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Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Governor Jim Justice says he's mulling over the vaccination bill and plans for a special session--The Governor tells MetroNews he was unaware of seven liens filed against his Greenbrier Resort for unpaid sales taxes--The remarkable story of Charlie Plumb, shot down and held prisoner in Vietnam--In Sports: Major League Baseball underway and in college baseball WVU tops Marshall

Chris and Sean are honored and humbled to spend some meaningful time with former Hanoi Hilton POW, Captain Charlie Plumb. On this, the five-year anniversary of the passing of Senator John McCain, we are reminded of the sacrifice and perseverance and leadership exhibited by the over 500 men who were imprisoned in Hanoi. Captain Plumb shares some stories and how to make a life meaningful following trauma. A #MustListen Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LBDMshow Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Link to the Light Beer Dark Money Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

Charlie Plumb ended up in the U.S. Navy because money was tight for his family and it was a big economic relief when he was recommended and accepted at the U.S. Naval Academy. Upon commissioning from Annapolis and competion of flight school, Plumb would soon be flying an F-4. Little did he know what awaited him just a few years later in Vietnam.Plumb was deployed to the war zone in November 1966. He routinely flew missions over North Vietnam, including Hanoi, which he says was the most heavily protected city in the world at that time. On each mission, he came under fire in a variety of forms.In May 1967, Plumb was shot down by a surface-to-air missile (SAM) and taken prisoner. He was soon held prisoner at the infamous "Hanoi Hilton."In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Captain Plumb recounts his memories of being shot down, his remarkable prayer while parachuting into enemy territory, the brutal torture and deprivation in the prison, and how the U.S. POW's kept each other going. Finally, he shares what it was like to breathe as a free man after nearly six years of captivity.

Captain Charlie Plumb has lived what he believes to be the American Dream. As a farm kid from Kansas, he fantasized about airplanes, although he felt certain he would never have the opportunity to pilot one. It would be the United States Navy who afforded Plumb the opportunity to live out that dream.After graduating from the Naval Academy, Plumb completed Navy Flight Training and reported to Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego where he flew the first adversarial flights in the development of what would be called The Navy Fighter Weapons School, currently known as “TOP GUN.” The next year, Plumb's squadron the Aardvarks launched on the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk with Fighter Squadron 114 to fly the Navy's hottest airplane, the F-4 Phantom Jet. Code named “Plumber,” Charlie Plumb flew 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam and made over 100 carrier landings.On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, Plumb was shot down over Hanoi, taken prisoner and spent the next 2,103 days in North Vietnamese Prisoner of War camps. His first prison cell was 8 ft. long and 8 ft. wide. During his nearly six years of captivity, Plumb distinguished himself as a pro in underground communications. He was a great inspiration to all the other POWs and served as chaplain for two years.Following his repatriation, Plumb continued his Navy flying career in Reserve Squadrons where he flew A-4 Sky Hawks, A-7 Corsairs and FA-18 Hornets. His last two commands as a Naval Reservist were on the Aircraft Carrier Corral Sea and at a Fighter Air Wing in California. He retired from the United States Navy with the rank of Captain after 31 years of service.Since his return home, Plumb has captivated more than 5,000 audiences in almost every industry around the world with stories that parallel his POW experience with the challenges of everyday life.To this day, Captain Plumb continues to fly left seat at every opportunity. The most treasured plane he owns and flies is a WWII PT-19 Open-Cockpit antique which is currently on loan to the Palm Springs, CA Air Museum. He also owns a Rutan-designed experimental single-engine Long-Eze. https://charlieplumb.com Follow the podcastOnemomentpleasepodcast.comIG:@onemomentpleasepodcastFB: OneMomentPlease

Charlie Plumb always wanted to fly planes. As a little boy growing up on a farm in Kansas, he wasn't sure how he would be able to. The United States Naval Academy provided him with the opportunity. He reported to Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego where he flew the first adversarial flights in the development of what would be called The Navy Fighter Weapons School, currently known as “TOP GUN.” The next year, Plumb's squadron the Aardvarks launched on the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk with Fighter Squadron 114 to fly the Navy's hottest airplane, the F-4 Phantom Jet. Code named “Plumber,” Charlie Plumb flew 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam and made over 100 carrier landings.On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, Plumb was shot down over Hanoi, taken prisoner, tortured, and spent the next 2,103 days in North Vietnamese Prisoner of War camps. He served for 31 years in the Navy he now shares his story with many different groups. His story reminds us that no matter what we are going through we can overcome it. No matter our circumstances we must never quit.

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! We are beyond honored to have a hero of ours join our podcast. You won't want to miss today's episode!  Below you'll find a bio found on Captain Charlie Plumb's website, charlieplumb.com Captain Charlie Plumb has lived what he believes to be the American Dream. As a farm kid from Kansas, he fantasized about airplanes, although he felt certain he would never have the opportunity to pilot one. It would be the United States Navy who afforded Plumb the opportunity to live out that dream. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Plumb completed Navy Flight Training and reported to Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego where he flew the first adversarial flights in the development of what would be called The Navy Fighter Weapons School, currently known as “TOP GUN.” The next year, Plumb's squadron the Aardvarks launched on the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk with Fighter Squadron 114 to fly the Navy's hottest airplane, the F-4 Phantom Jet. Code named “Plumber,” Charlie Plumb flew 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam and made over 100 carrier landings. On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, Plumb was shot down over Hanoi, taken prisoner, tortured, and spent the next 2,103 days in North Vietnamese Prisoner of War camps. His first prison cell was 8 ft. long and 8 ft. wide. During his nearly six years of captivity, Plumb distinguished himself as a pro in underground communications. He was a great inspiration to all the other POWs and served as chaplain for two years. Following his repatriation, Plumb continued his Navy flying career in Reserve Squadrons where he flew A-4 Sky Hawks, A-7 Corsairs and FA-18 Hornets. His last two commands as a Naval Reservist were on the Aircraft Carrier Corral Sea and at a Fighter Air Wing in California. He retired from the United States Navy with the rank of Captain after 31 years of service. Since his return home, Plumb has captivated more than 5,000 audiences in almost every industry around the world with stories that parallel his POW experience with the challenges of everyday life. To this day, Captain Plumb continues to fly left seat at every opportunity.   Description: Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement. About the Host- Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community. Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.  Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348 You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at: Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to: Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775 Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Media/Fight-In-Progress-100743441735923/ Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tadjn3I4OC75lGmqZL7sc THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!

