My military career was stellar, but I wanted to do more than just be a Navy SEAL; I sought out additional challenges like Army Ranger School.

I had to learn so much in six months to prepare for the Navy SEALs, which really developed my work ethic.

In high-pressure environments like Navy SEAL training, individuals who succeed often tap into a process of self-reward and internal motivation rather than relying solely on external validation.

I realized that not everyone shares the same drive and ambition I have, which led to misunderstandings and a sense of isolation within the SEAL community.

When I left the military, I didn't want to sit back and enjoy retirement; there's no growth in that, so I sought out new challenges.

I started to enjoy the process of pushing my limits and seeing what the human mind is capable of during my training.

When I left the military, I was always looking for more and for the next thing to grow, so I decided to become a smoke jumper instead of enjoying retirement.

To achieve peak performance, you need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and push yourself outside your comfort zone.

I felt a strong call to service after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, which led me to enlist in the Army as a Green Beret.