In this episode, we sit down with Trenton Miguez, a former military intelligence officer who served in contested regions across the Middle East supporting counterterrorism and protection missions. He later helped design the Army’s training program for new intelligence officers and now teaches leaders how to think more clearly in complex environments through his work with EverydaySpy. This conversation dives into how intelligence professionals approach decision-making, risk, and leadership when the stakes are high and the information is incomplete.Inside this episode:• Why most people misunderstand decision-making• The intelligence framework for evaluating productive vs. counterproductive choices• The difference between data, information, and true knowledge• How perceived risk can be more dangerous than real risk• Why curiosity is the most powerful trait in intelligence professionals• How leaders communicate and make decisions in uncertainty• The power of keeping an experience ledger to build real wisdomIf you want to sharpen your thinking, make better decisions, and develop a stronger mindset when life gets uncertain — this episode is packed with lessons you can apply immediately.🎙 Mindset Lessons from the Field explores how elite performers — from special operators to entrepreneurs — build discipline, resilience, and mental toughness to perform at their best.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Trenton:Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/45cuYfYExplore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcastLearn from a CIA Spy: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-BustamanteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy/?hl=daConnect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.orgBe the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)

Born under martial law in the Philippines, Leo Casiple grew up surrounded by violence, fear, and instability. After immigrating to the United States, he dropped out of high school, struggled to find where he belonged, and eventually enlisted in the U.S. Army with a GED and a green card.

He failed Special Forces selection twice. Most people would have stopped there. Leo didn’t.

On his third attempt he earned his Green Beret and went on to serve more than 21 years in elite counterterrorism and hostage rescue roles. But the toughest battles weren’t always on the battlefield.

In this conversation, Leo shares the deeper story—childhood trauma, anger, PTSD, broken relationships, and the painful process of rebuilding himself and his family.

This episode is about perseverance, forgiveness, and learning how to heal when life has knocked you down again and again.

A powerful reminder: resilience isn’t about never breaking.It’s about rebuilding.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Leo Casiple:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardcasiple/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeyokwah/Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.orgBe the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)

After 29 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces Regiment, Fred Dummar understands leadership under pressure, suffering, and what truly sustains human resilience.

In this episode, Fred shares powerful lessons from combat deployments, guiding a blind teammate through marathons and mountains, and leading elite teams where humility mattered more than rank.

We explore:• Leading when you don’t have all the answers• The danger of ego — and when you actually need it• Why love is the missing word in leadership• Mental toughness vs. emotional intelligence• Flow state, suffering, and endurance mindset• How service to others unlocks strength you didn’t know you had

This conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, resilience, and what it really means to serve.

If you’re building a team, leading a mission, or pushing through your own hard season — this one will stay with you.

Listen. Reflect. Lead better.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Fred Dummar:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddummar/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FCDoom/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doom_fred/Substack: https://substack.com/@guidehumanConnect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.orgBe the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)

After answering the call following 9/11, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott served with SEAL Team 7, surviving an IED blast in Iraq that changed everything. Instead of retreating, he rebuilt — turning pain into purpose through nonprofit work, veteran advocacy, and leadership.In this powerful conversation, we dive into:• Surviving trauma and rebuilding identity• The mindset that gets you through Hell Week — and life• Why purpose beats motivation every time• Brotherhood, belonging, and life after elite service• How to quiet the chaos and reconnect with yourselfRyan bridges the gap between elite military service and civilian life, reminding us that resilience isn’t about toughness — it’s about choosing to keep going. This episode will challenge how you see struggle, purpose, and your own potential.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Ryan "Birdman" Parrott:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-“birdman”-parrott-33180032/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirdmanActual/Website: https://birdseyeviewproject.org/about-the-birds-eye-view-project/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdmanactual/Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@FrogmanFridayShow⁩ Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.org Be the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)

After 23 years in U.S. Army Special Forces and six combat deployments, Michael “Sully” Sullivan didn’t walk away from service—he redirected it.

In this episode of Mindset Lessons from the Field, Sully shares what elite military leadership really teaches you about teamwork, humility, resilience, and purpose—and how those lessons carry over into life after the uniform.

