victor's hands were heading straight for his throat, aggressively moving forward with the obvious intent of shoving him against the lockers directly behind him. Just as quickly Bobby's body went into motion. It was totally reactionary as he had practiced this reflective footwork all last week in his Hapkido class. Stepping back with no resistance Bobby's body turned 180 degrees and Victor slammed face first into the lockers with a loud bang. Fully DISRUPTED, Victor turned and Bobby almost regretted his instincts as he saw his attacker turn toward him red faced, and cursing. At that moment he saw Ms. Jones stepping in and grabbing Victor hurrying him toward the Principals office in a tirade of, “This is the last time, you've had warnings before and you will be expelled from this school forever young man! No bullying means NO…!” Bobby instinctively DISRUPTED Victor, and Ms. Jones DISRUPTED the retaliation. Within a few moments the principal would DISRUPT Victor's bullying career, and DISRUPT his gang breaking them up forever, by expelling Victor from public education. Fast forward12 years, Victor had graduated high in his class from the military school his parents were encouraged to register him in. Victor's military career of discipline and future successful completion of B.U.D.S. (Basic Underwater Demolition/ SEAL training) was completed a few years later. Victor ended up saving hostages in the Middle East and raising a great family. Bobby pursued the high tech industry and became a very wealthy, very well adjusted father and husband. You may not know about his success, or even understand what his technology does. However, his surveillance tech made Bobby's rescue of the hostages possible. Unlikely yes, and still this series of DISRUPTIONS changed everything. In your life what is it that you will DISRUPT? Consider that unless sufficient DISRUPTION happens, nothing moves. DISRUPTION is the impetus of all motion in self-defense, in life or Life Defense, and in fact all motion of the universe. If you want something to change in your world… DISRUPT it! Allen Hughes Warrior Way Life Defense #lifedefense #disrupt #allenhughes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allen-hughes/message