During his nearly six years of captivity, Captain Plumb distinguished himself among his fellow prisoners as a professional in underground communications, and served for two of those years as the chaplain in his camp. Since his return home, more than 5,000 audiences in nearly every industry have been spellbound as fighter pilot keynote speaker Captain Charlie Plumb shares his story and the lessons he learned from it. Captain Charlie Plumb has lived what he believes to be the American Dream. As a farm kid from Kansas, he fantasized about airplanes, although he felt certain he would never have the opportunity to pilot one. It would be the United States Navy who afforded Plumb the opportunity to live out that dream. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Plumb completed Navy Flight Training and reported to Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego where he flew the first adversarial flights in the development of what would be called The Navy Fighter Weapons School, currently known as “TOP GUN.” The next year, Plumb's squadron the Aardvarks launched on the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk with Fighter Squadron 114 to fly the Navy's hottest airplane, the F-4 Phantom Jet. Code named “Plumber,” Charlie Plumb flew 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam and made over 100 carrier landings. On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, Plumb was shot down over Hanoi, taken prisoner, tortured, and spent the next 2,103 days in North Vietnamese Prisoner of War camps. His first prison cell was 8 ft. long and 8 ft. wide. During his nearly six years of captivity, Plumb distinguished himself as a pro in underground communications. He has an amazing book call "I'm No Hero" (https://charlieplumb.com/store/). A MUST LISTEN!! Find out more about Captain Plumb at https://charlieplumb.com/.

I'm joined by Charlie Plumb, attorney and shareholder at McAfee & Taft. Listen in as we discuss recent unionization efforts, how to show workers you value them, and the importance of communication in leadership.

This week on #TheLifeManifesto, Coach Zarina Poonawalla shares an interesting story of 'Charlie Plumb'. She explains various lessons from Charlie Plumb's life and correlates them with our unpredictable lives and what we must truly help to survive. Further, Zarina talks about the support system that we often take for granted and how we can do better. Tune in to this amazing episode to see life in a unique sense.You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla,Download the app from Play Store: ( https://bit.ly/3i8Gf8u )You can follow our host Zarina on social media: Instagram: ( https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla )Twitter: ( https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks )Linkedin: ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarina-poonawalla-b215bb5a/ )You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

Captain Charlie Plumb was , 6-year prisoner-of-war. Michael Angelo Caruso interviews him on the "Talk to Me" podcast. He was a POW for 6 at the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Vietnam War and makes a living as a keynote speaker. Captain Charlie Plumb has a "signature story" that most speakers can only dream about.  Read the complete story in his terrific book titled, "I'm No Hero." A signature story makes you more authentic. When you're more authentic, you're more believable and when your audience members believe you, they're more likely to take action. Interview topics include: - How to use silence when presenting - The "theatre" of speaking - Why you need to tell your story 2,000 times - Practice makes closer to perfect - Adding color, flavor and tone to your story - The art of self-editing - The best question to solicit helpful feedback Learn more about Charlie's magnificent adventure and listen as he and Michael talk about how to craft your own signature story. Please comment below to thank Captain Plumb for his service. Be notified of Michael's new videos! Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelo... and ring that silver bell Free “Effective Leadership” ebook at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/l... I f you do speaking of any kind, get ongoing tips for being your best (on Zoom, too!). Join Michael's https://www.facebook.com/groups/Prese... Michael's Perfect Presentation Check List https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/p... Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/getth... for growing your club, raising more money and getting attention for Rotary Get Michael's fun “Friday5” newsletter at http://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/fr... Subscribe to Michael's “Talk to Me” podcast for interesting interviews with fascinating people. https://michaelangelocaruso.podbean.com/ ___ Check out/Subscribe to the Motivation Playlist on the Michael Angelo Caruso channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQGlG... When you're motivated to be your best, the world is your oyster. Good things such as a great job, ideal partners and prime opportunities, come to those who believe in themselves. Self-esteem and a good strong self-concept are central to being highly motivated. It's hard for others to believe in you if you don't believe in yourself. This is true in leadership, sales and even when raising a family. Tony Robbins' mentor, Jim Rohn, famously said you are the sum of the five people you hang around with most. If your five best friends are destitute, you are more likely to become poor. If your favorite five people are upwardly mobile, you are likely to do well financially. If your FFF (Five Friends Forever) are overweight and unhealthy, you're likely to take on some of their bad habits. When your best buddies are fit and exercise prone, you are probably like them. Highly motivated people: - Are in a good mood every day - See the glass as half-full - Are optimistic even in the face of adversity - Are resourceful when meeting challenges - Exercise, eat right, take care of themselves - Banish negative thinking - Systemize productive thoughts, emotions, behavior - Consume “how-to” books, videos and podcasts - Avoid angry people and negative emotions - Have “leftover” energy to help others and give back More in the Motivation Playlist on the Michael Angelo Caruso YT channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQGlG... Subscribe (ring that silver notification bell!) to be notified of new videos. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.

The cornerstone of stoicism is the reminder that we're all mortal, and our time is limited. So how do we draw an optimistic lesson from ‘Memento Mori'?

RUNDOWN The show kicks off with a Stump the Band question for Scott about NFL quarterbacks followed by some listener emails. Then the guys delve into a discussion about media subscription overload, Mitch's ground rules during his vacation, and reaction to the M's trades prior to the trade deadline. Three "Best Of" guests are retired Navy captain Charlie Plumb, longtime Seattle sports media figure Jim Moore, & television actress & teacher Nicci Carr. Later, the guys weigh in on miscellaneous topics ranging from Hawks training camp to Evander Kane's betting investigation, to ScarJo's lawsuit with Disney. Enjoy! GUESTS Charlie Plumb | Retired United States Navy Captain Jim Moore | Former Seattle sports radio personality Nicci Carr | TV actress TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | With coronavirus running through the Vikings quarterback room, which familiar face will be taking snaps in training camp? 3:30 | The guys open up the listener mailbag for some Unfiltered feedback. 17:03 | If someone is listening to Mitch Unfiltered for the first time, they'll be interested to know how Scott earned the nickname "Hotshot" 20:33 | How much money would we save if we all just cancelled our monthly media subscriptions?  27:10 | Mitch makes his long-awaited return to air travel for a vacation and he has a few simple requests while he's gone. 41:08 | With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview mirror, did Dipoto do the right thing to balance the present with the future? 51:53 | GUEST: Charlie Plumb tells his story of surviving six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam after his fighter jet was shot down over Hanoi. 1:29:41 | GUEST: Jim Moore jumps aboard to share some memories during his career as a sports writer and radio personality in Seattle. 2:09:00 | GUEST: Nicci Carr joins the show to talk about the emotional roller coaster ride in her role on the “Scoop There It Is” GEICO commercial with Tag Team. 2:31:16 | There is a new leader in the clubhouse for highest valued football card which will blow your mind. 2:33:13 | Seahawks training camp is underway and early storylines include an Eskridge injury and Taylor expectations. 2:40:48 | Evander Kane is facing serious allegations about sports gambling against his own team...by his wife!  2:44:46 | Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for fifty million smackers for their streaming release of Black Widow after being promised a theatrical debut. 

