• I lost 2 of my younger sisters when they were little to starvation. We didn’t have enough food.
• Every part of [Afghanistan] has their own leader, because of the different cultures and languages.
• There were Afghans killing other Afghans. They would shoot at you for fun. It was their mentality to fight like pirates, sometimes shooting random people walking down the street.
• They don’t want their people to be educated. Schools are locked down. 
• There is much religious manipulation (i.e. Holy wars; If you fight, you will go to heaven with 42 (or 72) virgins awaiting you.
• I have studied it and nowhere in Islam does it say that if women have bare feet they should die. But people are uneducated, and nobody’s fighting them, and starvation is rampant.  
• There are people with no brains running the country.
• I found work at 16 years old when I got a military job using a fake ID saying I was 18.
• Intel is always taken seriously, even if it’s information from nowhere.
• One of the main issues between Coalition forces and local Turks is a lack of trust.
• I was blown up while working with the Canadians. We hit a roadside IED and I suffered a brain injury, resulting in lifelong brain seizures.
• When that happened, I see the Angel of Death for a second, then I came back.
• I wanted to stay in the fight.
• Assign me wherever you want to assign me, send me to whatever base you want to send me, just give me good food and it doesn’t matter where you want to send me.
• The media gives you what they want you to hear. 
• Yousef’s Book: 5,000 Days of War 

• Having the Dunham’s in my life has enriched my life.
• It’s not just about Jason; it’s about everything that has affected all of you all those years.
• Our generation and the younger generation is standing up and saying, “I’m not gonna wait for anyone. I’m gonna jump out there and teach guys how to surf, how to sing with dogs, start a podcast, and we’re talking about our shit.
• [With regard to this film], all I care about is what Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers think.
• For veterans who are still struggling, I want them to watch it and say “if these kid can do it, maybe I can do it too.”
• I want civilians to know what it’s like for young men & women to go to war.
• [Marcus] If somebody threw one of those “Thank you for service” lines at you – even if you haven’t done something – it’s coming…”
• I believe in 3 things as a Marine. I believe in leadership by example; I believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good; and one man can make a difference.
• Jason had the leadership qualities to lead a rifle squad of American sons.
• Dunham was a big boy. He’s not someone I would choose to grapple with.
• Any leader who inspires his subordinates through personal example, to then return the favor and take care of him – that’s a true leader.
• Jason took off his Kevlar helmet, placed in on the grenade, and then laid down on it.
• Knowing what I know of him now, he loved his marines so much. He didn’t just take care of them, he practiced taking care of them. Who f*cking practices covering a live grenade with their helmet?

• My family has had some association with the military since the pilgrims, literally.
• I’m an only child. My parents were old and had arguments.
• We would give the enemy the maximum opportunity to give his life for his country.
• [In Vietnam] in the course of less than 24 hours, we went from 450 people to 32 people.
• [In battle] you don’t fear, you focus.
• Life is luck and timing.
• There’s nothing that I did that was planned for before it occurred.
• Normandy is kinda the Arkansas of France – there hasn’t been a lot of development going on there.
• We created a task force specifically focused to bring U.S. assets to support the Columbian government in getting [Pablo] Escobar.
• You don’t think about what might happen you just do what you have to do. It’s later that you get into reflection.
• In life, if something is gonna happen, it’s gonna happen. There’s nothing you can do to control it.
• Do your best when you have a chance to do something.
• You can put 4 people on the same battle sight fighting the same fight, less than 20 meters apart, and they’ve got 4 different views of what actually happened - and every one of them is true.
• My legacy is the bridge between what the vet said and what the active duty sees and appreciates.
• Be good to people.
• Do the best you can when you get a chance to do it, because you may not have another chance. 