Nick Norris is a former United States Navy SEAL, now the CEO and co-founder of Protekt Products. He is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. Nick is sharing how his leadership training in the SEALs can help entrepreneurs excel in business. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | Radio FM 3 Golden Nuggets We are only limited by our minds. Most of what stands in our way is head trash and it just takes a shift in mindset in order to push yourself and succeed. Have humility and be humble enough to know you're not the expert in all things. This gives you the insight necessary to put the right people in the right seats and trust them to do their job effectively in order to grow your business. Preparedness is the key to conquering stress. Training scenarios and mission planning are at the core of what Navy SEALs do so they aren't caught off-guard by any situation thrown at them. Entrepreneurs should tackle business the same way in order to be successful. Sponsors and Resources Verblio: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by Verblio. Check out Verblio.com/smartagency and get 50% off your first month of content creation. Our team loves using Verblio because of the ease in their process and their large pool of crowd-sourced writers. Show Transcripts Jason: [00:00:00] On this episode, I talk with him former Navy SEAL, Nick, who goes through how they would make decisions, how they apply that to the civilian world, how you can be a better leader and get out of stressful situations. It's a really amazing episode. I'm so honored to have Nick on the show and you guys are going to really love it. Hey Nick, welcome to the show. NIck: [00:00:29] Well, thank you for having me, Jason. Jason: [00:00:31] Yeah, I'm excited to have you on, so tell us who you are and what do you do? NIck: [00:00:35] Oh, my name is Nick Norris, I guess I would be known as a former SEAL by a lot of people, right? That's why I've connected with people, but I currently am an entrepreneur. Uh, I have a company called Protekt Products and, and we are in the wellness space, producing supplements and sun care products. And our supplements are geared toward improving people's hydration and helping them sleep better. Jason: [00:01:04] Awesome. Fantastic. Well, first off, thanks for your service, especially for all the people that I've ever served. So thank you very much, but what made you decide to be a Navy SEAL? NIck: [00:01:15] Uh, so I wanted to do something difficult, you know, when people ask me that question and I've thought a little bit about it now because the question comes up often, I always was looking for something that was personally challenging. I wasn't the most naturally talented person athletically growing up, I had to really work hard and I wanted to find something that I could apply myself to that required a tremendous amount of personal discipline and that commitment and personal discipline would be. The thing that would drive success, not necessarily innate athletic ability or just innate talent. So I gravitated towards the SEAL teams because it was really difficult. I knew I could apply myself diligently in a disciplined way and get results. And that happened, I kind of fixated on it early in life or right around seventh grade. When a friend of mine had told me about the community and how difficult it was to enter that community specifically. Did someone tell you if you can never do it, is that what pushed you to do it? So my, the initial friend, a guy named Mike Hurley, who's a police officer in Chicago. He's the one that brought it up to me. He was a big fan of the Marine Corps. He wanted to be in the military and he mentioned the Seal teams and he was always super positive. But the second that I latched onto that concept and I was actually pretty vocal about it, you know, growing up seventh, eighth-grade high school. But I, I definitely had people close to me that told me. Dude, you're crazy. There's no way you're going to do that. And if it added fuel to the fire, right, that's typically what happens, right. People that are very driven get told that they can't do something and then you want to prove them wrong and improve that you're capable of controlling your own destiny. Jason: [00:03:02] Yeah. I remember, uh, I came back from college one time and my dad used to run all the time and we used to run this like one and a half-mile loop. And he was like, Hey, can you with me? I was like, yeah, I'll run with you. And literally, we passed right in the very beginning, we pass this old guy just walking. And when we got back around this loop, my dad was way ahead of me. And I was so embarrassed. I remember walking by the old guy and the old guy was like, well, you better get them next time or something. And then. I saw something where people were doing this triathlon. And I told my dad, I said, I'm going to do a triathlon. Or maybe I told him I was going to do an iron man or something. And, uh, and he was like, Oh, you can't do that. And literally it fueled me and I was like, I just finished under the cut. NIck: [00:03:49] Yeah. Yeah, it's good. Right? That, that external motivation is, is motivation and powerful motivation on the left. Yeah. Jason: [00:03:57] So I heard something, I guess you guys have, or maybe it's a rule it's like a 70/30 or something where you feel like your body's like completely shot, but you still have a ton to go. Is that true? Or is it there's a 70/30 rule? NIck: [00:04:13] So I, I haven't heard of it specifically like that, but it definitely makes sense. I mean, generally speaking, we're limited by our mind, not by our body and you know, I, I've gone through a bunch of stuff in my personal life that has shown me that, I mean, growing up as an athlete and not being as talented as everybody else and knowing that I could dig deep and that my, you know, my mind wanted to tell me to stop. And, and to keep going and then going into buds was another very pointed example of that, that whole program, you know, the SEALs, selection and training program, which is called BUD/S., Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training is structured to break every single person down to a point where you are not physically capable of doing it on your own, and you're not physically capable of just crushing it the entire time. It gets you to a point where you have to dig deeper, you have to face kind of those mental barriers and then draw, I passed them. And in doing so you find out that. You are capable of doing so much more than your mind is telling you you're capable or your body's capable of, uh, so much more than your mind thinks it is. Jason: [00:05:32] I can only imagine that's gotta be a humbling experience because I would think obviously I was not in the military and it's a regret I've had, but I can only imagine. The people that go through BUD/S, they're probably at the top of their game, on the physical ability. And then just to be broken down and to have to depend on other people, I guess that's the whole design of it. So that's, um, it's really pretty cool. We had to, I mean, a huge amount of people that were tremendous athletes, I mean, very talented, like Olympic caliber athletes that faltered, when things got really tough. You know, and, and not necessarily the, on the physical side of things, but immersion in cold water is something that's a big part of our pipeline, our selection pipeline. And, you know, there's really nothing you can do. It's like physically, yeah, you might be a bigger guy and you might be more insulated than, than the guy that's, you know, 130 pounds next to you. But both of you will get to a point where you're going to get cold. And that's where like you really have to dig deep. I mean, that's where kind of that mental toughness and kind of that ability to kind of drive past discomfort and push yourself beyond where you think you can go, uh, comes in. So I saw guys that were tremendous athletes, you know, falter in that regard. And then I, you know, the counterpoint to that is I saw guys that you would have bet everything they would have failed because they just were not. You know the most impressive physical specimens and they were the toughest guys that I went through training with and the polar opposite of what you would imagine a SEAL candidate to look like. You know, they were maybe 15, 20 pounds overweight, not athletic, you know, struggled in most of the physical evolutions, but could just crush it when things got extremely tough. That's awesome. So let's talk about high pressure situations because obviously, running an agency is very different than being in the military and you guys have gone through a lot of high pressure situations, being a SEAL and a lot of agency and entrepreneurs that think they're in high pressure situations for their business. And I've always found when there's emotion or a lot of stress, or I guess stress creates emotion, which emotion creates bad decisions. How did you guys learn how to deal with that and to get that under control in order to make the right decision? NIck: [00:07:56] Yeah. I mean, so just dealing with stress, right? I mean, stress is stress regardless of where the origin of that stress is coming from, you know, whether it be high-risk financial decisions as an agency owner or an element leader in a SEAL platoon in combat. I mean, you're still going to be exposed to stress and in our community, you know, we, we train a lot. We train significantly more than the time that we actually spend in direct combat operations. Um, I mean there's guys pre 9/11 that didn't really get to see any combat and spent 20, 30 years in training, basically preparing for that opportunity to excel in kind of the high-stress kind of game-day scenario. And I would say that that extreme level of preparation or commitment to preparation, uh, becomes a stress inoculator. The training that I went through and I've referred to this example several times and it, and I will continue to refer to it. Jocko Willink, who is a very well-known SEAL owns Echelon Front, which is a consultancy here in the States. Jocko was my sister troop commander. He also put me through training when I was a platoon commander and he was running our training detachment on the West coast. And I specifically remember multiple times during my training where I felt significantly more stress because I knew I was being critiqued by someone that I respect. And I was being critiqued by my peers in that kind of a high-performance training scenario. I felt more stressed there than I did an actual combat operations. And I have memories of being in uh, direct engagement with the enemy, you know, receiving incoming enemy fire and making calls and making decisions on the battlefield and feeling more comfortable and more confident because of the training that high stakes, high level, high stress training that I went through. So, you know, it's a testament to the fact that you know, preparation breeds inoculation distress. And will allow you to control those emotions that seem to overwhelm people that are ill-prepared. Jason: [00:10:16] Yeah. Whenever I think about the points in my life, when was the most stressful, it was really, it came down to being prepared or not being prepared. Like I just was like, ah, kind of wing it. I'll be good at that pitch. And then I would go in and be like, Holy cow, but then if I look at situations where I felt totally relaxed, it was, I've done this a thousand times. Like you were saying that repetition and I was just prepared and I was just like, No. Now I can get on, like, I look at getting on stage because a lot of people fear getting on stage. And I remember when I ran the agency, I would get on stage and I would talk about stuff I really didn't know about just to get on stage.  But then now I get on stage and talking about, you know, running an agency I'm like, ask me anything. Like, I feel totally prepared. Like there you can't throw me any curveballs. That is so true. NIck: [00:11:09] There is no easy solution. Right? You got to put the work in, you have to be well-prepared and it was evident in every single thing that we did in the SEAL teams. You know, whether it was the training scenarios, uh, whether it was our mission planning and kind of the preparation prior to going out on an actual real-world operation, you know, we prepared diligently. Uh, we exhausted every scenario that we possibly could think through in order to contingency plan, plan, and really try to have, have the answers before the tests. You know, we, we tried to go through everything and come up with theoretical problems and solutions and did it in a manner where everybody on the team understood what those scenarios could be and how we would potentially address them. And 99% of the time, we never even had to address those contingencies on the actual operation. The operation, typically it would just be easy, right. But it's that 1% opportunity where something bad goes wrong and you have to deal with it. And if you know what you are going to do ahead of time, because you've already talked through it with your team. Emotion doesn't even play into it. You go into autopilot and you just start addressing the issues and taking care of business. Jason: [00:12:35] Other than just putting your team through repetition, repetition, and let's think about it on, on a business front, right? Because a lot of entrepreneurs, a lot of leaders, you know, they hear that, you know, they hear you talking about them and they're like, well, it's a life-death situation. Like they have to do it all. But a lot of business leaders and including me sometimes, and I'm actually going to think about the way I do it is like, we don't have time to plan for every single result. We'll just go. We'll react and then we'll react to however happens, which is probably the wrong way. Cause if you told people like, Hey, your life depends on this. Don't you want to think of every result? Like what do you say to those people? NIck: [00:13:17] Yeah, I mean, but I mean, even as a, as a business leader, you have the opportunity to put systems in place, right? I mean, you know, let's say on the sales front, you know, you can put together your targets, you can talk about how you approach those targets, the way that you're going to pitch certain people. Cause it's different. Every single time you're going to bring different people on your team to certain pitches because they're going to be received better by certain demographics that you're pitching to. And. You can plan all of that stuff. And it's not a waste of time and energy to do that. I mean, you're going to know your team better by doing that by digging in and understanding what strengths each and every person on your team has. You're going to be able to tap into those strengths easier. Uh, more fluidly and be able to apply those strengths from your team appropriately in the right pitches. And then, you know, the, the actual pitch itself, it becomes pretty robotic and pretty structured. You know, it's not like there's a tremendous amount of variance in kind of pitching to a new client. You can really lay that stuff out well, and, and even, you know, you should be practicing that you should huddle as a team. You should have people practicing their pitch, the way that they converse with you as the way they converse with the client. So, you know, I know people may say, yeah, you know, we, we just read and react and, uh, and we don't have the time to do this, but I don't think you have time not to do that because if you get in front of somebody, That's a decision-maker. I mean, that's life and death, financially. I mean, people will downplay it and say, Oh yeah, well you're in combat. Yeah. It is life and death. Yeah. True. You know, you're not going to die in a pitch if you lose, but you know, if you lose a big pitch and you're in financial dire straits, I can say this. I said this before we started our call, I would be more stressed. And I probably would allow that to impact me more emotionally if I was in a situation where I, I felt out of control and  I lost my financial security and I couldn't take care of my family. That still produces an extremely high level of stress. So I think it all, it's all relative. Jason: [00:15:29] Yeah, I totally agree. And I remember one time we, we over-prepared for this one pitch going in and I remember just going in there, like yeah, we'll decide with you. I'm like, but I was thinking in my mind, we were so prepared. You need to ask us this question so we can like it. Wasn't waiting for time. It wasn't wasted. We made us that much better for the next pitch, the next campaign, the next, you know, initiative that we needed to do. Let's change, focus a little bit around building your team and being a good leader. How did you guys select who you wanted on your team and really kind of get them to the next level where everybody was in sync, because it's the same within business. Like you have to get the right people in the right seat, all that believe in that certain vision or mission ahead of you. NIck: [00:16:17] Well, so in the SEAL team, it's actually easier because we all go through the same selection process. For the most part, you get a tremendous product. On the backend of that selection process, and you get sent to a SEAL team and you get put into a platoon and there's really, you don't want people in the, in the background picking these people out, like handpicking them, you just get a bunch of SEALs. You get like you get a rough cut SEAL that has made it through the same selection process that every other SEAL has made it through. So you know what you have to start with. So as a leader, you know, that's easier for me, you know, I think it's actually the leadership in the SEAL teams was easy because of that, you know, as opposed to being in the civilian world