We dive into:

* What Green Beret selection reveals about who actually belongs on a team

* Why leadership fails when ego takes over

* How to lead without rank, authority, or control

* The identity shock veterans face after leaving service

* Building community, accountability, and purpose through Team Red, White & Blue

* Preparing mentally before life delivers its hardest tests

This episode isn’t just for veterans. It’s for leaders, nonprofit founders, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating transition or pressure—and looking for a way to lead, live, and serve with intention.

If you want to build stronger teams, develop real mental toughness, and stay grounded when things get hard—this conversation delivers.

Train your mind before life tests it.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Michael “Sully” Sullivan:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-s-985a8a2b/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpsulli335Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sully_rwb/?hl=enTeam Red, White & Blue: https://teamrwb.org/michael-sullivanConnect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.org Be the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)

In this episode of Mindset Lessons from the Field, Gina Casazza sits down with Cadre Dan—retired Green Beret Sergeant Major with 28 years in Special Forces—to break down what real teamwork actually looks like.From Special Forces selection and GoRuck events to fatherhood, leadership, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit work, Cadre Dan shares why life isn’t meant to be done alone—and why shared struggle builds the strongest bonds.You’ll learn:⏺ Why starting your day with something hard changes everything⏺ How teams are built through responsibility, not motivation⏺ The difference between suffering alone vs. suffering together⏺ What civilians can learn from Special Forces about leadership, resilience, and belongingThis episode is for anyone building something—your body, your mindset, a business, a nonprofit, or a family—and wondering how to keep going when it gets hard.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Cadre Dan:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-plants-1b1484303/Website: https://www.cadredan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cadredan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cadredan/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCiuesR89XaiWnvJjlV3VGFg Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.org Be the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)

After 20 years in the U.S. Army, Joe Byerly learned a powerful truth: real growth doesn’t come from rank or recognition—it comes from reflection.

In this episode, Joe shares how journaling, reading, and self-awareness transformed his leadership, helped him transition out of the military, and led to the creation of From the Green Notebook. We talk identity loss after service, the discipline of writing things down, why resistance shows up when you’re on the right path, and how reflection can help anyone—military or civilian—live and lead better.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who you’re becoming… this episode is for you!

One takeaway says it all: Write it down.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Joe Byerly:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-byerly-bb67a377/Website: https://fromthegreennotebook.com/Podcast: https://fromthegreennotebook.com/podcasts/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthegreennotebook/Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.org Be the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)

Matt and Monica Spellicy share one of the most powerful stories ever told on Mindset Lessons from the Field.

From Monica’s 17 years of sobriety after surviving domestic abuse… to Matt navigating brutal custody battles… to the unimaginable loss of their children in a tragic accident — this episode is about choosing strength when life shatters you.

They open up about:

• Healing after trauma

• Why forgiveness matters

• How faith and fitness saved them

• Teaching kids resilience through pain

• Refusing the victim mindset

• Turning suffering into purpose

This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring.If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when life hits hardest — this episode is for you.

Listen now and train your mindset like a warrior.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!

Connect with Matt & Monica Spellicy:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spellicy6/

Website: https://themattandmonicapodcast.com

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In this episode of Mindset Lessons from the Field, I sit down with former U.S. Army Green Beret Justin Litko — a Special Forces medic turned executive leader — to break down what truly separates elite performers from everyone else.

Justin shares his journey from Ranger Battalion to Special Forces, his transition into corporate leadership, and the mindset shifts required to thrive outside the military. We dive into:

• Civilian mentality vs team mentality• Why discipline beats motivation every time• How to build real accountability• Leadership mistakes that destroy teams• Taking smart risks when everything feels uncertain• Why loyalty and credibility still win in business• Daily mindset habits that create long-term success

Justin also opens up about his toughest moments, how he avoided quitting, and what young leaders must develop to stand out in today’s world.

If you’re building a business, leading a team, or just trying to level up your life — this episode will challenge you to think differently, act stronger, and lead better.

Listen now and train your mindset like a warrior.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!

Connect with Justin Litko:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-litko/Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfield

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