Summary

In this episode, Stuart Grazer and David Gutierrez discuss their experiences as Naval Academy graduates and entrepreneurs. They talk about the challenges of finding purpose and tribe after leaving the military and the importance of deep, meaningful relationships. They also introduce Kinetic Man, a community they created to support men in their personal and professional growth. The conversation highlights the need for connection and support, especially during military transitions. This conversation explores the importance of genuine friendship, creating a supportive community, and the role of entrepreneurship in veterans' lives. It highlights the desire for control and impact, the pushback veterans face in corporate America, and the pursuit of financial independence and fulfillment. The conversation emphasizes the power of taking small steps towards personal growth, understanding what you truly want, and the fallacy of cherry-picking success. It also discusses the importance of knowing yourself, living in your strengths, and the danger of comparisons. The conversation concludes with the recommendation to join a supportive community and find your tribe.

Show Notes

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Kinetic Man Links

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekineticman

thekineticman.com/signup

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartgrazier/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgutierrez310/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:30 Technical Difficulties and Friendship

01:11 Looking for a New Best Friend

02:26 Appreciation for the Podcast

03:11 Unconventional Podcast Venues

03:27 The Ice Bath and Kale Trend

04:10 The Shake Weight Office Gift

05:12 Meaningful Gifts and Memories

06:20 Grenade Throwing Mishap

07:12 The Flip Side of War

08:32 Joining the Military During 9/11

09:13 The Impact of 9/11 on Their Lives

10:18 Finding Purpose and Tribe After the Military

12:44 The Importance of Purpose and Tribe

14:19 Introducing Kinetic Man

21:17 The Importance of Connection and Support

23:14 The Importance of Genuine Friendship

24:08 Creating a Supportive Community

25:35 The Role of Entrepreneurship in Veterans' Lives

26:00 Finding Purpose and Meaning in Entrepreneurship

27:28 The Pushback Veterans Face in Corporate America

28:24 The Desire for Control and Impact

28:32 The Most Patriotic Thing: Creating Jobs

30:21 Financial Independence and Fulfillment

31:17 Taking Small Steps Towards Personal Growth

33:26 Understanding What You Truly Want

34:16 The Importance of Inner Work

36:13 Building Relationships and Doing Business with Like-Minded Individuals

38:25 The Fallacy of Cherry-Picking Success

41:18 The Power of Starting Small and Being Better

44:20 Knowing Yourself and Living in Your Strengths

46:07 The Danger of Comparisons and the Importance of Creating Your Best Life

47:53 Joining a Supportive Community and Finding Your Tribe

Takeaways

Finding purpose and tribe is crucial after leaving the military.

Deep, meaningful relationships are essential for personal and professional growth.

Creating a supportive community can help men navigate life's challenges.

Connection and support are vital during military transitions. Genuine friendship and a supportive community are crucial for personal growth and well-being.

Entrepreneurship can provide purpose and fulfillment for veterans transitioning from the military.

Financial independence is about having enough money to meet your needs and create opportunities for others.

Start small and focus on being better rather than chasing arbitrary measures of success.

Joining a supportive community and finding your tribe can greatly enhance your personal and professional life.