where you don't necessarily get that high-level selection process, you know, you get to interview somebody, maybe put them on as an intern and get to see them perform for a period of time, but you don't get to vet them for a year, a year and a half. And, uh, for us, the leadership really. I mean, leadership is always important, but it became critically important in the way that you grew your people, you leverage their strengths and their weaknesses, and you slotted them into the right role with the right responsibilities as part of that team. So. I didn't have a choice as to who I got, but I did have a choice as to where I put those people on my team. Jason: [00:17:48] Man, maybe I need to create BUD/S for agency employees. NIck: [00:17:54] Put them through like a six-month just grinder and just like every like high stress all day. But, but you know what, from a leadership standpoint, to give you more of a granular answer, you know, we trust and respect are two big things. As far as leadership is concerned, successful leadership in the, in any team and also humility as a leader. So being humble enough to know that you don't have all the answers. And even if you're in a position of leadership where you are accountable, you still. Should never say I need to be the end all be all. I need to know everything. I mean, it's great. You should tap in and try to learn as much as you can, but be humble enough to know that you're not the expert. You got people on your team that are absolute experts in the role that they're there to execute. And in the SEAL teams, you know, we had people that breached doors, we had people that were snipers. We had people that were communicators. We had people that conducted all of our medical training and, and cared for our unit from a medical standpoint. And, you know, as a leader, I wanted to know the capabilities that each of those people brought to the team, but they were the expert and I needed to be trusting enough. And confident enough in their ability to perform and to be experts in their field to allow them to do their job effectively, let them lead in their own right in their lane. And then be able to apply those strengths at the appropriate times in order to put together a successful operation. Jason: [00:19:31] Yeah. I think the perception too, and I learned this the hard way, and I guess a lot of people listening, you know, they think of Navy SEALs, all alphas, right. And you probably alphas in your own realm, but I think you mentioned the keyword humility and being humble to know that they don't know everything because I remember. I was looking for this graphic designer many years ago. And I remember coming across, they were the most amazing designer I've ever, ever seen on this one particular thing, but they were the cockiest son of a bitch I've ever met. And I was like, I cannot put this poison in this company, even though they're the best. They're not the best for the team, you know, going forward. Now I heard a story. Now this is not around me, but I want to understand how you guys make decisions as a team. As well, as, as a leader, I was listening to a podcast and Scott Kelly on the, you know, the astronauts lived in space for a year. And I think they had some problems with the heat shield and NASA was like, Hey, you know, it's your decision. And he said, I could have asked everyone in a group setting, you know, what do you guys think we should do? Should we go out and do a spacewalk fix it? Or should we just, which could actually damage it more? Or should we just come down? And he said, he goes, we actually, um, I went to everyone individually and asked them rather than having committee make the decision. What were kind of like your decision process when you were leading your team? NIck: [00:20:58] So I'll refer back to kinda my Afghan deployment, my last active duty deployment as a SEAL, you know, I went into a platoon that had some leadership issues. And I was replacing a, another officer that had been removed from the platoon. So kind of a broken scenario, a lot of distrust, a lot of, uh, internal conflict. And I was showing up from a different theater. I came from Iraq and I was going into Afghanistan and. What I did initially just sit back and listen. I mean, I think it's important when you have the time when you're not in the high-stress scenario is get to know the people that are in your team. Listen to them. Don't just talk, right? The more you can shut your mouth and listen, you learn a tremendous amount. And what I learned in listening is who are the trusted experts, who are the people that really have a finger on the pulse and know how other people in the team are feeling. And, you know, I, I was able to gauge the level of credibility of each individual that I listened to. And by doing that, I basically formed. This, uh, abstract advisory board within my team where when things were, I guess, getting more high pressure and we needed to make some serious decisions and decisions that were going to be high stakes, you know, we're going into a dangerous area, or we were going to do a certain type of operation. I could always go back and I could talk to some of these critical leaders within my element. Because I've already vetted them. And I knew who I could go to, uh, who was credible and who was capable of giving me sound advice. And I think in doing that, I was able to confidently make decisions because ultimately as the leader, the top person in a unit, I'm accountable for the decision. So as much as I want to take the advice of everybody else and the council. When it comes down to it, I need to be confident in making the decision. And I gotta be the one that falls on the sword, if things go wrong, uh, because I'm definitely the one that's getting the credit when things go right. You know, so I need to be willing to accept that level of accountability and stand on my own two feet. Jason: [00:23:17] What were some of the questions that you would ask when you were coming in in order to get them? Just because a lot of times I would think, you know, as a leader comes into an organization that has a little, little fun going on, some people are going to be a little standoffish or be like, what are you going to do for me? What were some of the questions that kind of disarmed that? NIck: [00:23:38] Well, I think empowering people, right? So like giving people the opportunity to say, Hey, like what have you seen go, right? What have you seen go wrong? What are things that you would  change or what changes would you enact? Uh, if you were given the opportunity to do that, and then not just kind of hypothetically talking about it, but actually empowering people and letting them make decisions. As the leader, you don't always have to be the one that's making kind of you're accountable for the final call, but you don't have to be the one that makes that final call. There was a lot of the times that I mean, I say typically our mission planning process was allowing each individual kind of unit or element within the bigger element to actually run the planning process and make decisions as to where they're going to place themselves, how they're going to execute a micro portion of the plan. And they actually go through brief that. And they would brief all the contingencies associated with that micro portion of the bigger plan. So in essence, I'm allowing them, I'm empowering them as leaders in their own right. To make decisions, to build confidence. So they already are like, Hey, you know what? I'm not only the leader. Isn't, uh, you know, the, the high-level leader, isn't just asking me for my opinion, that leader is actually allowing me to make decisions and trust me to make decisions that he's cool with, he's ready to execute on. So I think that's important. It's like, don't just be talk, don't just be kind of, don't give people the warm and fuzzy actually trust people, show that you are confident in their ability to make decisions and execute on things. Jason: [00:25:17] Yeah. I love that. What was the major decision for really kind of leaving the SEALs and going kind of the corporate, the civilian route. NIck: [00:25:29] Uh, so, so I have a bit of an unconventional transition, I guess I came off my last deployment and I think two things for me happened that really changed the dynamic as a SEAL officer. I knew that I was 100% committed to my job to be in a combat leader, leading men well in combat and making sure that I make sound decisions that are going to put them first and bring them home safe. And. My wife got pregnant with our first child, our daughter. And that was, it was a big deal. And not necessarily the. The linchpin catalyst that led to my decision to leave, but it definitely weighed in. And the second major event in my life was my younger brother. My middle brother, Chris was killed in an inbounds avalanche in Winter Park, Colorado. So my little brother left behind a wife and two young kids. And, you know, they were the first ones to know that my wife was pregnant with our first. And it really was a perspective shift for me. You know, I got to see what my brother's family went through in losing him and knowing that I was about to become a father, you know, it was much easier for me to visualize the very real possibility of, of me. You know, being killed or just frankly being taken from my family for long periods of time and training, um, with the, the level of commitment that I owed to the SEAL team. So it was a perspective shift there that led to me saying, okay, I'm going to get out. I want to focus on my family. I want to be there for my family and other loved ones in my life. And at that point I said, I, you know, I wanted to reinvent myself. I wanted to prove people wrong. I wanted to prove that I could do something besides being a combat leader. I wanted to prove that I could actually be successful in a career outside of the military with direct kind of gun toting skills that I was coming to the table with. Jason: [00:27:39] I totally get that. You know, I, I used to race cars and, you know, I started seeing some of our, our friends that I would know would get injured. And I was just, you know, right when I had my second son, I was like, I was like you, I was like, if I get hurt, I get hurt, but it's going to affect my family going forward. And so that's kind of why I kind of hung up the race suit. NIck: [00:28:01] It's always a good exercise to step back and kind of evaluate your priorities at any point in life. And I think the more frequent you can do that exercise the better off you are, because it makes sure that you're staying on track. Right? I mean, if you don't do that exercise. From time to time, you're going to slowly but surely deviate from course to a point where if too much time elapses, you know, you may find yourself in a pretty bad place. And, uh, You know, and I, I wouldn't say I am immune to that because I have, I have spoke very openly and very freely about my own personal struggles and kind of losing course post-transition and it kind of losing focus on the priorities that led me to transitioning from the SEAL teams in the first. Jason: [00:28:51] No, that's great. Last question I forgot to ask was around, have you ever had to replace a teammate? NIck: [00:28:58] Well, so yeah, I mean, in my, on that last. Deployment to Afghanistan. I replaced a teammate that was removed relinquished from a leadership role over in Afghanistan. And that was the biggest learning experience for me as a leader, to be able to step into a broken scenario and have to figure it out, right. Have to win people over that don't necessarily know you very well. And, and kind of when that confidence and that trust, you know, in a short period of time. Well, when you came into that environment though, was there anybody that you had to replace, you know, going in or make that hard decision to be like that person on the team is not the right fit? Yeah. So let me think about it. I, so in that scenario, I was not the one that had to pull the trigger and, and replace that person. We did replace, uh, people in previous platoons and it's never easy. Right? I mean, it's you know, I think the things that we did, right, and we often did this because it was protocol in the SEAL teams is we brought the issue up early and often it was never a surprise for the person. If it was a surprise, it actually tied our hands in our ability to remove that individual from a position, regardless of whether it's a leadership position, a high level leadership position, or just a, a position within a, uh, a SEAL platoon, you know, we, we executed counseling multiple times and everything was recorded. And the person was very clear as to what our expectations were, where they were falling short, because if you don't give people clear expectations and you don't give them defined objectives for them to hit that, our metrics of their performance, how can you hold them accountable? How can you -- I think you are failing as a leader if you're not clear and you're not giving them those well-defined objectives. You know, you should be looking at replacing yourself or counseling yourself if you're not doing that. So if ever if you're pulling somebody into your, office to tell them that you're going to let them go, and that person is surprised or has his hearing those things for the first time, it's absolutely the wrong way to approach that scenario. Jason: [00:31:11] Yeah, looking back, I've done that so many times in the very early years and I'm like, man, why did I have to surprise them? Like if I just kind of let them know my expectation, the whole way and kind of just seed it the right way, it could have turned out totally different. NIck: [00:31:27] Yeah. It's always tough. Right? To be direct. Communication is scary for a lot of people. People don't like confrontation in the outside world. It's difficult to sit face to face with somebody. And tell somebody that they're failing at something, you know, or that, you know, you're disappointed in them. It's easy to tell them when they're, you know, they're... hey there, you're doing a great job and you're exceeded expectations, but people just, they shy away from confrontation and conflict. And, you know, I've noticed, and I've learned this myself because it's tougher on the outside because I, I am dealing with people that I did not. Have go through a selection process, right? So, you know, sometimes I'm bringing people in and I think they're going to be the best person ever to fill that role. And three months later, I'm finding out that they are inadequate, you know, might not have had the skillset that they, they came into it saying they did. And they might even have personality traits that are cancerous within the unit. And, direct communication. The times that I've been direct and very clear with my expectations and kind of clear in their critique of their execution in their role, it's been so much easier than those times where I've shied away from it and they don't know, they can't read your mind. They don't hear the conversations that you're having with your business partners about how you're disappointed in somebody. And it's like, you got to tell people, or they're never going to be able to fix it. Jason: [00:32:57] Well, I think as, as leaders, if I think back at kind of the early years, I think it was, comes down to a couple, I think two things it's comes down to, you don't know the solution that they actually need to go do to fix it. Or you feel like a, a bad leader because you don't know the solution for them. And then just this resentment builds up and then it just pops one day and then you surprise them and then it's just, it's not good for anyone. So it's yeah. It's crazy. Well, this has all been amazing. Is there anything I didn't ask you that you think would benefit the listeners? Oh, I mean, I, it's tough. There's so much to talk about. I mean, we could, we could talk leadership and, uh, in various scenarios all day long, so I'm happy to do it anytime, brother. Awesome. I appreciate it. If anybody ever wants to reach out to you or go to your business or charity, where can they go? NIck: [00:33:51] Yeah. I mean, so for me personally, I'm on Instagram, pretty easy to find there. I think I'm @Nick_Norris1981, and my business is protekt.com protect with a K. And we're @protektlife on Instagram. And then for the charity, I would say the C4 Foundation. It's a charity that I am intimately involved with. I am currently filling the executive director role in combination with my, my efforts as an entrepreneur. And, uh, so I have a little bit going on, but a C4 foundation was named after Charles Humphrey Keating IV. Who was a friend of mine that was killed in combat in the SEAL teams, uh, about four years ago in Northern Iraq. And, the foundation is building a 560-acre ranch about an hour and a half outside of San Diego in order to be a sanctuary for Navy SEAL families to kind of grow connection within their individual family unit. And grow connection amongst kind of other families to kind of build that organic support mechanism for guys and, and their families as they go through their deployments on active duty. And then when they finally leave active duty, they have people that they can lean on. So C4foundation.org is a phenomenal organization that I'm involved with. And, uh, if you want to check it out, there's some really cool videos on the website. Jason: [00:35:19] Awesome. Well, everybody go there. If you guys enjoyed this episode and you want to support the great cause that they do, please go there. That'd be great. Thanks Nick. For everything that you've done and you're doing currently and giving us your most valuable asset your time. And if you guys liked this episode, make sure you guys subscribe. Make sure you guys give it a good rating. And until next time have a Swenk day.