• Perseverance is everything.
• I was a student of the streets. I had no parental supervision to tell me no.
• I surrounded myself with drug dealers, gang bangers, and pimps because I idolized what they had: Money, Power, and Respect.
• Great leaders are good with people, they’re good with their product, and they’re good with money
• The word Chef means “Chief” and I’ve taken that to heart as a leader.
• I’m still a corner kid, I just have a corner office.
• Don’t lead through fear.
• I discovered the world through food.
• My success is based on the success of other people.
• No one can validate you but you.
• I broke mentally which led to a suicide attempt because I didn’t believe in myself.
• We create a perception wall. Here’s the image I want you to see of me.
• I’m grateful to be an American. 
• Your story isn’t meant for you. It’s meant to be heard by somebody else.
• What are you doing on a daily basis to take care of your mental state? Pressure is either gonna make a diamond or burst your pipe.
• We're blessed to live in this country and have the rights and freedoms that we have.
• I’m always gonna be genuine and I’m always gonna be present.
• Don’t give up. You get one shot at this life.
• You can persevere beyond your situation.

• I have always been interested in WWII. These men are my heroes.
• I would go to India as a child and I would observe the contrast between life there and in Southern California.
• It’s because of bloodshed and sacrifice that the U.S. has become what it is.
• Seldom have I met veterans who come home from the war and do nothing. They travel, help people, and do things out of the ordinary because they feel like they’ve got a second chance and they’re not gonna waste it.
• Veterans have such a sense of humor.
• I meet real Americans, telling real stories.
• This is everything to me.
• Veterans do things for no other reason than that it’s the right thing to do.  They have every reason to be angry at the world and they’re not.
• One of the first Iwo Jima veterans I interviewed turned 19 on the ship to Iwo Jima, and everyone in his platoon called him “old man.” That’s how young our WWII soldiers were.
• During the Warsaw Uprising girls and boys were on the same level. A woman I interviewed saw as much combat as some hardened combat veterans at the age of 15.
• One D-Day Veteran said he could clearly remember the color of his underwear that day. He said they were brown.
• I told my parents I’d be gone for a couple of months, and I haven’t been back in 5 years.
• I’m really scared for a world without World War II veterans because that would leave us without a moral compass.
• I have conducted over 1,700 interviews, gleaning that kind of wisdom.

• I started working out when I was 12 with pushups and sit-ups next to my bed. I got to the point that I could do indefinite sit-ups.
• Physical fitness is about fundamentals – it’s about basics.
• Characteristics like respect and discipline are what parents need to teach.
• Real character does not reveal itself when everything is great.
• You only fail when you quit. When you fail, brush yourself off and do it again.
• Whatever success I’ve had is built on repetitive failures.
• When I got out of the military, I really missed the comradery and sense of purpose.
• Exercise doesn’t necessarily relate to improved performance.
• If your fundamentals are strong, it’s much easier to specialize.
• You really need to be good at getting from point A to point B – Locomotion.
• The first 3 things people need to do is to reestablish basic joint functions for the hips, spine, and shoulders.
• There’s a difference between performance and exercise.
• An important part of good exercise habits is to engrain good habits.
• What you put your attention on, and controlling your breathing do a lot to influence your feelings.
• General health and well-being depends on doing basic things really well.
• One of the main things that keep people from really getting fit – is doing too much.
• Start small and progress gradually.

• I get to work with kids who want to work really hard. They come in the gym and bust their ass.
• I hated team sports because I really wanted to win and others on my team didn’t share that sentiment.
• In wrestling, it was just me and the other person. I could always determine my destiny.
• We don’t want to force kids. We want them to love the sport and know what it’s gonna take to be special. We want to put great coaches in front of kids to give them a good opportunity to succeed in wrestling.
• There are kids that don’t have a strong role model, so I have such an important role to play.
• Great things take a long time.
• The Olympics suck because once you lose, you don’t get another shot for 4 years.
• Having a high-level background in something is important. You need to find a compliment.
• Who can impose their will more significantly, is important when skill levels are equivalent.
• Innovation – learning how to scramble. What I was doing was not working. I had to think outside myself for other options.
• I wasn’t having the success I wanted, so it was like “Shit, how can I do this?”

