We don't learn a lot when things are going well. But when things get hard, life lessons manifest before our eyes.

It was a pleasure to chat with D.J. Vanas—best-selling author, international speaker, and owner of Native Discovery, Inc. An enrolled member of the Ottawa Tribe, D.J. joined the military and worked in space warfare. Little did he know recruiting for the Air Force Academy would change his life. Would he be able to combine his military background and Native Warrior principles to help others reach their goals?

Here's how D.J. embraced traditional Native Warrior principles to serve others and why he believes people learn better through stories.

Follow along with D.J.'s journey at nativediscovery.com.
Pick up a copy of The Warrior Within, D.J.'s latest book, at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or anywhere else you buy books!