Patrick Dossett is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training and the Wharton School of Business. Pat Dossett believes in the power of small steps and is passionate about helping others realize their full potential through his company, Madefor. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife, twin daughters and cat, Kula. www.getmadefor.com   ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host & Production: Meredith Atwood Copyright 2017-2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC    

Darren McBurnett AKA McB is a former Navy SEAL and author of Uncommon Grit, a photography book documenting the famous and notoriously difficult Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training. We had a great conversation covering McB's upbringing, his thoughts on BUD/S, some of his experiences in the SEAL Teams, and how his instagram has become a uniting refuge from the divisive norm. To find out more about him and to buy his book, check out dmcburnett.com.

Darren McBurnett “McB” (SEAL) Ret. is a combat veteran, professional photographer, author, corporate speaker, and ambassador. His 24-year SEAL career included numerous combat zone deployments for which he earned 53 individual, unit, and campaign honors, including a Bronze Star. During his time as a military free fall instructor, he taught himself photography. His professional portfolio now includes images for NIKE, National Geographic, Fox and Friends, Rolling Stone, and the movie “Act of Valor.” He is the first Navy SEAL to have photographed the rigorous Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training, which lead to the creation of his book Uncommon Grit. Be sure to check out McB on Instagram @mcteams3842

My guest in this episode is Jason Redman. Jason was born in a small town in central Ohio and attended schools in Ohio, North Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida before graduating from Lumberton High School in Southern North Carolina. He joined the Navy on September 11, 1992 and began his naval career at boot camp in Orlando, Florida. Jason spent his first two years in the Navy working as an Intelligence Specialist working for and around Naval Special Warfare. During Boot Camp he had tried out and was accepted for Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training (BUD/S) and he reported to BUD/S in January of 1995. He enjoyed a full year of friendly instructors, relaxing times on the beach, and endless nights under the Coronado moon before graduating with BUD/S class 202 in December of 1995. Jason set off on a whirlwind career, completing three deployments to South America where he conducted numerous Counter Drug missions throughout Colombia and Peru. He returned in December of 2000 to become an instructor for his SEAL Team’s Basic Land Warfare block of training. He spent the next year and a half teaching Marksmanship, Reconnaissance and Surveillance operations, and advanced communications. In August of 2000, Petty Officer 1st Class Redman was one of fifty naval enlisted members selected for the prestigious Seaman to Admiral Program. He began school at Old Dominion University in August of 2001. Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Business Administration. He was commissioned in May of 2004 as a Naval SEAL Officer. Jason immediately reported to his new SEAL Team and was directly assigned as an Assistant Platoon Commander. His platoon deployed to Afghanistan in July of 2005 and conducted numerous combat operations that directly contributed to the Global War on Terror. In May of 2006, he graduated from the grueling US Army Ranger Course of Instruction to further his tactical knowledge and increase his understanding of Joint Operations and Army mission planning. In May 2007, Jason deployed to Fallujah, Iraq and served as Mobility Force Commander and Assault Force Commander for over 40 Direct Action missions throughout western Iraq. On September 13, 2007 while acting as Assault Force Commander on an operation to capture an Al Qaeda High Value Individual LT Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he along with two other Teammates were wounded in the ensuing firefight. Despite being shot twice in the arm and once in the face, as well as multiple rounds to his helmet, Night Vision Goggles, body armor, and weapon, Jason and his Team fought valiantly winning the fight, ensuring everyone came home alive. In August, while recovering at Bethesda Naval Medical Center, LT Redman wrote and hung a bright orange sign on his door, which became a statement and symbol for wounded warriors everywhere. This sign gained national recognition and earned LT Redman and his family an invitation to meet President George W. Bush in the Oval Office. The original sign on the door, signed by President Bush, now hangs in the Wounded Ward at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda. In July 2010, Jason joined three other wounded service members and reached the summit of Mount Rainier as a testament to wounded warriors and all Americans that there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome if you have the drive, the determination, and the tenacity to rise above. In 2010, While still on active duty and recovering from his injuries, Redman founded the Wounded Wear™ clothing line and the Combat Wounded Coalition™, a Non-Profit organization which inspires combat wounded warriors to Overcome.  Redman served as the executive director of the organization for almost ten years.  The organization raised almost $3 Million and served thousands of wounded warriors. In November of 2013, after 21 years of service, Redman retired from the Navy and launched SOF Spoken LLC, a speaking company which provides inspirational presentations on leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations. Redman published the New York Times bestselling book, “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader”.  His book details lessons learned in leadership and overcoming adversity throughout his SEAL career while also discussing his combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as his personal journey with his wife Erica and their three children. He was recognized in November of 2009 by his alma mater Old Dominion University with their prestigious Alumni Service Award in recognition of exemplary leadership, and significant, compassionate service to community, state, and nation. He was a 2010 recipient of the Hope for the Warriors, Hope and Courage award. The Hampton Roads community and Wendy’s recognized him with their Military Hero award in 2013. In 2014, Jason was awarded the 2013 Still Serving Veteran of the Year Award for the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. In 2015 he was presented with the American Veteran Center – The Honors Paul Ray Smith Award and in 2016 he was recognized by Crown Royal as winner of the your hero’s name here naming rights contest for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jason was the first recipient in the history of the contest to decide not to name the race after themselves, instead naming the event after his non-profit, the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Brickyard. His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (five awards), Combat Action Ribbon (two awards) US Army Ranger Tab and numerous service awards. Today, Jason has expanded his programs with his focus on helping individuals, companies and teams to “GET OFF THE X” ™ from “Life Ambushes.  He provides, speaking, workshops, online programs, executive coaching and business consulting to businesses around the world and group coaching through his “Get off the X Training and Overcome Army™ group coaching programs. Jason has appeared on numerous national news networks including Fox News, CBS, CNN, and CBN.  He has appeared frequently on Fox and Friends and the Huckabee show.  Jason has appeared in multiple documentaries including History Channel’s, Navy SEALs, America’s Secret Warriors. Jason lives in Virginia with his wife Erica and three children Phoenix, Angelica, and Mackenzie. Interview Links: Jason Redman Resources: Create A Strategy Become The Bank Join Our Community

