They Just Get it

Wells Jones, Courage, Curiosity, and Leadership


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In this episode of They Just Get It, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by the multi-faceted Wells Jones—former Antarctic pararescue jumper, actor, foundation executive, and co-author of A Line in the Sand. Together, they explore Wells’ remarkable life journey, including:

  1. His service in the Navy’s elite pararescue team in Antarctica
  2. The life-changing mentorship of his mother and the wisdom of Churchill
  3. Lessons learned through acting, adventure, and near-death experiences
  4. The journey that inspired A Line in the Sand, retracing T.E. Lawrence’s footsteps across the Middle East
  5. Reflections on conflict, connection, and the role of empathy in leadership

Wells’ perspective is shaped by experience, humility, and a commitment to telling stories that matter. If you’re looking for inspiration rooted in action and meaning, this conversation delivers.


Resources & Mentions:

  1. Book: A Line in the Sand on Amazon
  2. Nonprofit: Seeds of Peace
  3. Co-author: Miles Spencer
  4. Influences: T.E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, Joseph Campbell
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