After 16 years in the Marine Corps, I’ve seen the highs, the lows, and everything in between — from getting NJP’d to becoming a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer, author, podcaster, and father who refuses to play small.

In this episode, I break down 5 hard-earned lessons (plus a bonus) that have shaped me as a Marine, leader, and man:

• 🕰 Patience: Why you can’t quit before the plan has time to work

• 🔥 Adversity as Fuel: How owning your mistakes turns setbacks into motivation

• 💡 Never Make Yourself Small: Stop dimming your light for people who can’t handle your shine

• 🏗 Rebuild & Rebrand: Forget what they say — you’re allowed to grow and start over

• 🎯 Life After the Marine Corps: Building your exit plan before it’s too late

• 🏀 Bonus – Rubber vs. Glass Balls: Learning what to protect at all cost.

This is a reflection on 16 years of lessons — and a challenge to look at your own career, own your story, and start building what’s next.

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