One of the most sought-after achievement speakers of his time, Captain Plumb's presentations are as he is: sincere, straightforward, humorous, and tailored to motivate each specific audience he encounters. His insights on how to cope with the difficulties as well as the opportunities in life have a positive impact on those who hear his message, those who read his books, and those who come to know him as a friend.Captain Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and went on to be a fighter pilot flying the F-4 Phantom jet on 74 successful combat missions over Vietnam. On his 75th mission, with only five days before he was to return home, Plumb was shot down, captured, tortured, and imprisoned in an 8-by-8 foot cell. He spent the next 2,103 days as a Prisoner Of War in communist war prisons.During his nearly six years of captivity, Captain Plumb distinguished himself among his fellow prisoners as a professional in underground communications, and served for two of those years as the chaplain in his camp. Since his return home, more than 5,000 audiences in nearly every industry have been spellbound as fighter pilot keynote speaker Captain Charlie Plumb shares his story and the lessons he learned from it.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/labanditchburn?fan_landing=true)

After spending almost 6 years as a Prisoner of War, writing a book so people will STOP asking about it, giving over 400 FREE speeches, and telling stories for more than 45 years, the legendary Cap’t. Charlie Plumb sits down with Mark and Darren to explain it all. He shares techniques, dispenses wisdom, and gives advice that will put YOU on the path to being unforgettable!

RUNDOWN The show begins by Mitch explaining his concern with the raccoon roaming around in his backyard followed by a deep dive into a recent listener review about Hotshot. Then, they dig into their betting approach next Sunday, the Rams trade for Matt Stafford, and Griffey's new front office MLB position. Today's guests are former pitcher and Hammerin' Hank's teammate on the Braves Tom House, CBS Sports college football analyst Rick Neuheisel, and Jeff Dicks from our loyal sponsor Evergreen Gavekal. The "Other Stuff" segment covers a variety of topics including Nick Saban's rock solid recruiting pitch, Patrick Reed's latest rule fiasco, and a fishy lawsuit against Subway! GUESTS Tom House | Former MLB pitcher & teammate of Hank Aaron Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst Jeff Dicks | Evergreen Gavekal investments managing director TABLE OF CONTENTS 6:54 | Hotshot's sports fandom is questioned by a listener which the guys analyze the validity of the claim. 28:32 | The conversation with Charlie Plumb in Episode 127 is a must listen if you haven't had a chance to catch the interview.    36:47 | What is your betting strategy for the Super Bowl? 39:42 | The Rams have added Matt Stafford to an already well-balanced team which makes the NFC West arms race more competitive. 47:41 | Ken Griffey Jr. landed a new gig with Major League Baseball to raise youth interest in the sport.  56:17 | GUEST: Tom House relives the iconic moment of the late Hank Aaron's 715th home run which he caught and the magnitude of the moment. 1:20:42 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel shares final takeaways from the college football season and weighs in on the upcoming vacancy in the PAC12 commissioner's chair. 1:43:15 | GUEST: Evergreen Gavekal's managing director of investing Jeff Dicks explains the dynamics of the tumultuous week on Wall Street and the possible aftermath.  2:04:05 | Nick Saban has a future in sales if this whole college football coaching thing doesn't work out. 2:09:14 | Patrick Reed won the Farmers Insurance Open, but not without controversy as we've come to expect. 2:12:33 | Pope Francis is going to have a tough time with his newly prescribed diet of avoiding pizza and pasta. 2:14:10 | The world of college basketball said goodbye to the legendary John Chaney.    2:18:16 | Subway is facing a lawsuit that claims their tuna sandwiches aren't actually made with tuna.  

RUNDOWN The show kicks off with listener emails including one that captures Scott's frustration about people not knowing this podcast exists. Then the guys share their candid reaction to the AFC and NFC championship games and the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the Bucs and Chiefs and chat about the legacy of the late Hank Aaron and Larry King. Three great guests beginning with retired Navy captain Charlie Plumb followed by Husky hoops broadcaster Jason D. Hamilton and veteran NBA center Spencer Hawes. Later, the guys weigh in on miscellaneous topics ranging from Coach K lashing out at a reporter to a rare Unfiltered hockey story to Steph Curry's latest 3-point milestone. Enjoy! GUESTS Charlie Plumb | Retired United States Navy Captain Jason D. Hamilton | UW broadcaster & former Mitch Unfiltered co-host Spencer Hawes | Seattle-born NBA center TABLE OF CONTENTS 1:25 | How does Mitch Unfiltered get to the masses after being around for over two years? 9:33 | Has Pete Carroll earned the cred to stay at the helm as long as he wants? 21:31 | What did you make of championship Sunday and are you excited for Bucs/Chiefs? 38:26 | RIP to one of baseball's most iconic players Hammerin' Hank Aaron and broadcasting legend Larry King. 1:00:27 | GUEST: Charlie Plumb tells his story of surviving six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam after his fighter jet was shot down over Hanoi. 1:38:38 | GUEST: Jason Hamilton is back to catch up on his whereabouts and how his family has adjusted to the new norms. 2:01:33 | GUEST: Spencer Hawes returns to the show to share some of his most memorable moments from his long NBA career. 2:23:56 | Coach K lashes out at a young reporter after a loss which rubs Mitch the wrong way. 2:33:48 | A new Guinness World Record in soccer reminds Mitch of something in hockey that amuses him. 2:36:04 | Steph Curry jumps into second place all time in three point buckets behind Ray Allen.

