Episode 08 - Major Jonathan Fagins - The Art of Persistence and Self-Discipline

NPS student Joe Novak sits down and has a drink with U.S. Army Special Forces Officer and NPS Alumnus Major Jonathan Fagins. They discuss how his persistence and self-discipline shaped his success, nuclear weapons, and the importance of enjoying the now.

This episode was recorded on July 16, 2020.

Segment 1 of 3 – The Art of Persistence and Self-Discipline - [1:00]

Segment 2 of 3 – The Nuclear and Tactical Perspective - [18:44]

Segment 3 of 3 – Enjoying the Now - [44:21]

Major Jonathan Fagins is a U.S. Army Special Forces Officer with 19 years of service. His deployments include Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Niger, and Burkina Faso. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in general science from the United States Naval Academy. Additionally, Jonathan received a Master of Science degree in Defense Analysis (irregular warfare) from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2019 and a Master of Science Degree in International Relations (national security affairs) from Troy University in 2020.

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