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What if success isn’t the right career?

In this Unarmored Talk podcast episode, I sit down with U.S. Army veteran Frank Van Buren, author of Life Lessons from the Cockpit, to explore his journey from flying night missions to Wall Street—and the realization that success alone doesn’t equal fulfillment.

A chance conversation on a beach in Cyprus during the Beirut Air Bridge set everything in motion. It led to business school, a career in finance, and ultimately a deeper truth: purpose comes from alignment, not just achievement.

Frank breaks down three leadership lessons you can use immediately:

Growth happens in adversity
Fear of regret outweighs fear of failure
Self-awareness reveals your strengths

If you’re navigating transition, leadership, or purpose, this conversation will help you choose meaning over burnout.

👉 What’s one decision you’re making today that your future self will thank you for?

⏱️ Chapters
0:06 – Welcome And Meet Frank
1:24 – Support The Mission
2:19 – Patriotism And Service
4:35 – Night Missions And Turning Point
8:48 – Wall Street And Leadership Shift
12:41 – Three Lessons From The Cockpit
16:46 – Meaning Over Money
20:13 – Talent Alignment And Where To Connect

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