Every Thursday for the last five weeks we’ve shared interviews full of tips + inspiring conversations as part of our Electing Gratitude series. This special series was designed to help you navigate + find joy within the complexities of life this year. Today's episode serves as a guide to living inspired while navigating holiday stress + winter blues. I share much-needed perspective + practical tips from past Live Inspired Podcast guests to help stay inspired throughout the season. The foundation is firm and the best of our days remain in front of us. Gregg Easterbrook, New York Times bestselling author of the book It’s Better Than It Looks shared hard facts as to why this is the best time in human history. He exposed which elements of your life are making you feel otherwise and most importantly, shared the value of recapturing a true, positive perspective + what it could mean for your relationships, business, life + world.  Listen to ep. 121 and ep. 238. When you know your why, you can endure any how. The spirit of Captain Charlie Plumb captivated me, and he’s someone who inspired me vulnerably share my own story. On his 75th mission over North Vietnam, and just five days before his tour was scheduled to end, his plane was shot down. He spent 2,103 days as a POW, yet by choosing not to be bitter saved him. As many of us may feel imprisoned in our own homes during the global pandemic, I hope my conversation with Charlie Plumb will give you perspective. Listen to ep. 31.  Practical tips you can implement in your life today. Happiness expert Shawn Achor reminded us that it’s in the darkest times that we need optimism, gratitude and social connection the most. If you’re feeling less connected, isolated and unhappy during this challenging time, Shawn’s researched based reasoning + practical tips will have a profound impact. Listen to ep. 236. If you've got nothing to be grateful for, stay in bed. I share one of my favorite Thanksgiving memories from growing up and how it continues to remind me of all I have to be grateful for. Learn more about the special Electing Gratitude series: ‘Unprecedented. Never been so nasty. Never been anything like it.’ We hear these statements about Election 2020 – but are they true? Join me + award-winning Presidential podcast host, Lillian Cunningham to find out. Our thoughtful, bipartisan discussion will remind you that the best days for our nation still remain ahead. Listen to Live Inspired Podcast ep. 302 here. Regardless of how you voted, hear my perspective and hope on where we are today regardless of who takes office in January 2021. I answered questions from listeners about the election, the future and other topics on their heart right now. Listen to Live Inspired Podcast ep. 304 here. For more than a decade, Tiffany Schlain and her family turn off all screens from Friday to Saturday as a way to rebalance from the frantic, “always-on” culture we live within. Learn practical tips on how to reset before the holidays from the person Newsweek named as one of the “Women Shaping the 21st Century.” Listen to Live Inspired Podcast ep. 306 here. Pastor James Ward shares a universal principle that has fueled his success in every area of life—the development of a Zero Victim mindset. By empowering others to be their best, this conversation will set you free from your days of fear, depression, and discouragement. Listen to Live Inspired Podcast ep. 308 here. Have you enjoyed our special Electing Gratitude Series? Share your thoughts in this quick survey and you'll be entered to win a free autographed copy of my latest bestseller IN AWE!  

The Biden administration will be taking over on January 20, 2021. The administration’s approach to employment law will likely be very different from the current administration’s. Additionally, Executive Orders have played a large role in how employment law is conducted in the United States. What changes can Biden make with his own orders? What direction will the overall administration take? These are the questions I seek to answer in this episode of HR Works with my two guests. I am also excited to announce that this a SHRM-credit-approved podcast episode. Stay tuned for information on how to get your credits later in the program. My first guest is attorney Jo Ellen Whitney (https://www.davisbrownlaw.com/Jo-Ellen-Whitney) of Davis Brown (https://www.davisbrownlaw.com/) in Iowa. She is adept at managing the everyday chaos employers and human resource managers face. She is known for her approachable demeanor and practical approach to employment law. Jo is a prolific speaker and writer, simultaneously educating and entertaining audiences on the grey areas of employment law.  Her clients are employers, managers, physicians, hospital administrators, and HR professionals in the health, manufacturing, telecommunications, technology, agriculture, and finance industries as well as not-for-profit service organizations. She is described as “top notch” by clients she advises on a wide array of matters and issues relating to employment and labor law, health law, fair housing, privacy, and data security compliance, and contract and policy issues relating to grant funding. Our other guest is Charlie Plumb (https://www.mcafeetaft.com/bios/charles-s-plumb/), a shareholder at McAffee & Taft (https://www.mcafeetaft.com/) in Tulsa Oklahoma. He represents management in all phases of employment law and labor relations. Much of his practice is dedicated to counseling employers on compliance with a broad range of state and federal employment laws and regulations and educating management on best practices for avoiding disputes arising from the employer/employee relationship. He also has extensive litigation experience before federal and state courts, regulatory and administrative agencies, and in arbitration matters involving claims of discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliatory discharge, breach of contract, and constitutional law violations.

Captain Charlie Plumb has lived what he believes to be the American Dream. As a farm kid from Kansas, he fantasized about airplanes, although he felt certain he would never have the opportunity to pilot one. It would be the United States Navy who afforded Plumb the opportunity to live out that dream. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Plumb completed Navy Flight Training and reported to Miramar Naval Air Station in California where he flew the first adversarial flights in the development of what would be called The Navy Fighter Weapons School, currently known as “TOP GUN.” Charlie Plumb flew 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam and made over 100 carrier landings. On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, Plumb was shot down over Hanoi, taken prisoner, tortured, and spent the next 2,103 days in an 8-by-8 foot cell as a Prisoner Of War. During his nearly six years of captivity, Plumb distinguished himself as a pro in underground communications. He was a great inspiration to all the other POWs and served as chaplain for two years. 00:01 Captain Charlie Plumb Opening Statement02:01 Introduction Dr. James Perdue04:22 What do the number 2,103 mean to you?05:23 Explain The Advance of Adversity During COVID-19 Without Having Charmin As A POW.  06:39 Waste Adversity07:46 Forgive Yourself08:23 Underground / Hidden Communication09:54 Shot Down12:35 Training / Prepare If You Become A POW15:07 Positive Mental Attitude16:48 Details About Commination21:18 Support System26:55 Mind Didn’t Get Infested27:24 Play The Game28:48 The Leaders30:02 Kept In Touch With Other POWs31:08 The Rat37:07 Life After POW – Coming Home40:36 Captain Plumb Motivational Statement To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Coming from small town USA, and after graduating from the US Naval Academy, Charlie Plumb went to aviator school in Pensacola FL and became a fighter pilot.  He flew over 70 combat missions before he was taken POW on May 19, 1967. Listen to his incredible journey from childhood, through the Naval Academy, to his incredible life after being a POW. Discover who he met, years later, that played an integral part of his survival, as well as his incredible ability to forgive. This is one of the most amazing stories you will ever hear. 