• Sports changed my life, and I strive to change the lives of many through movement and sports.
• In Saudi Arabia, women can drive now.
• 5 to 7 years ago, everything was still segregated between males and females – even in weddings. Now everything is mixed.
• Not long ago, women couldn’t even own a gym, and it was taboo for women to train on the streets.
• Saudi was listed as the least active country in the world.
• My mindset is: if it works out – amazing. If it doesn’t – come back home.
• I’m grateful for the kingdom and the king for all the opportunities I have today.
• In climbing, there’s a fitness component, altitude, and weather.
• If it’s not a challenge, then why am I there? Why would I train so hard if I knew I could do it?
• While climbing K2, I got a panic attack on the blue ice just a few hundred meters away from the summit. It took five weeks to climb.
• If there’s one thing I do consistently right is that I take risks.
• If you’re curious about something, just do it.
• You don’t stop training because you age, you age because you stop training.
• Just move. You’ll be helping yourself.

• My Chicken Pox from when I was a kid re-activated as Shingles. My symptoms developed over five days, and all the nerves in my face shattered and it looks like I had a stroke.
• I lost my independence, my business, and my identity.
• I had a significant mental crisis and breakdown.
• It was so easy to say “I’m fine.” I did that for months but I wasn’t fine.
• As my physical recovery improved, so did my mental state.
• I was forced into mental health treatment. I wasn’t eager to go and get it.
• Mental health is the most underfunded of all healthcare systems.
• That first crossing set everything in place that we needed to know.
• Lake Huron and Lake Michigan gave me the most fight.
• It took me 28 hours to cross. My feet “pruned” and I couldn’t stand. The Canadian Coast Guard and paramedics came to be sure I was okay.
• The thing that set in was - Who this is for?
• I was going 2 1/2mph to 3mph for 28 hours. I was literally going to the bathroom on myself every 10 minutes.
• I had to say to myself “You’ve been through tougher than this and this isn’t going to last forever.
• Men & women of service are deeply inspirational.
• Nothing in life is permanent.
• Life is a series of peaks and valleys.
• Resilience is built.

• I got to see the best and worst parts of war. Often times we were the first ones in the door, so we either made friends or got shot.
• I was 21 when I first got to the battle, thinking “I literally have no idea what I’m doing.”
• There’s a very distinct smell to death. It’s like rotting meat dabbed with knockoff CK1 cologne.
• Many combat veterans don’t necessarily come home with PTSD; it’s moral injury. It’s the physiological damage that occurs when you violate your sense of right and wrong.
• Seeing death from that close does something to the mind. It became a real struggle point for me.
• When I first got home, they didn’t know how to handle me, because I didn’t know how to handle myself. I was drinking myself silly, so I could get the images out of my head.
• The strangest thing happened to me – I found myself missing war. 
• My wife left me while I was in Iraq.
• War really is a spiritual experience.
• What does it look like to live a courageous life and carry that into career and family relationships – Never give up, never accept defeat, and never leave a fallen comrade behind.
• Inside every man, there’s both a warrior and a poet.

• A 50k run while wearing a 40lb vest for Cancer Research.
• A 13-mile, 250-pound tire flip for wounded veterans.
• A Rope Climb that equaled the height of Mount Everest - 29,029 feet in 27 hours for Parkinson's Disease Research.
• Breaking the Guinness World Record for 'Most Pull-ups in 24 hours after completing 5,804 pull-ups, while wearing a 30-pound pack to represent the heavy burden of the wounded warrior.
• Pulled a Ford F-150 pickup truck for 22 miles in 19 hours across Death Valley to raise awareness for Veteran Suicide.
• Ran 20 miles per day for 100 consecutive days to heighten awareness of the Veteran Suicide epidemic.
• Pulled a full-size pickup truck for 10 miles through the Arctic Circle.
• Broke the world record for the longest full-body submersion in ice (2 hours and 40 minutes).

