Welcome David Nordel to the show. After a distinguished career in the Air Force, he developed his superpowers of transitions and mental health challenges of veterans. He has written two books on leadership. We did discuss the similarities between veteran PTSD and men going through a divorce. Some of the parallels are interesting. Discussions of quitting in the face of adversity, tools to embrace personal growth, preparing for change, and recognizing the value in others are all broached in this podcast. It was like the two Davids were reuniting after a long friendship. Thanks, David. Hope to get you back on the podcast. I’ve got a ton of questions we haven’t even touched on yet. Talk to David soon!
Other topics:
Why listening is so important
Ways to effectively navigate life, family and friendships
The value of time
Savoring each moment
Deeper awareness of our surroundings
Hidden potential within
Many people hear, but only a few listen
Happy squirrels
Run your life like a CEO
Harness the energy of PTSD and moral injury, flip the polarity, and use it constructively.
Pain and fear make change hard, sometimes impossible
Check out egos
When we are hurt, we want to transmit
70/30 me time
Good quitting
Recreate yourself from the inside out
Handling hard better
Recovery from your failure and move forward
Divorce and moral injury run congruent
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