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In this episode, I break down the biggest mistake young leaders make — avoiding confrontation. If you’re scared to correct team members when they mess up or say something off, you’re accidentally building a weak company culture. As a former military officer and entrepreneur for over a decade, I’ve seen over and over that leadership (not tactics) is what scales companies. Today, I’ll show you how to make effective spot corrections, set real standards, and become the leader your team actually respects.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Leadership — not more marketing tactics — is what ultimately scales a business.
• Culture grows by action or inaction. Avoiding tough talks builds a weak culture.
• Spot corrections should happen immediately — but with the right tone and setting.
• Use the “nuclear option” (public correction) only for extreme cases; otherwise, correct privately.
• Always explain the why behind your corrections to earn respect and drive real change.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 The #1 Mistake Young Leaders Make
• 01:00 Why Leadership — Not Tactics — Scales Companies
• 02:45 How Avoiding Confrontation Destroys Culture
• 04:30 When and How to Make Spot Corrections
• 06:30 The “Nuclear Option” (When Public Correction Is Necessary)
• 08:20 Why Explaining the WHY Builds Trust

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In this episode, I unpack the powerful lesson behind doing hard things—through the incredible story of Admiral James Stockdale. Shot down over North Vietnam and held as a prisoner of war for seven years, Stockdale survived by practicing what later became known as the Stockdale Paradox: disciplined thinking, neither blind optimism nor crippling pessimism. His survival was shaped by one seemingly small decision—taking a philosophy class years earlier. You never know which hard thing you choose today will shape who you become tomorrow.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Hard things prepare you for the unknown future—before the crisis comes.
• The Stockdale Paradox: face brutal facts while maintaining belief you’ll prevail.
• Stoicism gave Stockdale the mental armor to endure years of captivity and torture.
• We all have “easy buttons,” but choosing difficulty builds resilience and strength.
• Daily practice: ask yourself, “What hard thing will I do today?”

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Why Doing Hard Things Matters
• 01:35 The Story of Admiral James Stockdale
• 03:15 From Fighter Pilot to Philosophy Student
• 05:00 Shot Down & Captured Over North Vietnam
• 06:30 Surviving Seven Years of Captivity
• 08:00 The Stockdale Paradox Explained
• 09:40 Why Small, Hard Choices Shape Your Future
• 11:00 Daily Practice: Choose Hard Things

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In this episode, I share my personal journey with resiliency—what it means to “be where your feet are,” how to handle anxiety about the future, and why facing life’s hardest moments one step at a time is the key to moving forward. I’ll talk about my early entrepreneurial days, lessons learned from the military, and the powerful advice from my late best friend Talon that has carried me through some of life’s hardest seasons.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• “Be where your feet are” — focus fully on the present moment, not on future unknowns.
• Only worry about the “closest alligator to the boat” — solve the problem right in front of you.
• Worry alone is useless; move from anxiety to action by making a plan.
• Entrepreneurship (and life) is a contact sport — expect challenges and prepare to respond.
• Resiliency is built through presence, planning, and executing one step at a time.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Why Resiliency Matters for Entrepreneurs
• 01:20 My Journey Into Entrepreneurship & Self-Development
• 03:00 The Friendship That Shaped My Perspective
• 05:00 “Be Where Your Feet Are” — Talon’s Powerful Advice
• 07:10 Learning to Face Anxiety & Worry With Logic
• 09:05 The Closest Alligator to the Boat: How to Focus
• 10:40 Planning Your Way Through Uncertainty
• 11:50 Final Thoughts on Presence & Resiliency

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#resiliency #mentalstrength #entrepreneurship #bewhereyourfeetare #tryharder