• I basically grew up in a cornfield.
• I went to BUDS (Navy SEAL Training) and blew my knees out. Then I needed to re-find my purpose because my one-man pity party wasn’t working for me.
• My dad’s Parkinson’s started to progress, and one day I came home and he was on the floor. He had had a stroke.  I decided to take care of my dad and stop the pursuit of sports. But in my mind, I quit.
• You can fool other people, but you can never fool yourself.
• Things that pull you away from your purpose are those are things behind the doors in your hallway of life. You’re tested, dragged through the fire, and you feel like you're cursed but you still have a choice. 
• If you put all your eggs in one basket and when it gets taken away from you, you’re left with nothing. Then who the hell am I?
• I needed to find my purpose again. That’s how The Twelve Labors Project got started. I wanted to create a physical manifestation of the message I wanted to deliver.
• It’s not a weakness to be vulnerable.
• Finding your purpose in life requires risk.
• I don’t give a shit about records. What I care about is “Is this going to deliver my message?” “Are people gonna remember WHY I did it?”
• Reality isn’t what happens to us, it’s our interpretation of what happens to us.
• We're all writing our own stories.
• You cannot only come back after failure, but you can come back stronger after failure.
• My father always said, "You suffer more in imagination than you do in reality."
• Finish what you started. If you're gonna do it, go all the way.
• We're all the heroes of our own story. You go through the crucible you come back, and you share the lessons learned.
• The reward for finishing a labor is the next labor.
• The internet is undefeated.
• Our time on this planet is very limited. The things we do echoes through eternity from the lens of your loved one.
• The only goal for my son is to leave this world a better place than he found it, like I hope I am doing and I hope that everyone who hears my message does.

• Not all Marines are equal, just like not all SEALS are equal. Performance comes into play.
• Rey: I had no direction, and I joined the military because I had made a promise to my brother.
• Mike: I’m standing in for Rose Ray who wrote the book Defend Us in Battle alongside George Monsoor, Mikey’s father.
• My second time in Ramadi, I fired my weapon for the first time.
• You don’t really know what you’re walking into until guys start getting wounded,.
• Shark base [one of the places we slept] was once of Saddam’s vacation palaces. We had tents in there.
• We had to take bottled water showers.
• Mikey spoke thru actions, not words.
• It’s highly competitive in the SEAL teams in a good way.
• With each mission, we learned more lessons.
• When you step into combat, there’s an inter-service rivalry. But eventually you get past the butt-sniffing phase. But when we mesh together, it’s amazing what we can do as a team.
• The longer you sit in a position, you lose relative superiority, and the momentum shifts, because you’re static.
• It’s different than training when you know it’s a live grenade in front of you.
• Mike did not hesitate. He went right down on it. What came next was brutal.
• While the SEAL teams may have trained Mike, his character and moral fabric who he was was given to him by his family. His family is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

• Wherever something’s happening, I just don’t want to miss out.
• As a retired guy, I have a lot of freedom.
• My dad talked to me like a drill sergeant would talk to you, so I had a certain amount of bandwidth.
• Ranger school sucks, but it’s kind of a speed bump – you just gotta do this to move to the next level.
• In a 90-day rotation, we’d do 120 raids. We’re locusts. We just come in and destroy.
• When I got out, I never really decided to do anything. I just rode the wave.
• As a technical advisor for film, I have the freedom to say, “Screw your movie. I’m not gonna be a part of it.”
• If there were 2 job offers and 1 was a rad action movie and 1 was a true story, I’d do the rad action movie because it’s more fun. A true story takes the creativity out of it.
• I didn’t plan on going to Afghanistan for the shit show withdrawal.
• My function turned into me getting to the gate and plucking as many people out as I could.
• I had to ask myself: What am I doing here?” Being there in a whole different context was so weird.
• Coming up soon, me and a team of guys are skydiving in each of the seven continents in seven days.

• While I like being around people, there’s something beautiful about solitude.
• I had parents who always gave me positive reinforcement.
• When we don’t know exactly how we’re going to get where we’re going, you’ve got to create your own reality over time.
• We’re the net product of the 5 or 10 people we spend the most time with.
• I started out with a curiosity for nature and adventure in my own back yard.

