This episode starts with a question Chad asks a lot: if you could choose any time in history to live, when would it be? From there, Logan and Chad talk through why we so often believe the past was better, and what life actually looked like for most people in those eras.

They move through different periods in history and talk honestly about who had opportunity, who didn’t, and how much of daily life was shaped by survival rather than choice. They also discuss how progress is easy to overlook when the focus is always on what is going wrong, especially in a constant news cycle.

The conversation eventually comes back to money and planning. If you don’t believe the future is worth building toward, it becomes harder to save, invest, and make long term decisions with confidence.

In this follow-up conversation, Greg and Chad revisit their episode with Dan Magone and take a closer look at the lessons behind his stories. Dan has spent his life stepping into dangerous situations, whether he was welding underwater or responding when everyone else was running the other direction. His willingness to face real risk gives a clear picture of what courage looks like in practice.

Greg and Chad connect Dan’s experiences to patterns they see every day in the financial world. When something feels uncertain or uncomfortable, most people pull back. Markets shift, headlines stir panic, and many investors react the same way people react to a storm on the horizon. The problem is that growth rarely happens when you retreat at the first sign of discomfort.

This episode focuses on what it means to stay steady when everything around you feels unsettled. Greg and Chad talk through volatility, why staying the course matters, and how long-term risk is often far lower than it feels in the moment. Dan’s example becomes a reminder that courage shows up in small decisions too, especially the ones that push you to keep going when it would be easier to step aside.

Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of why discomfort is often the starting point for growth and how resilience plays out in both life and investing.

In this episode of the Blue Collar Millionaire podcast, Chad Hufford sits down with Dan Magone, founder of Magone Marine and author of Port of Refuge. Dan shares his incredible experiences working in the treacherous waters of Alaska, from underwater boat repair to salvaging vessels in extreme conditions.

Through these stories, Dan reveals the lessons of resilience, perseverance, and commitment that extend far beyond the ocean. He dives into the mindset needed to tackle life’s storms, whether in your career, finances, marriage, or personal growth.

Listeners will walk away inspired by Dan’s firsthand adventures and practical insights on how to keep showing up, stay steadfast in adversity, and build the confidence to navigate life’s challenges.

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