Carlos Garcia joins Something For Everybody this week. Carlos is an Attorney, Army JAG & Army resilience trainer, judo brown belt, ultra runner and co-founder of True Progress Lab. 

In this conversation, Carlos and I explore the themes of personal growth, resilience, and the importance of having a personal constitution. We discuss how to build resilience through adversity, the connection between resilience and confidence, and the journey of creating True Progress Lab. Carlos shares insights on defining one's purpose and vision, emphasizing the need for self-reflection and the power of writing down accomplishments to build confidence.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Balancing Life and Work

03:00 The Journey of Fatherhood

05:56 Lessons from Past Experiences

08:59 The Importance of Self-Reflection

11:47 Living Authentically

15:04 The Role of Sports in Personal Growth

18:03 The Fight Mode Mindset

27:05 The Joy of Performance and Seeking Validation

28:27 Understanding the Personal Constitution

31:44 Evolving Personal Vision and Purpose

35:22 Building Resilience Through Adversity

39:06 The Connection Between Resilience and Confidence

47:09 The Journey of True Progress Lab

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Important Link’s:

Website: https://www.trueprogresslab.com/

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(Recorded on August 29th, 2025)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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