• In Thailand, I saw these guys jumping a flaming jump rope, and because I’m 22 years old, I had to try it. I tripped, the rope wrapped around my leg, and I caught on fire. I jumped in the ocean to extinguish the flames, but not before 25% of my body was severely burned.
• My Doctor said “You’ll probably never walk again.” The emotional trauma was intense, but my mom would come into my room with positivity, and have me set life goals & accomplishments. I call it “a possible mindset.”
• My mom was a positive influence on me throughout my entire life.
• All of us as humans have reservoirs of untapped potential to achieve extraordinary things.
• My body can always handle more. My mind is stronger because of my previous traumas.
• I’m lit up. I have this aliveness inside of me.
• Sometimes, you make decisions when you’re 22 years old – Then you wake up and you’re 65 years old and still on that same path.
• My childhood dream was to climb Mount Everest. What is your Everest?
• If you’re not on the path that YOU’RE meant to be on, then you’re not living with integrity with yourself.
• What I was really fascinated about crossing Antarctica is that it had never been done; it was a world first. I couldn’t call up anyone to ask how did you make it?
• Most people are stuck in what I call the zone of comfortable complacency.

• To know that you’re talking to someone who’s been there and understands what you’re dealing with opens up a whole world.
• Being in Iraq and Afghanistan helped me immensely because I was able to see those things and understand what soldiers were dealing with.
• In my book, Bravo Company, I wanted to tell their story. I didn’t want to tell my story.
• When you go to the VA, you’re treated as an individual, and we almost forget that we were part of a unit.
• The reunion that Bravo Company did brought them all together to remind them that they are members of a team. Strength to the group brings strength to the individuals.
• One thing we can do for each other is to have graciousness and empathy. We all carry the same weight, though some are more publicly known.
• There’s the trauma we go through just by living our lives.
• [Melanie]: That’s why we started Team Never Quit. It’s persevering through hard times.
• No man is an island. We’re not doing this on our own.
• You need people around you who love and care for you and to call you out on your bullshit.
• A burden is not a curse. It’s what life gives you. It can be a curse and a blessing.
• Anytime we try to do something by ourselves, we must remember we’re members of a team.
• [Marcus]: The irony of life: Some people will have a skillset that you won’t possess.
• Thru my book, I hope that people who have never served can understand what it’s like to be in combat.

• My arms are body-powered. They basically work off of a cable. When you move your opposite shoulder from your amputation, you’re basically pulling a cable to the opposite hand. 
• My cousin said it looked like the Fourth of July was coming off of me. He thought I was dead.
• It basically blew my left thumb off.
• In the helicopter, they cathed me, and my urine looked like Dr. Pepper.
• By the time I made it to the hospital, they had to immediately amputate to save my life because my kidneys were shutting down.
• The surgeon said it looked like a shotgun had gone off inside of my arm. The electricity pulled all my tendons off.
• We’ve always had faith.
• When I woke up from a three-day coma, I had no idea they had amputated.
• When my dad says it’s gonna be possible to get through it, it’s gonna be possible.
• I told the doctor, “I gotta be able to hold my kids. That’s all I care about.” He said he’d make that happen.
• I’ve always been a strong-willed person. I want to do things myself. I don’t want someone doing things for me.
• Eventually, my insurance company said yes to two bionic hands.
• My goal was to be the best prosthetic user in the world.
• I got a call from CNN, asking if they could run my story. Then amputees all over the world started reaching out to me.  I told my wife I think this is my calling - to help others.
• I want veterans and non-veterans to know there’s a way to live. 95% of being a successful amputee is mental attitude.
• The hands have an Apple app. My hands know where they are in space at all times.
• The hardest day I ever had was the first day I was home, because one of my girls laid on my lap.
• My brother-in-law bought me a shirt that read: “Look Ma, No Hands.”
• I wrote my first book: Handed a Greater Purpose.
• You can live life to the fullest, no matter what you go through. 

• When we learned about our son’s condition, we put together a golf tournament to raise funds because it was A: Our only option, and B: Our best option to cure our kid. 
• 80% of boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy have a gene deletion in the dystrophin gene. Max has a duplication of the dystrophin gene.
• In what should be the best time ever with your child, that’s when we find out he has this horrible disease.
• We had like a funeral in our house for like a month. 
• The weight of his future was heavy.
• Our team, through Crispr technology, hope to edit Max’s gene mutation.
• 6 years ago, this was science fiction.
• Boys usually get diagnosed between the ages of 4-6. They lose their ability to walk between the ages of 10 and 12. They usually lose their battle in their early 20s.
• They’re literally knocking out the gene duplication along a string in his DNA on the cellular level.
• Using the Crispr technology, the muscle cells are auto-correcting, producing dystrophin on their own.
• You wonder: “How am I going to live with this? And you do.”
• Faith is everything.
• You need somebody to pray to.
• When the going gets tough they have prayer.

