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Nick Lavery has been through a lot, like getting shot in the face and taken shrapnel to the back.

In Afghanistan his leg was tore up by an Afghan soldier by one of the guns in the back of a pickup to the point where he had to shove a ball of gauze up inside his leg to stop the bleeding while passing out multiple times and taking care of his team.

Yet, this man shows no bitterness and although he has a prosthetic where a leg used to be, you will see him still leading in Special Forces, lifting more weight than most can even think about, and even hits the mat in Jiujitsu as a true competitor.

His name is synonymous with resilience.

Some say that he is wired this way, and there is no doubt that he is, but one of the most interesting things that Nick has to say in this interview is that we all are wired the same and he encourages all of us to find ways to tap into this without having to go through a traumatic event or hit rock bottom.

We discuss his book Objective Secure where Nick discusses how we all can tap into this side of ourselves!

This episode is named “Get Back in the War!” and was published on September 5th, 2023.

You won’t regret listening to this episode!

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So many times in my life, my past mistakes or even the mistakes of generations have weighed heavy on me like an anchor tied to my neck. It weighs me down and continues to take me farther down into the depths.

But it doesn’t have to be like this….there is a choice to overcome the mindset that keeps us there.

In this solo episode, I discuss the mindsets that keep us with this anchor tied to our throat. I follow that up with a framework that will help you destroy that mindset, allowing you to shed the anchor, allowing you to pick it up to use as an asset in your toolbox.

When we figure out how to do that, we figure out how to use these experiences to now improve our lives and also improve the lives of the once we lead.

This episode was published on July 11th 2023 and the name of it is “Asset or Anchor”

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Most times us Americans don’t realize how great this country really is.

Drago Dzieran really helps us to understand how great this country is through his accounts of growing up in socialist Poland with a father who was a communist leader, but having a loving Catholic mother who raised him better.

His childhood was much different than us craddle americans, he had to fight for food, he smuggled to try and get a better life, then eventually became a political prisoner.

Eventually, he was able to gain asylum in the United states and started a long journey of careers until becoming a US Navy Seal at a late age.

We talk about all of these experiences that is captured in his book “The Pledge to America”

Through all of this Drago also warns us about the impending situation growing in the united States where the uneducated are pushing for socialism. This reminds me of the quote from:

G. Michael hopf that states “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.”

Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve had a long stretch of good times….watch out for what’s next

I hope you really enjoy this interview with Drago as much as I did that originally aired on August 7th 2023. It is appropriately titled “Freedom is a Gift” as some of our parting discussion is around the countless Americans who have defended this country over the decades.

Stay vigilant!

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Have you ever felt like a raft in the middle of an ocean, just flowing back and forth where the wind and waves take you?

I’m sure you have, we all have at one time in our life or another…it’s part of the human condition that comes from not having a plan, better yet a vision that we are marching toward.

In this episode I share a framework with you, so that you the listener can take control of your own destiny and discontinue being that raft on the ocean.

I hope you enjoy this rebroadcast of the episode “Act Upon the World” that was published on November 22, 2023!

Merry Christmas!

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Summary
This conversation challenges the preconceived notion that a college degree is necessary for success. The rising cost of college and the oversaturation of degrees are highlighted as issues. The effectiveness of trade schools and the 70-20-10 model of learning are discussed. The disconnect between colleges and industry, as well as the role of colleges in instilling values, are examined. The value of real-world experience and the misalignment of degrees and job requirements are explored. The conversation concludes by calling for a change in the narrative on degrees and a reevaluation of the education system.

Takeaways

• The cost of college education is rising, and many degrees are not being utilized in the workforce.
• Trade schools offer a more cost-effective and practical alternative to traditional college education.
• The 70-20-10 model of learning, which emphasizes hands-on experience, is often more effective than traditional lecture-based education.
• Colleges are often disconnected from industry and fail to provide relevant and up-to-date education.
• The responsibility of instilling values in individuals should lie with parents, not colleges.
• Real-world experience and skills are often more valuable than a degree in many job roles.
• The current education system is broken and needs to be reevaluated.

Chapters
02:36
The Preconceived Notion of Education

04:10
The Rising Cost of College

05:53
Trade School vs. College

11:02
The 70-20-10 Model of Learning

12:50
The Effectiveness of Trade Schools

14:38
The Disconnect Between Colleges and Industry

19:23
The Role of Colleges in Instilling Values

21:29
The Value of Real-World Experience

23:40
The Misalignment of Degrees and Job Requirements

25:11
Changing the Narrative on Degrees

28:05
The Broken Education System

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Summary
In this conversation, Steve discusses the destructive nature of anger and shares personal examples of uncontrolled anger. He explores the psychology of anger and the negative consequences it can have on relationships and mental health. Steve also provides practical strategies for releasing anger, such as breath work, taking timeouts, and engaging in physical activity. He emphasizes the importance of reflecting on one's emotions and working towards self-improvement to manage anger effectively.

Takeaways
* Anger can be self-destructive and harmful to relationships.
* Holding onto anger is linked to increased stress levels and various health issues.
* Practical strategies for anger release include breath work, taking timeouts, and engaging in physical activity.
* Reflecting on one's emotions and working towards self-improvement can help manage anger effectively.

Chapters
03:13 The Poisonous Grasp of Anger
07:13 The Psychology of Anger
08:43 Negative Consequences of Anger
13:51 Personal Examples of Uncontrolled Anger
16:36 Examples of Anger in Relationships
23:15 Anger as a Destructive Force
24:19 Practical Strategies for Anger Release
31:56 Reflecting on Anger and Self-Improvement
34:55 The Impact of Managing Anger

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This episode is all about Living a Legacy! For more great content visit www.FireForgedLeader.com

We can't just write down a legacy and expect that it's going to happen, we have to live our legacy by making the right decisions at the time that are pointed in the right direction.

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There is no such thing as toxic masculinity, just as there is no such thing as toxic femininity. We like to slap labels on everything we touch, but this is dangerous as we are raising our children, because we are teaching them (especially our sons) they are inherently bad. We own characteristics, that can be good and bad, we need to train our children how to use them appropriately no matter what sex.

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A friend of mine Ben Owen loves this verse from Isaiah 6:8

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

I’m going to spice it up a bit though, with some of my own wording….as these are the words that I feel when I hear him speak this verse!

In a moment that sent shivers down my spine, I was suddenly captivated by the commanding voice of the Almighty. It echoed through the depths of my soul, leaving no room for doubt or hesitation. The question hung in the air, daring me to step forward and embrace the unknown. With a surge of courage, I found myself unable to resist the call, declaring with unwavering determination, "Here am I. Send me!

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Ryan is the founder of the Order of Man movement. 
This is an organization that I am personally associated with. It's one that I've seen many men come into and become much more than they started.

In the "Step Into the Fray" series, we hear many statistics that would suggest that there is men are driving the demand in trafficking. 

In this episode Ryan really lays it out straight....
All of the same characteristics that make men great are also the same ones that can make a man a horrible person. The intentionality of the man that comes into question.

He also drives home the point of why strong fathers are important for young men.

Even though many men are behind the atrocity of human trafficking, it is my belief that the way that we slow or even stop demand is by working toward bringing strong men back to the world. We need strong fathers to shepherd young men into adulthood to become good men. Righteous men are also the answer.

It's not a problem with men, it's a problem with our society.

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