When I met Nick Lippert a few years back I instantly knew that he was a different breed. He told me about his desire to enter the military after an undergraduate experience at Ohio State in the Navy ROTC program. It was his goal to maximize his potential as a Navy officer and live his life making the biggest impact that he could. He currently is a Midshipman First Class and about to commission as an Ensign in the Navy. We talk about the truths in his life that has allowed him to create a life that he is proud of and put him in a position to actualize the dreams. Our discussion entails the importance of suffering, preparation, humility v arrogance, the importance of team in triumph, failure and never quitting, and the importance of loving life. My respect for this man’s commitment to greatness and living a life for others is incredibly high. Strap in this episode is loaded. Here is episode 20, with Nick Lippert.

1) Our greatest fears lie within anticipation

2) Humility is strength and arrogance is weakness

3) Triumph is a team sport

4) Its okay to fail, but waiting is not