-Gabriel Gomez is a 1987 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. -He completed U.S. Navy Flight School and flew operationally for two years as an aircraft carrier pilot.-He then requested and received an opportunity to attend the U.S. Navy's Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/s) and completed training as Class Leader. Making him only the second person in the U.S. Navy history to have been an Aircraft Carrier Pilot and then a Navy SEAL Officer.-He spent his career with SEAL Team Four and deployed multiple times to South America in support of Foreign Internal Defense.-In 1996, he retired from the military and attended Harvard Business School (HBS) where he received a Master of Business Administration.-Since then he's worked in private equity, ran for Senate in 2013, and co-founded O2X Human Performance.-He's a husband, father, and patriot.Let us know what you think:Website: http://o2x.comIG: https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f

In wrapping up our leadership month, we had the opportunity to speak with Retired Navy SEAL Lt. Jason Redman. It was such and honor to have a guest of his caliber on the show. If you haven't read his New York Times Bestselling book, "The Trident" and his latest book "Overcome", we highly encourage you to take the time. Both books expand on what we covered in this episode. This hour long interview, we couldn't begin to cover all that this man is and has done. Below is just a summary of what Jason has done over the years."Jason spent his first two years in the Navy working as an Intelligence Specialist. During Boot Camp he tried out and was accepted for Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training and reported to BUDS in January 1995. He graduated with BUDS class 202 in December 1995. Jason spent ten years as an enlisted Navy SEAL and ten years as a SEAL officer leading SEAL teams in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. From failure as a young leader and almost being kicked out of the SEAL Teams, to redemption and leading teams in intense combat operations in Iraq, to being shot 8 times including a round to the face, Jason has lived the OVERCOME MINDSET he teaches. Today, Jason has expanded his programs with his focus on helping individuals, companies and team to “GET OFF THE X”™ from Life Ambushes." (www.jasonredman.com)We are so excited to share this episode with our listeners. We hope each of you take something away from this episode and apply it to your life, we know we will be. Stay Safe, Stay Switched On, Stay Uncommon and GET OFF THE X.This episode is brought to you by Solediersocks. Check out their website, https://solediersocks.com/ Make sure and use our discount code at checkout "THEUCL".The music you heard on today's episode is by Nothing More. Check out their website www.nothingmore.net and make sure to subscribe and listen to their latest on their soundcloud account https://soundcloud.com/nothing-more

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Navy SEAL, co-founder MadeFor Pat is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, and the Wharton School of Business. After nine years of service in the SEAL Teams, Pat co-founded the Tip of the Spear Foundation, a non-profit serving the special operations community. Of his time in uniform, he says, “I received far more than I gave and continue to be inspired by those I served alongside.” Pat believes in the power of small steps and is passionate about helping others realize their full potential. He currently lives in Santa Monica, CA with his wife, twin daughters, and cat, Kula. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website: https://jimharshawjr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimharshawjr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimharshawjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimharshaw/ About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re in the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s, and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You Are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled, and overcome as you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website: https://jimharshawjr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimharshawjr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimharshawjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimharshaw/

-Adam La Reau is a 2002 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point-After graduating and receiving his commission from KP, he became the first U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Midshipman to report directly to--and successfully complete--the U.S. Navy's Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training-His efforts helped develop a pipeline for future U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Midshipman to pursue their goal of serving as U.S. Navy SEALs directly after graduation -After successfully completing BUD/S and SEAL qualification training, he spent over a decade with East Coast based Navy SEAL Teams. -In August 2013, Adam retired from active duty and attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and received a Master of Public Administration.-It was here that he created a non-profit called ‘One Summit' to help build resilience in children with cancer-In Late 2013, He co-founded O2X Human Performance where he continues to serve others by providing world class training and integrated educational experiences that improve the health, safety, and performance of our nation's tactical populations and other elite organizations.- He's a husband, patriot, and soon to be DadLet us know what you think:Website: http://o2x.comIG: https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f

Jason Silva is a retired Navy SEAL who served for 27 years in the United States Navy. He completed BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training in 1992 and then went on to become a Special Forces Qualified Medic at Fort Sam Houston, TX and a paramedic in South Central Las Angeles, CA with the Las Angeles Fire Department. He served at SEAL Team 5, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, and Special Operations Command North, completing 17 combat deployments throughout the world. His awards include the Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars with Valor, the Purple Heart, and 2 Defense Meritorious Service Medals, among many others. Jason has a passion for woodworking and spends his free time crafting pieces of art in his mountain woodshop in Colorado. Jessica Silva has been in the first responder world for most of her career, beginning as an EMT in San Jose and San Diego. After a military relocation, she became a 9-11 dispatcher for the city of Virginia Beach and then as a Community Corrections Officer for domestic violence offenders. In 2011 she started volunteering with a Wilderness Search and Rescue Team and shortly thereafter began training as a K9 handler. In addition to raising two children and riding out 14 post 9/11 deployments, she served as the Ombudsman for several years, was part of the shaping of resiliency programs for Special Forces spouses and families, and is the author of a children's book about military deployments.

