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Former Army Ranger Marty Skovlund Jr. breaks down his transition from elite military service to storytelling and writing. This episode explores vulnerability, growth, mental health, and why process matters more than outcomes when redefining purpose after service.

Key Topics:

• Military transition
• Writing and storytelling
• Mental health and self-care
• Growth beyond the uniform
• Community and brotherhood

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Chapters:
00:00 Finding Motivation During Transition
 03:01 Military to Civilian Transition Explained
 06:02 Discovering New Purpose After Service
 08:58 Storytelling as a Tool for Growth
 11:47 Overcoming Challenges in Writing
 14:58 Why Process Beats Outcome
 18:04 Writing for Self-Discovery
 20:53 Honoring Fallen Heroes Through Story
 23:58 Sharing Veteran Experiences Authentically
 26:50 Lessons from the Global War on Terror
 31:29 Untold Stories of Military Life
 36:39 Evolution of Combat Storytelling
 41:07 Journalist vs Veteran Identity
 48:30 Balancing Life, Work, and Purpose
 55:10 Preparing for Life’s Next Challenge
 01:00:48 The Security Halt 100 Challenge

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