Description: Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy and went on to be a fighter pilot on 74 successful combat missions over Vietnam. However, on his 75th mission, with only five days before he was scheduled to return home, Charlie was shot down, captured, tortured, and imprisoned in an 8x8 foot cell. He spent 6 years as a POW in Vietnam and during his time there, he learned about forgiveness, personal responsibility, and leadership. He shares his story with you today.    Continue On Your Journey Charlieplumb.com Charlie on Facebook Charlie on Twitter   JRmartinez.com J.R. on Instagram J.R. on Facebook J.R. on Twitter J.R. Youtube Channel   Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help others discover the REBIRTH podcast so they, too, can be inspired and motivated by the stories shared in these episodes.   Key Takeaways Imagine spending 2,103 days in an 8x8 foot cell as a prisoner of war.  When the Vietnam war ended, there was a big sigh of relief for everyone. They welcomed everyone back and treated the military as if they were heroes, but Charlie didn’t feel like a hero.  J.R. has physical wounds from war and people elevate him for it, but what about all the people out there with invisible wounds? With PTSD? They need a voice, too.  When Charlie came home, he wanted to change his name and disappear to forget his experience as a POW.  Charlie found out through sharing his story that he was giving people hope. This sparked a new purpose for him.  Why did Charlie join the military?  Charlie shares his story of how he got captured in Vietnam.  Charlie went through 6 different prison camps and at times shared his 8x8 cell with 3 other people.  Charlie finds it quite funny that people were afraid of running out of toilet paper during Covid-19. For the longest time, Charlie was mad at everyone. The president, the aircraft mechanics, everyone… until he read this note by Mark Twain. That’s when he found forgiveness.  When you point your fingers at someone else, you give up your own control.  Charlie felt incredibly guilty for being captured, for not being strong enough under torture.  Guys are afraid to reach out for help. Charlie believes this is why the suicide rates are so high. “Acid does more harm in the vessel it’s stored, than on the subject it's poured”. The hate you hold inside does more harm to you than it does to the enemy.  You’re the only one who has control over your life. The secret to success is the choices you make about the environment around you.  Charlie survived because he chose not to be bitter.  What got Charlie through the six years of being a POW?  “Return with Honor” was the mantra Charlie held in his heart. When a friend is going through a hard time, it can be difficult to come up with the words to comfort them. Sometimes, there are no words, but just being there for someone is enough. Leadership is critical in times of uncertainty, stress, and torture. The leadership in Charlie’s team kept everyone together and focused on the bigger mission.  Of everyone who came back from the Vietnam war, 36% of them had PTSD. Those who came back as POWs, only 4% had PTSD. Why is that?  Charlie and his unit were ready to cause an international incident for not leaving the prison camps when instructed to. Despite 6 years there, it was an easy decision to make. It was about principles.  When Charlie came back, he found out that his wife was divorcing him. Despite the lessons he learned in the prison camp, he didn’t learn them well enough when he was in the ‘real world’. He was ready to blame people all over again.  Everything happens for a reason. "Adversity is a horrible thing to waste" Continue On Your Journey Charlieplumb.com Charlie on Facebook Charlie on Twitter   JRmartinez.com J.R. on Instagram J.R. on Facebook J.R. on Twitter J.R. Youtube Channel Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help others discover the REBIRTH podcast so they, too, can be inspired and motivated by the stories shared in these episodes.  

Well-traveled keynote speakers have a tendency to complain about the trials and tribulations of life on the road. You know, trivial things like dirty bed sheets, a poor Wi-Fi connection, blue cheese on your salad (even though you asked for none). However, a few speakers have overcome so much more than mundane travel misfortunes. Some speakers, such as Hall of Fame keynote speaker Captain Charlie Plumb, have overcome real-world challenges that are almost unimaginable for the rest of us. Captain Charlie Plumb is a Former Fighter Pilot, six-year prisoner of war and a Keynote Speaker who was ejected from his plane behind enemy lines and spent six long years in a Vietnamese prisoner of war camp. Hear his life-changing story about a man who had a very special role to play in that fateful flight as legendary speaker, Charlie Plumb, takes the stage on this episode of Standing Ovation. Find out about: Hear Captain Charlie Plumb’s ‘Packing Parachutes’ story How to take your stories and apply them to your presentation What holds speakers back from believing in their stories Why it’s important to move the action along in a story and make it as concise as possible How Charlie keeps his story fresh - even after 35 years of telling it! Tips for tying your story back to the audience Why Charlie became a keynote speaker How Charlie integrates new stories into his presentations Connect with Captain Charlie Plumb: Website (https://charlieplumb.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/captplumb) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CaptainCharliePlumb/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/captaincharlieplumb) Please Support Our Show Sponsors: Standing Ovation is sponsored by Content 10x (http://content10x.com/standingovation) . For more information and to explore the show, (http://www.jaybaer.com/) .

ZERO BLOG THIRTY Thursday, April 16th (Friday, April 17th) ROUND 1: Cons, Kate and I are throwing a Mess Night and we’ve each invited three well known guests… but only the strong survive this group elimination challenge. ROUND 2: Our Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff beefed with The Secretary of Defense at a live, televised press conference over - you guessed it - haircuts! The saga continues. Can anyone shave us?! ROUND 3: An Airman is in deep trouble after flinging his propeller (PENIS) all over a Florida TJ Maxx. Buddy, flashing people is soooo out of style. ROUND 4: Interview with Captain Charlie Plumb ROUND 5: Military encounters of the animal kind. We asked for the weirdest wildlife you encountered and the answers were quite literally wild.

We are in the midst of an unprecedented epidemic that is causing a great deal of struggle around the country and world. Who better to talk about enforced isolation, deprivation, and no clear end in sight than Charlie Plumb, who spent years in captivity as a POW in the Hanoi Hilton.

Captain Charlie Plumb has lived what he believes to be the American Dream. As a farm kid from Kansas, he fantasized about airplanes, although he felt certain he would never have the opportunity to pilot one. It would be the United States Navy who afforded Plumb the opportunity to live out that dream. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Plumb completed Navy Flight Training and reported to Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego where he flew the first adversarial flights in the development of what would be called The Navy Fighter Weapons School, currently known as “TOP GUN.” The next year, Plumb’s squadron the Aardvarks launched on the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk with Fighter Squadron 114 to fly the Navy’s hottest airplane, the F-4 Phantom Jet. Code named “Plumber,” Charlie Plumb flew 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam and made over 100 carrier landings. On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, Plumb was shot down over Hanoi, taken prisoner, tortured, and spent the next 2,103 days in an 8-by-8 foot cell as a Prisoner Of War. During his nearly six years of captivity, Plumb distinguished himself as a pro in underground communications. He was a great inspiration to all the other POWs and served as chaplain for two years. Following his repatriation, Plumb continued his Navy flying career in Reserve Squadrons where he flew A-4 Sky Hawks, A-7 Corsairs and FA-18 Hornets. His last two commands as a Naval Reservist were on the Aircraft Carrier Corral Sea and at a Fighter Air Wing in California. He retired from the United States Navy after 28 years of service. Since his return home, Plumb has captivated more than 5,000 audiences in almost every industry around the world with stories that parallel his POW experience with the challenges of everyday life. To this day, Captain Plumb continues to fly left seat at every opportunity. The most treasured plane he owns and flies is a WWII PT-19 Open-Cockpit antique which is currently on loan to the Commemorative Airforce Museum in Camarillo, CA. He also owns a Rutan-designed experimental single-engine Long-Eze.

