Welcome to another episode of the Sailor Jimmy Podcast! Today, we are joined by Dallas Wilson - you may know her as ‘Beth’ from Tik Tok. Dallas wears the interviewer’s hat today as she asks Jimmy some of the “tough” questions. Tuning in, you’ll hear about what Jimmy thinks peoples’ misconception is about the military, why he wouldn’t change anything about it, what prevents people from joining, and how it makes you grow up quickly.

We also discuss Jimmy’s family and childhood, what his likes and dislikes are, how he would spend his last 24 hours on earth, advice he would give his younger self, and what is going on in his life now. You will hear all about Jimmy’s bucket list, hopes for the future, and some beautiful nuggets of wisdom from a man who has experienced real hardship. So, if you want to be inspired and have a good laugh, press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s guest/interviewer, Dallas Wilson A.K.A. Tik Tok star Beth Walters. 
• Beth asks Jimmy some rapid-fire questions. 
• The one thing Jimmy would change about the military and why: it’s just another job. 
• Why the fear of dying in the military prevents people from joining.
• Why Jimmy wouldn’t add anything to the military. 
• Jimmy’s second worst childhood memory and his best childhood memory. 
• What Jimmy is most proud of his mom and dad for doing. 
• Jimmy tells us a little bit about his siblings. 
• Something Jimmy dislikes doing. 
• What jimmy would do if he only had 24 hours to live. 
• How we change and improve through our lives. 
• Advice Jimmy would give to his younger self. 
• The currency Jimmy would want to be the face of. 
• The value of education and why Jimmy’s bachelor’s degree is the hardest thing he’s accomplished.
• The importance of exposing children to real life and street smarts. 
• Jimmy’s favorite thing to talk about. 
• Why Jimmy wears a bow tie.
• The importance of challenging yourself in life and taking steps to make your dreams come true. 
• Why the military makes you grow up and why America has the best military. 
• What Jimmy has going on in his life right now. 
• The importance of helping other people and sharing positivity.
• What is on Jimmy’s bucket list. 
• Where Jimmy sees himself in five years. 
• The importance of doing what you love and working hard. 
• Remembering Jimmy’s difficult experiences in life. 

Tweetables:

“I would change the perception of [the military] from the outside.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:04:32]

“‘Believe in yourself’ is a big key to success that a lot of people struggle with.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:16:50]

“You’ve got to have life experiences. You’ve got to have things happen to you and your family. You’ve got to go through these things, learn how to handle them and they’ll make you a stronger and better person.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:22:52]

“You only have one life to live. – The biggest mistake that young people make is thinking they have time.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:26:59]

“There’s no better feeling than helping somebody in a positive way.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:34:53]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Beth Walters on TikTok

Boots For Troops

Scafom North America

Rooftops Solutions

Jimmy Rogers on LinkedIn