It takes 6 seconds to make a world of difference, but only 4 seconds for your brain to talk you out of it. Nelson Atagi shares the story of two Marines in Ramadi who stood their ground for 6 seconds while a truck bomb barreled toward them, saving 150 sleeping soldiers and sacrificing their own lives. Jason and Nelson break down what those 6 seconds mean for us, 6 seconds to call your spouse, dance with your kids, ask a coworker how they're doing, or stop an unsafe act. When you've already decided to do the right thing, those 6 seconds change everything.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The story of Jonathan Yale and Jordan Haerter, two Marines who gave 6 seconds and saved 150 lives in Ramadi, 2008

• Why your brain will talk you out of doing the right thing in 4 seconds, unless you've already decided before the moment arrives

• How servicemen and women train themselves to make the right decision instantly because they've decided ahead of time

• The challenge: Use your 6 seconds to call someone, show you care, stop an unsafe act, or serve, don't let 4 seconds talk you out of it

• Why buildings and projects mean nothing if we don't take care of the people we work with and love

Decide now who you're going to be. When the 6 seconds come, you won't have time to decide; you'll only have time to act.

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