The Viet Cong tossed United States Air Force First Lieutenant Edward Lee Hubbard into a dingy, 12-square foot cell in a North Vietnamese prisoner-of-war camp on July 24th, 1969.Hours later, they tossed another man in the cell — Navy pilot Charlie Plumb.Over the decades, the irony that the Viet Cong had placed the two men together to try and break up familiarity between the prisoners wouldn't be lost on either of them.Both of the men were from Shawnee, Kansas, a small suburb of Kansas City. They'd both gone to the same high school, Shawnee Mission High, just four years apart. Both of them had been captured after their planes were shot down — Hubbard in 1966 and Plumb in 1967.

My guest today is former US Naval Fighter Pilot, Charlie Plumb. After graduating from the Naval Academy, he completed flight training and reported to Miramar Air Station in San Diego where he flew the first adversarial flights in the development of “TOP GUN.” He then deployed to Vietnam and flew 74 successful combat missions and made over 100 carrier landings.On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, he was shot down over Hanoi, taken prisoner, tortured, and spent the next 2,103 days in an 8-by-8 foot cell as a Prisoner Of War. Following his repatriation, he continued his flying career, retiring from the Navy after 28 years of service.In our conversation, we talk about what it was like flying the top jet of the era, the missions he flew over Vietnam, and how he kept hope throughout his nearly 6 years as a POW. Below are the show notes with associated time stamps:His passion for flying  (min. 02:30)His first jet out of pilot training (03:30)Probability of Kill (PK) missiles (06:00)Showing up to Vietnam (07:30)First mission (09:30)Jumped by 3 enemy fighters (12:30)Surface to Air Missiles (19:45)Being shot down (26:00)Hanoi Hilton (32:30)Time in Captivity (34:00)Keeping hope (39:40)Torture (44:00)Keeping mentally and physically fit (45:30)Coming home (48:30)Inspiring others (54:30)Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode I've also started a monthly newsletter where I send out a few useful or insightful things that have helped me over the last month. You can sign up by clicking here or going to:https://www.professionalsplaybook.com/newsletter Instagram-- @justinfighterpilotLinkedIn-- Justin LeeFacebook--@justinfighterpilotThis episode was edited by Trevor CablerIf you got value from this episode, please give the show a review by tapping here and scrolling to the bottom where it says: "Write a Review." Thanks for the support

CPT. Charles J. Plumb, USNR, (Ret.), shares with us his experiences as a six year prisoner of war in Vietnam,  an F-4 Phantom pilot in the era, as well as the beginnings of the Naval Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun). He dives deep into his time in captivity at the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" and how he and his brothers survived isolation as well as how the experience shaped his future.We are incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to share his experiences with you and encourage all our listeners to read his book, "I'm No Hero" found in the link below. https://charlieplumb.com/store/Thank you to our Sponsors!@Brotallionwww.brotallion.com@Redcon1Solutions

 The best podcasts from week #31 talked about patience and finding the good: How I Built This with Angie & Dan Bastian: https://apple.co/2YtGrY6 Beyond the Uniform with Charlie Plumb: https://apple.co/2M6d5rV Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback 

Why Listen: I LOVED my conversation with Charlie, and found myself partly taking notes for Beyond the Uniform, and partly taking notes just for myself. As a Prisoner of War, the lessons that Charlie shares in this episode are hard earned. We talk about mindset, finding your purpose, resilience, and more. I left our conversation inspired and uplifted and hope that you do as well. About Charlie: Charlie Plumb is an author and motivational speaker. He started out at the Naval Academy, and served in the Navy for over 31 years. A pilot of the F-4 Phantom Jet, Charlie flew 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam and made over 100 carrier landings. On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, Charlie was shot down over Hanoi, taken prisoner, tortured, and spent the next 2,103 days in an 8-by-8 foot cell as a Prisoner Of War. During his nearly six years of captivity, Plumb distinguished himself as a pro in underground communications. He was a great inspiration to all the other POWs and served as chaplain for two years. Since his return home, Plumb has captivated more than 5,000 audiences in almost every industry around the world with stories that parallel his POW experience with the challenges of everyday life.

Captain Charlie Plumb is a farm kid from Kansas and became a jet fighter pilot. Shot down over Vietnam, captured, tortured and spent nearly 6 years in a communist prison camp. Charlie has returned to tell his story of winning through adversity to over 5,000 audiences around the world.   CONNECT with Charlie HERE LISTEN to Charlie's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Captain Charlie Plumb is a farm kid from Kansas and became a jet fighter pilot. Shot down over Vietnam, captured, tortured and spent nearly 6 years in a communist prison camp. Charlie has returned to tell his story of winning through adversity to over 5,000 audiences around the world.   CONNECT with Charlie HERE LISTEN to Charlie's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Six years as a POW, Charlie Plumb has a story you need to hear.

In this episode of the Grow or Die Mid-Week Checkpoint, we give our commentary on a short clip from the Jocko WIllink Podcast #76 as he and former Navy Fighter Pilot and POW, Captain Charlie Plumb discuss the concept that Chain of Command, at its best, is collaborative and a basis for fostering a code of unity.

Charlie Plumb spent 2,103 days in a Vietnam P.O.W. Camp, and has spent the past 45 years telling the world his story. In this episode of the Grow or Die podcast, Men of Growth co-founders Jade Molina and Scott Rogers get the privileged opportunity to sit down with Captain Charlie Plumb and have a candid conversation about life in a prison cell, and the power that six years of solitude has had on his mindset. 

