Survive and Advance

What are the characteristics that help someone survive a war? Better yet, what characteristics are needed to survive coming home?

Eric Donoho, a businessman and veteran, joins to share his story about his tour in Iraq, how he was hit by explosives more than once, and what it took for him to mentally come home. As you listen, you'll learn how a "don't quit" mentality can push you forward and why surrounding yourself with a support network can help you through your lowest points.

If you want to survive and advance, you have to do it on purpose; It won't happen by accident. Along the way, you'll need tools and strategies to help you navigate the storms life throws at you. For Paul Estridge, those tools are what he calls the Principles of Survival. In this series, he'll examine those principles, break down what they mean, and share the real-life stories that helped him understand why they're so important.

In this episode, we'll look at:

- Accept and surrender

What makes you a survivor? Dave Carter is a businessman, mountaineer, and climbing guide, but he was a survivor long before he earned any of those titles. He has spent his life learning to overcome the most extreme conditions, where a single decision often tips the scale toward survival or death.

In this episode, Dave shares the story of his two expeditions to Mt. Everest, how he nearly lost his life on the mountain and the lessons that helped him survive where many others didn't. As you listen, you'll learn how to turn failures into fuel for your success, and why the principles for survival apply to all of life.

Key Takeaways:

– It's not enough to survive, you must advance

– Break it down

– Practice gratefulness, even in the midst of challenges

What to Listen For:

[01:39] - Dave's first trip to Everest

[04:21] - The return to Everest

[06:17] - What Dave did differently the second time

[10:19] - The summit attempt

[18:34] - The Descent

[26:26] - Respiratory arrest

[31:39] - Dave's takeaways

If you want to survive and advance, you have to do it on purpose; It won't happen by accident. Along the way, you'll need tools and strategies to help you navigate the storms life throws at you. For Paul Estridge, those tools are what he calls the Principles of Survival. In this series, he'll examine those principles, break down what they mean, and share the real-life stories that helped him understand why they're so important.

In this episode, we'll look at the first two:

• Stand Up, Square Up, Pray
• Face Your Challenge

From failure, abuse, destruction comes turnaround, discovery, and triumph. In partnership with the People Forward Network, Survive and Advance shares true stories of leaders who have thrived when their backs were pushed against the wall. These are stories you won't get from company bios and profiles. Through in-depth conversation, and an authentic, raw look into what it means to be a man in today's world coupled with a practical guide on how to rise up when the pressure bears down.