Introduction: In a deeply evocative episode of Shut Up & Sit, Yedda unravels the resilient tapestry of JR Spear's life. From being the rock of his family at just 10 years old to facing off against a suicide bomber in Iraq, JR's journey epitomizes courage, command, and commitment. Dive into a tale of triumph, trauma, and transformation.

Highlights:

1. Early Responsibility: The formative years of JR's life as the man of the house, supporting his mother and four sisters.    2. Martial Command: Delve into JR's foray into martial arts at age 12, a discipline that instilled a profound sense of leadership and control in him.    3. Military Mettle: Witness JR's military encounters, including a heart-stopping confrontation with a suicide bomber in Iraq.    4. Birth of CREED: Understand the pillars of "CREED" – Commitment, Resilience, Excellence, Execution, and Discipline, and how it shaped JR's personal and professional trajectory.    5. From Learning to Leading: Explore JR's evolution from being mentored to mentoring, as he empowers other leaders using CREED's core tenets.    6. Silence, Stillness & PTSD: Experience a vulnerable JR, discussing the challenges of PTSD and the power of introspection, and his personal practice of "shutting up and sitting".

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Key Takeaways:

- Leadership and discipline can be fostered from a young age and can influence one's trajectory in life. - Adverse experiences, while challenging, can pave the way for profound personal transformation. - Embracing silence and introspection, even amidst internal turmoil, can be deeply healing.

**Call to Action**:

To delve deeper into JR's methodologies and perhaps embark on your own journey of transformative leadership, connect with him and explore his offerings at CREED Consulting http://www.creedconsulting.com.

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