Audio only podcast. Today on Gritty, I am joined by Adam Janke, Editor in Chief, of the Journal of Mountain Hunting, resident of B.C. and the host of the Beyond the Kill podcast. We discuss the issues surrounding the Grizzly Hunting ban in British Columbia and we go deep on the topic. But before I launch into the conversation with Adam I feel it is important to set the stage for the discussion. The topic is not a sexy one--but it’s extremely important. So please hang on and slog your way through it because this stuff matters.   In August of this year, the left-leaning New Democratic government, propped up by the Green Party, took office in British Columbia in July after ousting the Liberals who had ruled the province for 16 years. A few weeks ago, Doug Donaldson, the province’s minister of forests and lands announced that (quote) “it is abundantly clear that the grizzly hunt is not in line with the public’s values.” Donaldson also said (in an interview with the CBC News) that the level of Grizzly Bear hunting in BC is sustainable. However, Donaldson says the decision to end trophy hunting is “not a matter of numbers, it’s a matter of society has come to the point in B.C. where they are no longer in favour of the grizzly bear trophy hunt.”   I can’t help but feel deeply disturbed by the government’s decision to ban Grizzly bear hunting and the justifications behind it.   Make no mistake about it, the Grizzly Bear Ban makes the following statement: “Hunting is immoral.” “You are an evil, dare I say “un-evolved” person if you hunt Grizzly Bears.” And “Hunting grizzly bears is morally reprehensible… we do not need to do this any longer…”   Please understand that their argument is not based on science or rationale. Their justification for banning Grizzly Bear hunting is solely based on moral reasoning. These people have argued and lost the health, science, and conservation argument. So they changed tactics and made this a debate about right and wrong--about morality. And the truth is, the hunting debate has and always will boil down to one thing… the morality of it. Is hunting moral?     The moral argument against hunting is that hunting kills animals unnecessarily. This claim depends on the existence of alternative activities that accomplish hunting’s effects with less or no animal killing. It is said that nutrition does not justify hunting because we have alternative sources of nutrition, namely agriculture and domestic animal production; which does not kill animals or only kills farm animals.   But the reality is that modern farming destroys natural habitat, hence causes starvation or disruption of reproduction. Farming uses pesticide and nitrogenous fertiliser that pollutes ground water on which animals and humans depend. Farming kills ground-nesting amphibians, reptiles, birds and small mammals. The reality is that vegetable nutrition is wrung from the earth by diesel-burning machinery and nitrogen and oil-based fertilisers, processed and refrigerated with power from river-altering, coal burning or nuclear-waste-producing plants, and driven thousands of miles over asphalt by fossil-fueled trucks.   But studies have shown that commercial agriculture production kills more animals than deer hunting per unit of nutrition, hence kills more animals for the same meal. And in terms of of animal suffering, it would be difficult to show that death from being maimed, crushed, cut to pieces, poisoned or starved is less painful than the average death by hunter.   It would be difficult to argue that an animal suffers more from hunting than from today’s animal husbandry. Thus, if we may eat domestic cattle, we may eat wild deer.   To the ideological anti-hunter and the B.C. Government, human caused animal death and suffering should be reduced as much as possible if not entirely eliminated. Based on this moral reasoning, in those cases where ethical hunts kill fewer animals for the same nutrition than do farming, ranching and/or vegetarianism, eating hunted meat would be not only morally justified but morally preferred.   It’s obvious to the rational mind that hunting is moral. So why is hunting so easily marginalized and so easily made to look immoral?           Hunting critics propose that it is bad when a hunter shoots a bear, but not bad when a bear mauls and eats a moose calf, because the bear needs to kill to survive. Today it can be difficult to explain that human hunting is strictly necessary in the same way that hunting moose is necessary for a bear. Broad public opinion is that hunting is morally permissible only if it is necessary for human survival. “Necessary” can refer to nutritional or ecological need, which provides moral cover for subsistence hunting and game management. But trophy hunting, by mainstream definition, cannot be defended this way. Trophy hunting is vulnerable to the argument that an act is contemptible not only because of the harm it produces, but because of what it reveals about the character of the trophy hunter. Much of society finds the deriving of pleasure from hunting to be morally repugnant. And this is a problem, because hunting is enjoyable--but not in the sadistic, evil way that anti-hunters portray.   Actions are powerful. And so are words. And the words “trophy” and “sport” no longer carry the meaning they once did. The word “sport” used to mean “sporting chance” and it referred to the principle of fair chase as defined by the Boone and Crockett Club, as the ethical, sportsmanlike, and lawful pursuit and taking of any free-ranging wild, native North American big game animal in a manner that does not give the hunter an improper advantage over such animals--a fairly noble approach to hunting that encourages man to interact with nature on a deeper level. But today, the term “sport hunting” refers to intentionally killing wild animals for enjoyment. Likewise, the term “trophy hunting” no longer refers to anything noble--it simply means “the selective hunting of wild game for human recreation. The trophy is the animal or part of the animal kept, and usually displayed, to represent the success of the hunt.”   These terms have been hijacked and their definitions changed in mainstream media. The terms are consistently used against us to frame hunters as immoral and reprehensible human beings who should be removed from the planet. Meanwhile, hunters and hunting media continue to use these words to our own detriment.   As long as we are successfully made to look like people who kill animals for enjoyment and human recreation we will continue to lose on hunting and conservation issues even in the face of sound science and rational logic. Truth AND perception are everything.   And before I get a pile of angry emails from good farmers and ranchers just let me say that I     Thus, the anti-hunting view must take into account that agriculture kills animals too. The morality of hunting must be judged against the cost of the agricultural and cattle farming activity that would replace it. Where a type of hunting has a lower death to nutrition ratio than a type of farming, and where the pain of death by hunter is arguably no greater than death by farmer or rancher, the anti-hunter must morally prefer hunting to farming or ranching. I apologize for the long introduction, and I promise it’s almost over. But before I close, I want to clarify a few things.   After hearing this introduction, some folks might get the idea that I’m anti-farming and anti-ranching. I am absolutely pro-farming and pro-ranching--done responsibly. Frankly, we do not have enough wild game to sustain a great part of the human population via hunting. Responsible farming and ranching practices should be a key element to an overall food supply plan. So it’s not my intention to vilify farming or ranching--only to point out that it’s not without its cost to animal life. And that there’s a big difference between deplorable factory farming done on a mass scale and local farming done by responsible, caring human beings. And in the same way, I am not claiming that hunters are some kind of noble lot who only go around doing good deeds. In fact, we have some real contemptible human beings among us.   So please don’t send me a bunch of emails about how wrong I am about farming or how hunters do bad things.   I recently listened to Jocko Podcast Episode 76. It’s a good one. I highly recommend that you take the time to listen to it. The guest on this episode is Vietnam POW survivor, Capt. Charlie Plumb. And he shares a harrowing tale of 6 years spent as a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton in Vietnam. At one point in the podcast Charlie says something to the effect of, “people think they need to change the way others act, but the reality is you need to change yourself.”     Think about that as you listen to this podcast. I know I have a lot of work to do when it comes to the person, Brian Call. Let the work begin.