• I was born with a developmental disability called Hypotonia. (Low muscle tone). It has no cure. I didn’t roll over until I was 1. I didn’t walk until I was 3.
• I attended USC for free since my dad was a professor there.
• The CIA polygraph process was annoying. All the questions were very frustrating. One session was 8 hours long and another was 3 hours.
• My job was to try to get as much information as possible on terrorist training camps.
• I served in 13 countries.
• I once had a meeting in the trunk of a car.
• Having Bin Laden in our sights at one time and not being able to do anything about it was really upsetting.
• My boss at the CIA was the best boss I have ever had in my life.
• My target was a guy named Zarqawi who founded ISIS.
• Zarqawi became enemy number one. That meant going overseas.
• My job was to manipulate people to give me information. It worked well for me.
• I worked with SEAL Team 6 a lot.
• I left the CIA because I didn’t want to live overseas anymore. I was totally burned out.
• As part of the CIA, you are not entitled to the same benefits as veterans, like mental health care.I love the counter-terrorism mission.

• People call us heroes, but I don't think of it that way.
• “Pack a three-day bag. You’re going up north.”
• A rocket-propelled grenade brought a Chinook chopper down, killing 16 men.
• Command picks up a clicking sound on a rescue radio frequency.
• My crew included a 57-year-old flight engineer, a gunner - a nervous University of Arizona student. My co-pilot was “Skinny”, 40-year-old seasoned by thousands of hours flying a Blackhawk.
• Are we looking for Americans, survivors, or is this a trap by the Taliban to draw in another chopper and blow it out of the sky?
• An elderly Afghani man arrives at a small Marine camp, with a note written by Luttrell.
• We have to fly into hostile Taliban territory to get him out.
• “It was dark and the weather was bad. It was a black abyss.”
• Except for the green glow of the rooftop position lights, we were flying black.
• "It was the Fourth of July out there."
• “We didn’t even know where we were going and which strobe light was the right one. It was just like a flashlight from God.”
• Within 10 feet from the ground, the rotors kicked up a storm of dust, sending us into a total brownout. I couldn’t see the wall, the ground, or the cliff.
• Both of ‘em were wearing Afghani man jammies. Before taking him aboard, we had to authenticate Marcus by asking him to say his dog's name and his favorite superhero. For the record, the answers are Emma and Spider-Man.
• When we got back, the only thing I wanted to do was talk to my wife, but we couldn't talk openly. All I could say was "Everything is good, "Everything is really, really good."
• "We stick our butts on the line to save people." "That's our combat mission.”

• I didn’t have anything at 18, and I was able to retire at 27.
• I played golf every day, I fished every day, and you can’t do that but so much, because you gotta have a purpose.
• While driving, I watched an older man walk across two lanes, he got to the median, and stopped. As soon as I got to him, he took off running to catch a bus, and I ran over him. It was literally like my life came to a standstill.
• One day I made the decision: I’ve been chasing money since I was 8 years old. I’m 40 now and I’m retiring – I’m through.
• Through a series of events, I spent 21 years sponsoring Dave Ramsey’s show, and we became best of friends.
• The Mastermind radically changed my life.
• We can’t quit. People need you. You can’t sit on the sidelines. We have to get up because nobody can live your life but you.
• I had great success financially, but I had no significance.
• I want my legacy to be that those I come in contact with are different as a result of having interacted with me.
• I want to leave a legacy of helping, giving, supporting, encouraging, lifting people up and helping them accomplish their dreams and goals.
• God is always working in the background.
• The thing that I thought was taking me out was the catalyst for transforming the lives of other people.
• We all need trusted advisors. Don’t do what I did and have a pocketful of money only to come home to a house full of strangers.
• You can go faster alone, but you can go much further together.
• Failure is in not trying, not in not succeeding.
• Go out there today. Go for it. Never quit. 

