Every human project is so different! And there are just some things a person must do when they tackle one. It is unavoidable. Paul “Anvil” O’Keefe served me that staunch reminder! Paul is the son of an Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and his self-taught “executive chef” wife. While Paul says he was a D+ student through all 5 years of high school, he has tackled some extraordinary projects. An Air Force veteran himself, Paul proudly served 10 years, including 4 deployments to the Middle East. He is a former MMA heavyweight fighter who went on to tackle a philanthropic endeavor – taking a 5-man team on a 22-miles-a-day ruck march from San Diego, California to Washington, D.C. to support wounded warriors. Now an entrepreneur and talented jewelry designer, he is the co-owner of MetalUrgency – and my new friend. He pulls no punches (pun intended), and he does it with warmth and heart. Take a listen!

In this episode:

- Know what is right for YOU

- Nobody sees your journey; they just see the result

- Get a plan

- Every goal (plan) can be broken into “baby steps”

- Everything is NOT instant

- We all have something to contribute

Connect with Paul:

- Instagram – @_the_anvil_

- Facebook – @anvilokeefe

- MetalUrgency – soulmetalworks.com

Continue the conversation with Amy and The Encourage Project community!

- www.theencourageproject.com

- Facebook – @theencourageproject

- Instagram – @the_encourage_project

- LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/amy-a-fairchild-she-her-hers-pmp-03b7022

- Email – [email protected]

Special thanks to my producer Connor Reed and the band Suite 25 (check them out on Spotify)!