The Climb - Cross Roads & Defining Moments

#34: Ryan "Birdman" Parrott - Navy SEAL on finding your "Why", helping Veterans, and the process of joining the #1 Fighting Force in the World


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Ryan "Birdman" Parrott is a US Navy SEAL and joins us on the podcast to give us an inside look at the BUD/S training process, his life prior to joining up, his philanthropy work with Veterans and so much more. Enjoy the Climb!

Links:

Sons of the Flag

American Extreme

Birds Eye View Project
Ryan Birdman Parrott on Instagram
Sons of the Flag book by Ryan Parrot


Topics:

(2:13) - Ryan’s background and upbringing

(10:26) - What resistance did you face from family and friends during this time?

(12:08) - What fire was lit inside you in the aftermath of 9/11?

(16:40) - Ryan’s experience at BUD/S

931:37) - What are your thoughts on the nature vs. nurture aspect of being able to become a SEAL?

(35:03) - Hell Week

(44:51) - Is there something you learned about yourself during that time?

(45:44) - Appreciation for the folks who choose to serve

(46:57) - The nature of being a SEAL & traumas of the military

(58:08) - Why don’t we do a good job of taking care of our veterans?

(1:02:45) - What can listeners do to help?

(1:06:45) - What’s something that no one knows about you?

(1:10:47) - What do you want people to know about you?

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