Episode: 94 Jason Redman Join David Pere and Alexander Felice (The Military Millionaire Podcast) with Jason Redman as he talks about becoming the best version of yourself. He shares his story from being caught in an ambush to eventually being able to stand in front of people to help others. Jason shares his ways in how you can have positivity in this time of uncertainty and the three P's that can help you be a better you even at home!  By the end of the episode, you will learn to embrace your failures, build an “Overcome” mindset, and take action. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast! ~ About Jason Redman: Jason “Jay” Redman was born in a small town in central Ohio and attended schools in Ohio, North Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida before graduating from Lumberton High School in Southern North Carolina. He joined the Navy on September 11, 1992 and began his naval career at boot camp in Orlando, Florida. Jason spent his first two years in the Navy working as an Intelligence Specialist working for and around Naval Special Warfare. During Boot Camp he had tried out and was accepted for Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training (BUD/S) and he reported to BUD/S in January of 1995. He enjoyed a full year of friendly instructors, relaxing times on the beach, and endless nights under the Coronado moon before graduating with BUD/S class 202 in December of 1995. Jason set off on a whirlwind career, completing three deployments to South America where he conducted numerous Counter Drug missions throughout Colombia and Peru. He returned in December of 2000 to become an instructor for his SEAL Team's Basic Land Warfare block of training. He spent the next year and a half teaching Marksmanship, Reconnaissance and Surveillance operations, and advanced communications. In August of 2000, Petty Officer 1st Class Redman was one of fifty naval enlisted members selected for the prestigious Seaman to Admiral Program. He began school at Old Dominion University in August of 2001. Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Business Administration. He was commissioned in May of 2004 as a Naval SEAL Officer. Jason immediately reported to his new SEAL Team and was directly assigned as an Assistant Platoon Commander. His platoon deployed to Afghanistan in July of 2005 and conducted numerous combat operations that directly contributed to the Global War on Terror. In May of 2006, he graduated from the grueling US Army Ranger Course of Instruction to further his tactical knowledge and increase his understanding of Joint Operations and Army mission planning. In May 2007, Jason deployed to Fallujah, Iraq and served as Mobility Force Commander and Assault Force Commander for over 40 Direct Action missions throughout western Iraq. On September 13, 2007 while acting as Assault Force Commander on an operation to capture an Al Qaeda High Value Individual LT Redman's Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he along with two other Teammates were wounded in the ensuing firefight. Despite being shot twice in the arm and once in the face, as well as multiple rounds to his helmet, Night Vision Goggles, body armor, and weapon, Jason and his Team fought valiantly winning the fight, ensuring everyone came home alive. In August, while recovering at Bethesda Naval Medical Center, LT Redman wrote and hung a bright orange sign on his door, which became a statement and symbol for wounded warriors everywhere. This sign gained national recognition and earned LT Redman and his family an invitation to meet President George W. Bush in the Oval Office. The original sign on the door, signed by President Bush, now hangs in the Wounded Ward at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda. In July 2010, Jason joined three other wounded service members and reached the summit of Mount Rainier as a testament to wounded warriors and all Americans that there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome if you have the drive, the determination, and the tenacity to rise above. In 2010, While still on active duty and recovering from his injuries, Redman founded the Wounded Wear™ clothing line and the Combat Wounded Coalition™, a Non-Profit organization which inspires combat wounded warriors to Overcome.  Redman served as the executive director of the organization for almost ten years.  The organization raised almost $3 Million and served thousands of wounded warriors. In November of 2013, after 21 years of service, Redman retired from the Navy and launched SOF Spoken LLC, a speaking company which provides inspirational presentations on leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations. Redman published the New York Times bestselling book, “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader”.  His book details lessons learned in leadership and overcoming adversity throughout his SEAL career while also discussing his combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as his personal journey with his wife Erica and their three children. He was recognized in November of 2009 by his alma mater Old Dominion University with their prestigious Alumni Service Award in recognition of exemplary leadership, and significant, compassionate service to community, state, and nation. He was a 2010 recipient of the Hope for the Warriors, Hope and Courage award. The Hampton Roads community and Wendy's recognized him with their Military Hero award in 2013. In 2014, Jason was awarded the 2013 Still Serving Veteran of the Year Award for the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. In 2015 he was presented with the American Veteran Center – The Honors Paul Ray Smith Award and in 2016 he was recognized by Crown Royal as winner of the your hero's name here naming rights contest for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jason was the first recipient in the history of the contest to decide not to name the race after themselves, instead naming the event after his non-profit, the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Brickyard. His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (five awards), Combat Action Ribbon (two awards) US Army Ranger Tab and numerous service awards. Today, Jason has expanded his programs with his focus on helping individuals, companies and teams to “GET OFF THE X” ™ from “Life Ambushes.  He provides, speaking, workshops, online programs, executive coaching and business consulting to businesses around the world and group coaching through his “Get off the X Training and Overcome Army™ group coaching programs. Jason has appeared on numerous national news networks including Fox News, CBS, CNN, and CBN.  He has appeared frequently on Fox and Friends and the Huckabee show.  Jason has appeared in multiple documentaries including History Channel's, Navy SEALs, America's Secret Warriors. Jason lives in Virginia with his wife Erica and three children Phoenix, Angelica, and Mackenzie. ~ Advice to an 18-20-year old: Become the best version of yourself! - You can find Jason Redman on… Website: https://jasonredman.com/ Get Off the X: https://getoffx.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonredmanww/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonRedmanWW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlcniaDl7BxOLMCn-EoXqw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonredmanww/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-redman-b8324210/ - Sponsors: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/personal-capital/ https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/audible/ Real Estate Investing Course: https://military-millionaire-academy.teachable.com/p/from-zero-to-one-real-estate-investing-101 Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/ - SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE - Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/ - My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos! THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR'S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, and became a member of a west coast SEAL Team. After leaving the US Navy SEAL Teams in 2017, at the age of 24, he flew to Iraq and joined a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Rangers, who, while under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, assaulted across ISIS minefields, used themselves as human shields, and sprinted down ISIS-infested streets-all to retrieve wounded civilians. Ephraim founded Stronghold Rescue and Relief, a non-profit dedicated to sending highly trained former Special Operations personnel into the heart of violent conflicts around the world in order to find and help the families caught in the crossfire, as well as assist oppressed people in multiple countries facing genocide and human trafficking. Today, Ephraim continues to conduct humanitarian rescue and relief operations around the world. Stronghold Rescue and Relief City of Death by Ephraim Mattos

Gut. Joints. Brain.Handle those three things and we can continue to thrive. Life is such a wonderful experience, but without health, we won't be able to enjoy all that it has to offer. Recently, I released a supplement line with my name on it, you can check us out at: Hardwick Life We, as in my family and I, have been taking these supplements for many years now, and excited to share it with you guys finally.We can't wait for you guys to share the benefits and the experience as well and building a strong immune system especially for dire times like now.Along with a workout plan, healthy diet and supplement line, you will ensure you are at your healthiest for a vibrant health.You can find out more about Hardwick Life at:www.Hardwick.LifeThis Podcast Episode is Sponsored by BUBS NaturalsAs you already know, I post all the foods, my gym regime etc. on a daily on my instagram stories, and you probably have seen BUBS naturals on my posts.Since 2017 I have been consuming BUBS naturals Collagen Protein and MCT Oil Powder, one way or another, I have been using BUBS Naturals religiously daily.I wouldn't have stuck with this regime if my body didn't like the way it was reacting with the products, but they are all natural and needless to say, my body loves it.If you are in the San Diego region, GOOD NEWS! BUBS Naturals is available at ALL Baron's Markets or you can check them out at www.bubsnaturals.com where you can find recipes, blogs that teach you more about the product and everything you need to know.PLUS if you use the code: HARDWICK20You will get 20% off your BUBS Natural purchase online.Again, visit www.bubsnaturals.com and enter code HARDWICK20 for 20% off your purchase.Now off to the PodcastJoining us today on the Finding Center Podcast is my good buddy Pat Dossett. Pat is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, and the Wharton School of Business.After nine years of service in the SEAL Teams, Pat co-founded the Tip of the Spear Foundation, a non-profit serving the special operations community. Of his time in uniform, he says, “I received far more than I gave and continue to be inspired by those I served alongside.”Pat believes in the power of small steps and is passionate about helping others realize their full potential, which is why he co-founded a company called Madefor.Follow them on Instagram @madefor or online at getmadefor.com. Also, he’s offered a special offer to our listeners of the Madefor program at MADEFORNICK for 20% off.In this Podcast episode we talk about:Pat's time in the academyBecoming a Navy SEALMindset and headspaceCareer transitionsMade For CompanyHere is the article we spoke about on the Podcast that Pat did with Andrew Huberman:https://www.fastcompany.com/90483172/im-a-former-navy-seal-and-the-way-i-deal-with-stress-is-backed-by-neuroscience-that-you-can-useYou can follow Pat on:https://www.instagram.com/madefor_pat/You can follow Nick and Finding Center Podcast at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/andhttps://www.instagram.com/findingcenterpodcast/Did you guys know I love speaking...besides the Podcast that is, I love Public Speaking.I have a few engagements these coming months in fact to speak to groups of all sizes, from Real Estate, Athletes and Service Industry.If you want to talk to me about speaking at your event, or to a particular group of people on lessons I've learned with High School Wrestling, NFL Pro Ball, Family Matters, Business Endeavors...let me know!You can reach out to me in my Instagram page or go directly to:www.letsengage.com/talent/nick-hardwick

Kristin Beck is a former U.S Navy Senior Chief, SEAL team operator, and decorated war hero. Kristin proudly served the United States as a Navy SEAL for over 20 years, serving on 3 different SEAL teams. She was deployed 13 times, serving in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq including 7 combat deployments, earning more than 50 ribbons and metals including the bronze star with valor and the purple heart. Following retirement from military service in 2011, Senior Chief Beck continued high level clearance work at the Pentagon working for the Secretary of Defense. While in active duty, Kristin respectfully remained silent regarding her gender identity - following the the U.S military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy during her service but since retirement has announcer her decision to live openly and as authentically as possible, releasing her memoir "Warrior Princess" and starring in the CNN Documentary film "Lady Valor" where she recounts becoming totally detached from fear due to living through constant rocket and mortar strikes, and sometimes being more than willing to risk her own life the end the problems of having to face her gender identity issues. In this podcast Kristin shares her lessons from getting through Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training at the top of her class, to dealing with failure on the battlefield, specifically during a raid on Saddam Husseins palace. She also specifically describes the courage it took to publicly display her true identity at the risk of not only losing the respect of her peers, but having to face bigotry and hatred as a result.