• My whole life I moved around. I attended 15 schools before I graduated.
• [For the military guys] it’s really hard to hop off the hamster wheel unless someone tells you to hop off. And no one tells you to hop off.
• I was a Crossfit trainer and I opened a Crossfit gym in Virginia Beach.
• Men and women can all suffer from Blast Waves, PTS, PTSD, etc. It’s really important to educate spouses and first responders on the ways that little things may be signs of something way bigger happening.
• In a partnership, it’s our job to care for one another.
• If someone is exhibiting symptoms of PTS, PTSD, etc. the only thing you can do is manage the symptoms. It comes down to focusing on sleep.
• Everybody’s mind is affected by the life they’ve lived.
• Ask yourself - What are the things you need to function optimally?
• How do we transition veterans from an operative status to living life independently, regardless of their history?
• I want my kids to know that this is a chapter in their story, and they have their whole life ahead of them. It’s a backpack they carry that they’ll never put down. But they’ll do some amazing things in their life.
• Your kids are always watching you. The way they watch you and observe you is the biggest responsibility you have.
• My motto: Live big.

• I grew up as an Army brat which put me in an environment of serving and sacrifice.
• My dad always said, “Go do something better than me.”
• ROTC was the beginning of my understanding that the military was about opportunity. You can make it what you want it to be.
• Good, better, best – Never let it rest, until your good is better, and your better best.
• I absolutely don’t take no for an answer – especially for myself.
• I did not go to West Point because of my intellectual prowess. I went on my leadership and physical fitness abilities.
• Ranger School reminded me that the mission is about the people to the left and right of you.
• Crisis provides opportunity.
• The tactic for success I use is to visualize success.
• The first day one, there was 19 of us; the second day 1, there were 8 of us; the third day one, there were 3 of us.
• I have had my tab ripped off my shoulder two times. Once by another Ranger.
• I choose to walk in the responsibility of bearing this thing that I have earned for the duration of my life. You can let it weigh you down, or you can let it inspire you.
• There’s not a quitting bone in my body.
• The warrior culture is not just for men.
• Heroes come in the most unlikely boxes. They’re all around us and everybody has a story.

• When I grew up, all I did was fix the barbed wire and throw Bahia bales.
• You have to be an involved parent and mentor to your child.
• Now, every high school graduate has had every decision made for them. And when they arrive at college, they have been force-fed everything to this point, and now they get fed something much more dangerous – ideas. They’re given the freedom to make their own decisions with those dangerous ideas, and what you have is a petri dish for disaster.
• I want little kids to make all their decisions and learn the consequence of bad decisions, so when they hear someone say something stupid, they’re like, “that doesn’t work.”In Afghanistan they’d “beach ball” babies to the gate with the hopes that some marine would pick them up.
• It’s not rocket science that you don’t move tactical elements before you get your people out. You don’t give up strategic and tactical positions until you’re ready for a proper withdrawal.
• There’s nothing more dangerous than a broken man.
• Jesus didn’t go into the holiest of places. He went to where the prostitutes and tax collectors were.
• I stepped away from God for almost two decades. I became a narcissist. It wasn’t until my marriage was on the rocks that I was convinced to talk to God about all the horrific things I saw & experienced.
• They were throwing money at me to get people out of Afghanistan. That was so wrong in my heart to go back there for the money.
• In ten days we evacuated 12,000 people with our own planes.

