This episode I go into the weeds some more about PATH and the relationship with building financial resilience with military personnel and veterans. As I have experienced it and seen numerous service members experience "Financial PTSD" there is a way to help battle this.

In many motivational recordings you may hear about entrepreneurs and high performing people being "addicted" to success. That can be a great feeling to always be winning. It is definitely not easy though.

On the other end of the scale and likely affecting more veterans are the bad and worst addictions. Anxiety, fear, impacts from PTSD, and especially recreational drugs.

Learn about how I categorize these and give you a tool for evaluating habits and actions to where they fall in the range of best or worst addictions.

If you need help - there are resources.

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1-877-927-8387, 24/7 to reach the Vet Center Call Center

Keep on your best PATH - Pat

This "Fired-up Friday" I did some digging and found plenty of statistics about the loss of support Vets experience post military. TAP does provide ample support and a solid network. You need to think of it as the echelons of a unit. The VA.. is the top ~like a Division or Corp. We all need to ensure the Fire Team, Squad, Platoon, Company..... are all established for our tiers of support. (pardon the Army terms, please modify for your associated force).

I am hosting a webinar session on March 14th 7pm EST (141900MAR24). Reach out to [email protected]. I will get you setup.

Lead your PATH way.

Who do you want to become and what are you willing to do? This will get you closer to your own greatness.

De-motivation; while it shaped us during military service, it must be released. Break out of that "suck factor" and instill "growth factor"

Let's talk some counter-intelligence.

"Don't Do Nothing..." may sound like, doesn't mean to be inactive. Literally - DO SOMETHING!

Listen to this, good. Go do something meaningful to you, that's better!

I reflect on the recent superbowl and when the team trailing in score came out of 1/2 time and bombed the first few plays. It was painful to watch. Now* how many people do you think said to themselves "well there goes the game?" Did those few plays define how they played for the rest of the half, and overtime of the game? Heck NO!

You're going to stumble and maybe fall. The most important piece is to just keep going, learn, reapply what you just learned and go forward better.

Pat

I get some time to run an interview with Nathan Wheeler, he's a great business battle buddy and fellow veteran. With the focus on Wayfinding, Nathan dives into the challenges and ways that he thrived through military and life transitions. He is now on an energized and fulfilling PATH to success!

As the first "wayfinder" episode we'll run down what happens after transition and you don't have your SGLI anymore - it becomes way more complicated. I have a simplified way to help you through it.

Hope you want to hear about sailboats. There are many great metaphors and lessons when we look into sailing.

In this episode we'll explore where we've been so far. Do an evaluation to where your are right now. Then start plotting what is just over the horizon.

Stop being adrift.

In this step along "your Next PATH," we're going to start the transition from your own self and understanding some of the hurdles that will be down the road.

I do take a little bit to reflect on what my Why, Purpose and Meaning are and how it drives me. You should be doing the same- really drilling these down are going to help you in life.

Hints:

Find your why: start by asking yourself "why am I doing this"... then ask "why again", and again, and again.... get where this goes. Keep going until it really becomes very crystal clear and personal.

Find your Purpose. 1. Check out an Ikigai test - they are super helpful for this. 2. What is that really far out, mega goal you want to do with your life? "It will get you out of bed"

Find your meaning: this can be a bit more complex. Look into extrinsic factors that drive your purpose and why

Keep working on them.

The first hurdle is a big one: Healthcare/insurance.

In this episode, we talk about overcoming hurdles and being yourself. Inspired a world record set in the 1950's, we discuss the power of self-belief. The host shares a personal story, stressing the importance of focusing on personal goals. Tune in to learn how to handle criticism, break free from limits, and carve your unique path to personal growth.