How do we make life better during this time? How to feel better, sleep better, and stay mentally healthy. Brooks is joined by Pat Dossett, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, and the Wharton School of Business for a fascinating conversation about teamwork during this challenging time. The advice offers ways to stay connected, support one another, and act as a team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Chatted with Nate Rose this week.  Nate is not only a former Navy SEAL with multiple combat deployments but also came back and became a Firefighter/Paramedic.  Nate runs his own business now, GreenFace LLC.  A big shout out to Americas Mighty Warriors.  Please check them out! About GreenFace:  GreenFace is an American brand and event company. We aim to deliver exceptional events with the same attention to detail we learned in BUD/S, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training. Our events have Special Operations flavor and are for everyone! GreenFace: https://greenfacehq.com/ Americas Mighty Warriors  https://americasmightywarriors.org/ Nate on Instagram: @naterose_actualGreenFace on Instagram: @greenface_llcSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

My guest started Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training with a class of 275, after hell week, 70 men remained, at graduation, 42 stood tall. He shares his experience and advice to future candidates. He also speaks on what we all can learn from the hardest military training in the world. Standby to Pass Your Limit.

Dan Cerrillo has 15 years of naval experience and 13 years of Navy Seal experience... Wait, do you need another reason to listen? Ok, he is the Owner of Crossfit Bellevue, in Bellevue, WA, he is a level 2 Crossfit trainer, he has done Iron man competitions and even completed a Bataan Death march (He talks about this horrible endeavor on part 2 of the show.) What else does he talk about on the show? He talks about what it's like to transition from the military into normal civilian life and the struggles that come with it He discusses who the Paleo Diet is right for What it's like to tread water for 7 hours in the pitch black dark When a packaged hostess fruit pie just might become your best friend And MORE.... Dan Cerrillo Bio: Dan Cerrillo is a certified U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist having spent over 14-years on active duty of which 13-years were spent within Naval Special Warfare Command's. He served as both a SEAL Operator and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL and Special Operations Master Training Specialist Instructor during his military career. Dan deployed numerous times in support of both Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and conducted over 300 Direct Action Missions. After leaving the military Dan continued government service until being hired in 2007 by a High Net Worth Family in the Pacific Northwest to help form an Executive Protection Detail for Vulcan Inc. Dan opened CrossFit Bellevue in 2008 with the idea of specializing in Youth Athlete Training and Pre-Special Operations Training. Since starting his Pre-SOF Program Dan has helped over 30 young warriors receive their Ranger, Special Forces Tab and SEAL Tridents. Coach Cerrillo is also a participant in the 2014 Coeur D' Alene Ironman and 2012 Bataan Death March. Dan continues to consult for High School and College Football programs all over the United States and High Net Worth Families all over the world on both fitness and security matters. Dan is also the one of the Lead Coaches for SealFit's Kokoro Camp and 20X Challenge and founder of Turning Steel “The Ultimate SEALFit Adventure”. Dan specializes in teaching his clients and players about the fundamentals of fitness and the physical and mental toughness that goes along with it. Coaching certifications: • CrossFit Level 2 • SealFit Level 2 • CrossFit Kids • CrossFit Gymnastics • CrossFit Mobility / Recovery • CrossFit Nutrition • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Where to Find Dan: Turning Steel Program Dan on Twitter  

 Why listen? Dan Cerrillo has 15 years of naval experience and 13 years of Navy Seal experience... Wait, do you need another reason to listen? Ok, he is the Owner of Crossfit Bellevue, in Bellevue, WA, he is a level 2 Crossfit trainer, he has done Iron man competitions and even completed a Bataan Death march (He talks about this horrible endeavor on part 2 of the show.) What else does he talk about on the show? He talks about what it's like to transition from the military into normal civilian life and the struggles that come with it He discusses who the Paleo Diet is right for What it's like to tread water for 7 hours in the pitch black dark When a packaged hostess fruit pie just might become your best friend And MORE.... Dan Cerrillo Bio: Dan Cerrillo is a certified U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist having spent over 14-years on active duty of which 13-years were spent within Naval Special Warfare Command’s. He served as both a SEAL Operator and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL and Special Operations Master Training Specialist Instructor during his military career. Dan deployed numerous times in support of both Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and conducted over 300 Direct Action Missions. After leaving the military Dan continued government service until being hired in 2007 by a High Net Worth Family in the Pacific Northwest to help form an Executive Protection Detail for Vulcan Inc. Dan opened CrossFit Bellevue in 2008 with the idea of specializing in Youth Athlete Training and Pre-Special Operations Training. Since starting his Pre-SOF Program Dan has helped over 30 young warriors receive their Ranger, Special Forces Tab and SEAL Tridents. Coach Cerrillo is also a participant in the 2014 Coeur D’ Alene Ironman and 2012 Bataan Death March. Dan continues to consult for High School and College Football programs all over the United States and High Net Worth Families all over the world on both fitness and security matters. Dan is also the one of the Lead Coaches for SealFit’s Kokoro Camp and 20X Challenge and founder of Turning Steel “The Ultimate SEALFit Adventure”. Dan specializes in teaching his clients and players about the fundamentals of fitness and the physical and mental toughness that goes along with it. Coaching certifications: • CrossFit Level 2 • SealFit Level 2 • CrossFit Kids • CrossFit Gymnastics • CrossFit Mobility / Recovery • CrossFit Nutrition • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Where to Find Dan: Turning Steel Program Crossfit Bellevue Dan on Twitter     The post ENH 002: (Part 2) What makes a good Crossfit gym, Bataan Death marches and Paleo with Former Navy Seal and Crossfit coach Dan Cerrillo appeared first on Ex Nihilo.

 Why listen? Dan Cerrillo has 15 years of naval experience and 13 years of Navy Seal experience... Wait, do you need another reason to listen? Ok, he is the Owner of Crossfit Bellevue, in Bellevue, WA, he is a level 2 Crossfit trainer, he has done Iron man competitions and even completed a Bataan Death march (He talks about this horrible endeavor on part 2 of the show.) What else does he talk about on the show? He talks about what it's like to transition from the military into normal civilian life and the struggles that come with it He discusses who the Paleo Diet is right for What it's like to tread water for 7 hours in the pitch black dark When a hostess fruit pie just might become your best friend And MORE.... Dan Cerrillo Bio: Dan Cerrillo is a certified U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist having spent over 14-years on active duty of which 13-years were spent within Naval Special Warfare Command’s. He served as both a SEAL Operator and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL and Special Operations Master Training Specialist Instructor during his military career. Dan deployed numerous times in support of both Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and conducted over 300 Direct Action Missions. After leaving the military Dan continued government service until being hired in 2007 by a High Net Worth Family in the Pacific Northwest to help form an Executive Protection Detail for Vulcan Inc. Dan opened CrossFit Bellevue in 2008 with the idea of specializing in Youth Athlete Training and Pre-Special Operations Training. Since starting his Pre-SOF Program Dan has helped over 30 young warriors receive their Ranger, Special Forces Tab and SEAL Tridents. Coach Cerrillo is also a participant in the 2014 Coeur D’ Alene Ironman and 2012 Bataan Death March. Dan continues to consult for High School and College Football programs all over the United States and High Net Worth Families all over the world on both fitness and security matters. Dan is also the one of the Lead Coaches for SealFit’s Kokoro Camp and 20X Challenge and founder of Turning Steel “The Ultimate SEALFit Adventure”. Dan specializes in teaching his clients and players about the fundamentals of fitness and the physical and mental toughness that goes along with it. Coaching certifications: • CrossFit Level 2 • SealFit Level 2 • CrossFit Kids • CrossFit Gymnastics • CrossFit Mobility / Recovery • CrossFit Nutrition • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Where to Find Dan: Turning Steel Program Crossfit Bellevue Dan on Twitter The post ENH 001: (Part 1) Mental Toughness, Becoming a Navy Seal and treading water for 7 hours w/ Crossfit coach and former Navy Seal Dan Cerrillo appeared first on Ex Nihilo.

