Episode Summary:

In this episode of Teach, Coach, Mentor, Mike Wish sits down with Edward “Buddy” Rushing—a Marine Corps veteran, real estate entrepreneur, and founder of White Feather Investments—to explore how failure can become your greatest teacher. From losing everything on his first real estate deal to helping veterans build over $1 billion in property, Buddy shares how he turned painful lessons into a national movement.

We dive deep into what it means to adopt a "win or learn" mindset, why teaching is a responsibility, not a luxury, and how AI is empowering a new generation of veterans to build freedom after service. Whether you're a teacher, coach, mentor, or student of life—this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

🧠 What You'll Learn:

• Why failure is essential to growth and how to reframe it
• How Buddy built generational wealth
• The importance of identity, vision, and communication in leadership
• Why veterans are uniquely positioned to thrive in today’s economy
• How AI tools can amplify human connection and accelerate learning
• The evolution of White Feather into a movement for financial freedom

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: From Poverty to Purpose

05:32 – Buddy’s First Real Estate Failure (and What He Learned)

17:48 – The Power of Time and Perspective

24:10 – Why You Either Win or Learn

29:42 – Turning Pain into a Teaching Mission

38:05 – Building White Feather: From 5 Marines to $1B+ in Assets

44:10 – Passion, Vision, and the Role of Communication

52:55 – Real Estate vs. Real Impact

58:12 – AI, Financial Freedom, and the Future of Veteran Empowerment

1:05:30 – Final Thoughts: Don’t Just Learn—Pass It On

🧭 Guest Links:

• Buddy Rushing | White Feather Investments
• Website: www.whitefeatherinvestments.com
• LinkedIn: Edward Rushing

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
• The Strategic Corporal concept
• ChatGPT and AI tools for learning & productivity

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