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Meet Austen Alexander, a Navy veteran turned entrepreneur and fitness influencer. 

In this episode, we discuss Austen's unique approach to fitness, his journey to YouTube success, and the importance of gratitude and self-belief. 

Austen shares insights on overcoming self-doubt, the significance of authenticity in content creation, and his commitment to inspiring the next generation. 

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Quick Episode Summary:

Austen Alexander shares wisdom on confidence, fitness, entrepreneurship.

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SEO Description:

Navy Veteran Austen Alexander talks fitness, entrepreneurship, and overcoming self-doubt.

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🌟 Torch Takeaways and Key highlights:

• YouTube journey
• Lessons learned from military life and overcoming fear
• Story behind the unique spelling of “Austen”
• Life-changing perspective shifts and personal development moments
• Building Battle Bunker, leading Hybricon Games, and scaling businesses
• Impact of raw, authentic content
• Advice for anyone struggling with self-doubt or anxious
• Shoutouts to influential leaders and friends from his military journey
• Lighter moments, fun stories, and rapid-fire questions

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro 

2:30 Why life is great right now 

6:45 Spelling Austen with an “E” and what Google says about it 

8:37 What inspired Austen to mentor high school students

10:25 Message to 14-year old self and for people who do not value themselves

12:25 Self-imposed limits during Navy Career and YouTube Journey

14:28 Go-To mindset when experiencing self-doubt and pivotal life moment

18:48 On his content having INVISIBLE POSITIVE IMPACT

21:16 Reflections on his first trip home to Alabama after leaving the Navy

23:49 Striking balance between authenticity and creating engaging content 

26:14 Advice to people afraid of being their authentic selves

28:45 Excitement about upcoming 2026 projects

31:26 Movie Image depicting leadership that comes to mind

33:09 Navy Leader that had the most impact on Austen 

35:41 Which Veteran Austen would team up with on The Amazing Race 

37:08 Name Game and Admiral Acorn 

43:05 Billboard 

44:15 Wisdom for future guests 

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