Dan Cerrillo has 15 years of naval experience and 13 years of Navy Seal experience... Wait, do you need another reason to listen? Ok, he is the Owner of Crossfit Bellevue, in Bellevue, WA, he is a level 2 Crossfit trainer, he has done Iron man competitions and even completed a Bataan Death march (He talks about this horrible endeavor on part 2 of the show.) What else does he talk about on the show? He talks about what it's like to transition from the military into normal civilian life and the struggles that come with it He discusses who the Paleo Diet is right for What it's like to tread water for 7 hours in the pitch black dark When a hostess fruit pie just might become your best friend And MORE.... Dan Cerrillo Bio: Dan Cerrillo is a certified U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist having spent over 14-years on active duty of which 13-years were spent within Naval Special Warfare Command's. He served as both a SEAL Operator and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL and Special Operations Master Training Specialist Instructor during his military career. Dan deployed numerous times in support of both Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and conducted over 300 Direct Action Missions. After leaving the military Dan continued government service until being hired in 2007 by a High Net Worth Family in the Pacific Northwest to help form an Executive Protection Detail for Vulcan Inc. Dan opened CrossFit Bellevue in 2008 with the idea of specializing in Youth Athlete Training and Pre-Special Operations Training. Since starting his Pre-SOF Program Dan has helped over 30 young warriors receive their Ranger, Special Forces Tab and SEAL Tridents. Coach Cerrillo is also a participant in the 2014 Coeur D' Alene Ironman and 2012 Bataan Death March. Dan continues to consult for High School and College Football programs all over the United States and High Net Worth Families all over the world on both fitness and security matters. Dan is also the one of the Lead Coaches for SealFit's Kokoro Camp and 20X Challenge and founder of Turning Steel “The Ultimate SEALFit Adventure”. Dan specializes in teaching his clients and players about the fundamentals of fitness and the physical and mental toughness that goes along with it. Coaching certifications: • CrossFit Level 2 • SealFit Level 2 • CrossFit Kids • CrossFit Gymnastics • CrossFit Mobility / Recovery • CrossFit Nutrition • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Where to Find Dan: Turning Steel Program Dan on Twitter

Ron “Monty” Montgomery served as a US Navy SEAL for nearly 26 years.  He served 16 years as an enlisted man before accepting a commission as a SEAL Warrant Officer.  After completing Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at the age of 18 he went on to SEAL Team Two where he was also a member of the East Coast Navy Parachute Team.  After his time in SEAL Team Two, Monty went back to BUD/S as an instructor, overseeing thousands of SEAL candidates.  Monty served in nearly all of the East coast SEAL teams throughout his career, though much of what he's done remains classified.  He spent a tour in the elite Navy SEAL Anti-Terrorism Team as well as as the Naval Security Coordination Team, known as REDCELL.  REDCELL's mission was to demonstrate vulnerabilities of military bases and would regularly use false IDs, jump fences, barricade buildings, take hostages, kidnap high ranking officers, plant bombs near Air Force One, and sneak into nuclear submarines. In this wide ranging conversation Monty goes into what it takes to survive BUD/S, what makes a great SEAL, what it feels like to jump out of a cargo jet flying at 30,000 feet and more.  Check out all the interviews at https://www.professionalsplaybook.comInstagram/ Facebook-- @justinfighterpilot

Round 2 with the one and only Josh Bridges. Josh is a retired Navy SEAL. We met when I was putting him through basic SEAL training known as BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL). Post training we served together at SEAL Team Three. Post military our paths constantly crossed in the competitive CrossFit ecosystem. Josh has been competing in the CrossFit Games since before he left military service, meaning he found the time to train in the limited off time associated with an already arduous job. His best finish at the Games to date has been 2nd place in 2011. Our conversation last year occurred just after his Regional competition, this year it is just before. We talked pre, active, and post military life. Training style and philosophy, and how he dealt with last years competition not sticking to the script he had planned for it. Enjoy.

Rear Admiral Kerry Metz (USN, Ret.) started his career as a Navy SEAL, and eventually served as the first commander of Special Operations Command North. In this discussion, Kerry talked about career success, career setbacks, and how “you can’t be a shiny penny without a few wire brushings!” Kerry shares his 5 H’s when it comes to leadership: honor, honesty, humility, humor, and happiness. He discusses the differences and similarities between the military, sports teams, business, and the shared commonality regarding leadership. Listen in to gain insights from a modern-day, intellectual warrior. Key Takeaways [3:01] Kerry progressed as a SEAL from the tactical area, through operational roles, and then to the strategic level as an admiral. The Special Forces, SEALs, and Rangers are tests for the human body and mind to do 10 times more than they think they can.  [5:48] A good team requires a common purpose or mission. Next, comes a shared experience or sacrifice. Everyone contributes to the best of their ability. These are the ingredients for a high-performing team. [7:33] Kerry talks about sacrifice in a startup. Employees sacrifice high salary for shares. Founders are often on the road more than most executives, for a later payoff. Sacrificing now gives you future options. [9:25] Kerry discusses how Naval officers achieve rank. Evaluations are not only for what they have done, but also their potential. Leadership is developing the leaders behind you. If something happens to you, the one behind you has to step up and take your place. [13:29] Kerry talks about his advancement. He was passed over for Lieutenant Commander once, but not the second time. When he was up for Commander, it also took two times. But he made One Star Admiral before his contemporaries. Kerry follows five ‘H’s: Honor, Honesty, Humility, Humor, and Happiness.  [21:13] Military groups fight in a mission to win or lose; sports teams play a game to win; but business can be a long slog. He cites Admiral Jim Stavridis, who said to be open, honest, and collegial, and Admiral Michael Mullen, who said to listen, learn, and lead. Leaders who apply these principles will lead well. [25:49] Competition among peers is healthy if it is balanced with cooperation. Leaders should lead people the way they need to be led. Some need a push, some need a pat on the back. Tell the contributors how they are doing, and what they need to do to be on the mark. [29:44] In 1989, Kerry tells a hard leadership lesson he learned as the Team Commander of SEAL Team One when they deployed to the Philippines.  [37:27] Put people in the right spot for them, nurture them, and empower them, and they will surpass your expectations and surprise you with their achievements.  [41:42] No one starts at the top. He would like to help others have a smoother ride, go further, and go faster. The world needs leaders to handle complexity.   LinkedIn: Kerry M. Metz Navy Bio:  Navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio_ret.asp?bioID=655 Interview: Defensemedianetwork.com/stories/interview-with-rear-admiral-kerry-m-metz-us-navy Hall of Valor: Valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=315229   Quotable Quotes Whatever you can do, think 10 times that. You are capable of it. Don’t let someone else determine where you’re going. You determine where you’re going. Stay on that path. You’re going to get through that obstacle. You’ve just got to keep trying. A high-performing team has a common purpose, a shared sacrifice, and everyone contributing to their best ability. “A good leader can get the most of his personnel even that aren’t going all the way to the top.” The bottom line is sustained superior performance. If something happens to you, the one behind you has to take your place. If they’re not ready, then that’s your fault. “If you’re doing something that you absolutely hate, my suggestion is, do something [about it].” “You can’t be a shiny penny without a few wire brushings, and I got more than my share.” The simplest solution is not always the best if there are unknown factors. Always listen to input.   Bio Rear Adm. Kerry Metz holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver. He completed courses at the Air Command and Staff College, the Armed Forces Staff College and the Defense Language Institute. Commissioned via the Aviation Officer Candidate School in October 1984 and after a very brief time in aviation, he was assigned to the surface fleet where he served on USS Enhance (MSO 437). Transferring to Naval Special Warfare, he completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training with Class 149 in April 1988. He served in both Naval Special Warfare and Joint Special Operations assignments. Previous commands include a Naval Special Warfare Task Unit, a Joint Task Force, Naval Special Warfare Group 11, and six Naval Special Warfare Reserve Units. His service overseas includes multiple deployments to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Metz served as the first commander of Special Operations Command North, a subordinate unified command of U.S. Special Operations Command under the operational control of U.S. Northern Command. Promoted to rear admiral in October 2011, he served first as the deputy commander and then as interim commander of Special Operations Command Central from September 2011 to July 2013. Books mentioned in this episode Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value, by Bill George The Littlest Green Beret: On Self-Reliant Leadership, by Jan Rutherford Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, by J. D. Vance Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice, by Adam Makos When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, by William H. McRaven Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman, by Yvon Chouinard The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters, by Thomas M. Nichols Letters from a Stoic, by Lucius Annaeus Seneca Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, by Joshua Foer Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, by General Stanley McChrystal and Tantum Collins Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert, by Craig Childs Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy — Until You’re 80 and Beyond, by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge  

Subjects discussed: the psychology of pansieness; Young Lions; Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training; universal service; Hells Bells as the soundtrack of Seal training; to "fall" in combat; "this is fishin' and we don't complain"; being in Act of Valor; shared misery; Camp Cancer; drinking coffee like a lunatic; Rorke's take on public lands; training in a purposeful way; stump shootin'; what all this means for hunters, and more. Check out bonus material at www.themeateater.com/podcasts