What can a refugee teach you about resiliency?

In this episode of Diehard Entrepreneur Stories, I sit down with Navid Attayan, a professional real estate investor and founder of multiple businesses. Navid's incredible journey from being a refugee from Iran to a US Army Special Operations veteran and now a successful entrepreneur is a masterclass in resilience and purpose-driven living.

Navid shares the powerful story of his family's escape from Iran to the United States, enduring hardship, persecution, and the uncertainty of life as a refugee. We discuss the mindset shifts required to navigate these challenges, the importance of faith and a strong purpose, and how these experiences laid the foundation for his success in business and life.

We dig into his decision to join the US Army Special Operations, driven by a deep sense of gratitude and a calling to serve the country that offered his family a new life. Navid explains the role of Civil Affairs and how his military experience honed his discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills, which he now applies to his real estate ventures.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a resilient mindset, embrace calculated risks, and find the purpose that fuels true success.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:03 The journey of Navid Attayan

02:30 Growing up in Iran and facing religious persecution

04:40 The courageous decision to leave Iran

07:20 Taking big risks as an entrepreneur

08:25 Arriving in America as a refugee

11:25 The immigrant experience and assimilation

12:54 Why Navid joined the US Army

15:53 The cycling journey that built mental and physical rigor

18:13 Finding a purpose in Civil Affairs

19:24 What Civil Affairs is and why it matters

21:30 The mindset of Special Operations soldiers

23:44 Transitioning from military to entrepreneurship

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