Talk about inspirational people! Dan Clark's first guest on the Art of Significance show on Oct. 31 from 12-2 PT is highly-decorated Vietnam War pilot and POW, Captain Charlie Plumb. Plumb draws parallels between his POW experience and the challenges of everyday life, and gives insights on how to cope with life's difficulties. Dan's second guest is Boyd Matheson, president of Sutherland Institute. Boyd served as chief of staff for Utah Senator Mike Lee in Washington, D.C., and has a wealth of experience as a coach, executive adviser and business consultant. In addition to his service as Sen. Lee's chief of staff, Boyd recently built a successful political consulting firm advising national and state elected officials and candidates.

Distractions.   In our chaotic world today, they are everywhere.   Unfortunately, somewhere along the line we lost the importance of having solitude in our lives.   For our guest, former Navy fighter pilot and POW, Captain Charlie Plumb, time to himself was all that he had.   On his 75th mission over North Vietnam, his plane was shot down then he was captured and tortured. He spent the next 2,103 days as a Prisoner Of War in an 8-by-8 foot cell.   Throughout his nearly 6 years of captivity, he learned some powerful lessons that not only saved his life but can help you in your business today.   During this fascinating interview, you'll discover... How solitude can help stimulate creative solutions to business problems Why you should look at challenges as puzzles to complete The importance of not battling adversity alone To find out more about Charlie, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

0:00:00 - Opening  0:05:09 - Jim Kunkle.  WWII Army Air Forces Fighter Pilot. 0:50:19 - Capt. Charlie Plumb.  0:59:03 - Jim Kunkle gets shot down. 1:10:52 - Jim's recovery and aftermath. 1:37:51 - Jim and Charlie Link up. 1:46:05 - Additional Thoughts.  Leadership, adversity, and victory. 2:52:001 - Support JockoStore stuff, Origin Brand Apparel, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), The Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual.  3:03:34 - Closing Gratitude.  

"We found ourselves in parachutes floating down over enemy territory." Charlie Plumb spent his impoverished yet idyllic childhood in Kansas "kicking cans and playing in the light of the moon.” When it was time for college, he won a scholarship and hopped on a Greyhound bus to the military academy in Annapolis. After graduating from the Naval Academy, he immediately married his high school sweet heart and went onto flight training. In 1963 he was in Vietnam and on his 75th mission, his plane was shot down. Charlie says what got him through captivity was his "why" or his purpose -- coming home safely to his bride. Years later when he finally got off enemy soil and called her, she shared that she had filed for divorce and was engaged to another man. Charlie was never bitter. He didn't regret not knowing that his wife had moved on. "I thought, how can I be unhappy? I’ve just been released from prison. 24/7 I didn’t know if I’d be alive [and today I'm free] you can’t rain on my parade." Charlie's spirit captivated John and Charlie is one of the reasons John so vulnerably shares his story today. In honor of Memorial Day, it is our honor to share the story of Charlie Plumb, an American Hero. He will inspire you to never take your freedom or life for granted.  SHOW NOTES: Charlie learned about forgiveness from his mom and discipline from his dad. Both were qualities he needed to survive the prison camps.  Critical to suriving: Keeping your sense of humor Finding a way to communicate with each other. "The importance of the communication wasn't the thought we were passing around it was the validation of another human being. Having faith that there was a purpose to this [being shot down]. Remembering you have a choice. The first few months I was bitter. But I realized I was killing myself by not knowing my purpose. I figured if their was a why, I’d find a way to so survive. Those there longest (POWs) came back with a lower rate of PTSD because great leadership unified us under a mission statement: Return with honor. (Listen here to past podcast guest, Michaela Haas, expert on Post Traumatic Growth.) What was your why/purpose? My bride. I planned our next 20 years on how I’d make it up to her. People ask if I wish I'd known she was going to divorce me. No, planning 20 birthdays, anniversaries, etc. is what got me through. Therapists told me: You gotta get bitter! The longer you wait the more difficult it will be and you’ll have a mental break down. My thought process: How can I be unhappy? I’ve just been released from prison. 24/7 I didn’t know if I’d be alive - you can’t rain on my parade. I ran into the man who packed my parachute. He said. "I’m not the only parachute packer in your life. Your parents, big sister, little brother, preacher, coaches, they are the ones who allowed you safe descent and passage through those 6.5 years." Who packs your parachute? Whose are you packing? Advice for anyone in-prisoned: Look at the value of challenge. Adversity is a horrible thing to waste. Don’t blame other people for your problems, because away goes your opportunity to be better bc of the problem you’re facing.  Get Charlie's book I'm No Hero here. Learn more about Charlie at www.CharliePlumb.com    CHARLIE PLUMB'S LIVE INSPIRED 7  1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Bible, chapter of Job. Unbroken, it epitomizes your philosophy and mine on winning through adversity.  2. Tomorrow you discover your wealthy uncle shockingly dies at the age of 103; leaving you millions. What would you do? Bolder Crest supports vets with PTSD to expand their reach bc they’re doing a lot of good for veterans. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? A tin cup with holes in it that I brought back from the prison camp. I keep that cup just to remind me of the challenges I face and the value of the challenge. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? My mother. She endured so much while I was over there, but never placed blame. I never heard her say a bad word about anyone. The longer I live, the more I appreciate her approach to forgiveness. I'd love to talk to her about how to forgive the unforgivable. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? A coach told me it wasn’t the things around me that would change my life, it’s the choices you make about the things around you. You can choose to be a loser or a winner or choose to give away that choice. 6. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself at age 20? Believe in a purpose as the highest priority. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? He was a servant. *** If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe (automatically get new episodes), rate & review (help spread the word!) this podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. I can’t wait to see you here next Thursday! Today is your day. Live Inspired. Live Inspired with John everyday on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest and get his Monday Motivation email: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/Monday-Morning

0:00:00 - Opening. 0:03:59 - Intro to Capt. Charlie Plumb. "I'm No Hero" (book) 0:16:43 - Vietnam War and Flight Training. 0:29:15 - Deployment to Vietnam. 0:44:14 - Shot Down. 0:59:07 - The Hanoi Hilton. 2:26:35 - Release from The Hanoi Hilton. 2:30:44 - Life after Imprisonment. 2:38:40 - Reflections and Lessons Learned. 3:01:06 - Support, Cool Onnit, Amazon, JockoStore stuff, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), (Jocko's Kids' Book) Way of the Warrior Kid, and The Muster 003.  3:12:25 - Closing Gratitude. 

Captain Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and went on to fly the F-4 Phantom jet on 74 successful combat missions over Vietnam. On his 75th mission, with only five days before he was to return home, Plumb was shot down, captured, tortured, and imprisoned in an 8 foot x 8 foot cell. He spent the next 2,103 days as a Prisoner Of War in communist war prisons. ... Read More