Today we discuss celebrating life, having a mindset that sees you through struggles, and adapting.

Welcome back to the 127h episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with former Navy Seal, Marty Strong.

Here are some highlights from today's show:

• Marty's hardest thing was dealing with the unexpected death of his son
• Life should be celebrated, not mourned
• Selection processes are designed to find those with the right mindset
• Developing the right mindset deals with ensuring your current identity matches the current reality
• Never be too attached to what you are or were

We also got some great action items from today's guest:

1. Celebrate life more

2. Develop a sense of humor

3. Get a good idea of what you want to do

4. Try to maintain a positive perspective

5. Exercise intellectual humility

6. Take 20 min for vision creation

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Today we discuss COVID 19, personal choices of consequence and resilience.

Welcome back to the 126th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with Steve Giblin, author of the new book Walking in Mud

Here are some highlights from today's show:

• Steve's hardest thing was making it through Hell Week in BUDS and then serving as a Navy Seal
• Resilience is all about coping
• Resilience is getting hit with hard things and still going
• With the "new normal" everyone needs to weigh personal choices and pre-accept their inherent consequences
• Gratitude is an excellent way to prepare your mind before, during, and after hard things
• Parents always teach what schools can't

We also got some great action items from today's guest:

1. Work on resilience in all aspects of your life
2. Don't overthink
3. Ask, "What could I have done better?"
4. Start each day with gratitude
5. Be a better version of yourself tomorow

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Today we discuss trauma, coping, and more.

Welcome back to the 125th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with Victoria Song who recently wrote Bending Reality.

We also got some great action items from today's guest:

1. Examine the stuck areas of your life

2. Find examples that prove what you want is possible

3. Examing the benefits of your past struggles

4. Try the Positive Focus Tool

5. Try the Breathwork Exercise

6. Ask what muscle is being built by this.

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Today we discuss hiding from problems and coming to terms with reality.

Welcome back to the 124th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with Simon Chapple.

Here are some highlights from today's show:

• Simon's hardest thing was quitting alcohol and exploring what comes after
• We talked about the masks we wear and what we hide behind them
• We talk about how to sober up from alcohol
• We talk about how long it takes to get sober and how it differs person to person
• We talked about having a marathon mindset
• Being willing to try everything is the key
• Some things work and some don't and you have to find what works

We also got some great action items from today's guest:

Get out of denial

Get 100% clear on your values

Build your support group

Gather data

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Today we discuss leadership.

Welcome back to the 123rd episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with David Fivecoat.

Here are some highlights from today's show:

• David graduated from West Point and from Ranger School
• David followed the path of people he admired
• Everyone needs a support group when doing hard things
• David explains some methods for successfully completing Ranger School
• David explains that as a leader you need to take care of yourself in order to lead effectively
• Naps are great!
• David explains how they integrated women into the Ranger School
• David then gives lessons from the military on being a father

We also got some great action items from today's guest:

1. Bolster your support group

2. Learn the tricks of survival

3. Improve your sleep

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Today we discuss identity

Welcome back to the 122nd episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with host of the Causing The Effect Podcast, Scott Gazzoli.

We got some great action items from today's guest:

1. Emotionally detach yourself from strategic objectives
2. Be your truest self today
3. Figure out what you really want to do
4. Stop worrying about results and be in the moment
5. Connect with yourself in the morning

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Welcome back to the 121st episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with John Ramstead.

Here are some highlights from today's show:

• How do you measure your life?
• John shares his traumatic injury that changed his life forever
• John was in the presence of God

We also got some great action items from today's guest:

1. Practice what you want to accomplish in a simulated environment

2. Don't create motives for others

3. Empower others to try things they aren't prepared for

4. Identify who you are

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Today we discuss leading yourself, knowing yourself and loving your people.

Welcome back to the 120th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with Jimmy Blackmon.

Jimmy Blackmon is among the most combat experienced leaders of the modern era. He has led high risk missions all over the world including serving as the air mission commander on the operation that netted #2 and #3 in the famous Iraqi deck of cards. Amazingly, Jimmy also served as the aviation commander during the battles in which four Medals of Honor were earned in Afghanistan – in the very valleys where the attacks of 9-11 were planned and rehearsed. Having achieved impressive results, Jimmy understands how to navigate the complexities of the 21st Century. His ability to develop an organizational strategy, build living systems and processes that enable organizations to thrive with speed and agility in the modern era, and build cohesive teams driven by vision and purpose are unparalleled.

You can reach out to Jimmy, including getting his new book, from his website: https://www.jimmyfblackmon.com/

Here are some highlights from today's show:

• Jimmy had to send troops into battles they didn't come out of
• Before you can lead others you must lead yourself
• Loving your people is essential to be a great leader
• Don't take the title too seriously
• Successful leadership always encompasses inspiring your people

We also got some great action items from today's guest:

1. Picture "That Guy" to keep yourself going

2. Know who you are and live with yourself

3. Love your people

Thanks for listening to the show. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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Today we discuss obsession, trauma, limiting beliefs, and more.

Welcome back to the 119th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with best-selling author and podcast host, Michael Unbroken. You can listen to his show, thinkunbrokenpodcast.com.

Here are some highlights from today's show:

• We all need to learn to love ourselves
• Obsession is needed in order to do great things
• We need to have long-term patience and short-term urgency
• Try everything to solve your problems
• Start treating yourself nice and believing in yourself
• You are not by yourself, so stop acting like it.
• Do even the little things to gain momentum

We also got some great action items from today's guest:

1. Try everything to solve your problems - bury yourself in solutions

2. Get over the idea that you are by yourself

3. Develop a certain amount of stubbornness/Obsession

4. Write "I am the kind of person that is kind to myself"

5. Change your relationship with time and death.

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Today we discuss trust, parenting, espionage and persuasion.

Welcome back to the 118th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.

Today I share my conversation with former CIA Intelligence Analyst, now author and mom, Christina HIllsberg. You can reach out to Christina on her website (https://www.christinahillsberg.com/) where you can also find her new book, License to Parent.

Here are some highlights from today's show:

• We talk about Christina's path to the CIA
• We talk about how CIA training and parenting coincide
• We talk about the structure of writing
• You need to give your children more autonomy
• The path to building trust is through common ground
• Everyone needs to learn how to persuade
• Safety is achieved by getting off the X (more on that in the episode)

We also got some great action items from today's guest:

1. Learn the structure of writing
2. Give kids (and yourself) more self-sufficiency
3. Go out of your way to build connections

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