• My biological parents had me on a diet of Kool-Aid, Coca-Cola, and sour milk.
• My parents would leave me and my brother unattended to go score and sell drugs. Then Child Protective Services picked us up and put us in foster care.
• The only time I ever lost faith was when I stood atop the Golden Gate Bridge looking down. I found it on my way down.
• There’s a high number of suicidal teens who went through foster care. Many were abused and neglected by the ones in place to protect them.
• [Marcus] “I think the kids that go through it, are the ones who can fix it.”
• I finally ended up with foster parents who saved my life. They gave me a beautiful childhood.
• At 17 my brain broke. I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and then things got completely out of control.
• I had auditory hallucinations telling me I had to die.
• If somebody would have just asked me, I would’ve just told them the truth of my situation.
• I left a suicide note in my backpack because I wanted my family knows I loved them.
• When I was still underwater, I thought, “I’m gonna die here and no one's gonna know I don’t want to. No one's gonna know I made a mistake.”
• On that [Coast Guard] boat, I made a cognitive decision: I would never again attempt to take my life as long as I should live, no matter the pain I’m in.
• When you encounter a suicidal person, it’s about being with them in the moment. “What do you need from me to say here? How can I help keep you on this planet?”
• My new motto is: I’m gonna be here tomorrow, and every day after that, no matter the pain I’m in.
• Every moment of every day is a good moment.
• It’s a privilege to exist.

• I did a video tape audition that got me a role with Daniel Ratcliff {Harry Potter}. My life was really on the rise.
• I was driving to see my girlfriend when a drunk driver hit me head-on going over 70mph. He spun me around and then a big rig hit me – also going 70mph, and then I don’t remember anything for the next 2 weeks.
• If life had a reset button, I must have pressed it.
• I was making a statement with my life and then it got cut abruptly.
• I thought if I can get out of this, there’s nothing I can’t do.
• The first thing I said to the guy that hit me was “the last thing I ever wanted to see is someone from my country behind bars.”
• I wanted my life back and no one could give me that back.
• Talking and facing that demon helped me put the period at the end.
• My family never left me – they showed me what true love actually is. That was the love that got me through it.
• My family’s sacrifice gave my life meaning when my life felt meaningless.
• Once I could finally run, I thought “I’m gonna do more”, and that’s what got me back to where I am.
• The drive I had as a kid is more intense now. It was running hot, but now it’s running with a different fire.
• Putting my experience down in words helped me heal.
• As long as there’s breath in me, it’s still possible to live a beautiful life.
• If, in the end, I helped save a life, it was worth it. 

• Standardized tests are not my forte.
• What I realized about who I am is that I’m a person that does what I say I’m gonna do.
• I have worked for 8 ½ years to solve this problem.
• If I can keep someone from having to figure things out – the way I did – it’s worth it to me.
• The stigma that comes with estate planning is that people think you have to have a pot full of money in the bank. That’s not what it’s about at all. It’s about setting up your legacy.
• I don’t have any stories to tell about Matt because they’re not my stories to tell.
• I’m trying to carry on Matt’s legacy.
• There are 300,000 veterans in Houston.
• The part that I see myself playing is education for the special operators and our community.
• [Marcus] “There needs to be a way to teach you how to get out.” 

• The entertainment industry gets second takes.  If they miss a line, they can try again. In real life, there are no second chances.
• I feel very blessed to have entered undercover work. Nothing really prepares you until you get out there and get your feet wet.
• I’ve bought pea shooters, rocket launchers, bombs, homemade PVC pipe bombs, and servo-activated C4.
• I infiltrated home invasion crews. That’s where I got my training to take on the Hells Angels.
• I didn’t always succeed at things, but I always tried.
• My undercover persona eventually became who I was.
• I made a million mistakes in my life, and my wife and family have given me one million and one second chances.
• We fabricated the murder of a Hells Angels rival, and that is when I was welcomed into the organization.
• I ruined everything for the mission. It was heartbreaking to see what I had done to get there.
• God does not build us to intentionally betray people.
• My agency failed to react to threats against me. I was told “You’re on your own.”
• When no one cares who gets credit for success, we’re on to something.
• Want someone to remember your name? You’re gonna have to do something they will never forget.
• If you want something you’ve never had before, you’re gonna have to do things you’ve never done before.
• Life is about making mistakes, but don’t remake mine - I can tell you how they turn out. It’s not good. 

• How the Lone Survivor Foundation and Team Never Quit go hand-in-hand
• The Lone Survivor Foundation provides a holistic approach to treatment and addresses the entire family.
• It’s the only program that does Accelerated Resolution Therapy. "I got more out of it in three hours than I had in 18 years."
• The spouse is the first one that is affected by what the veteran is going through, followed by family members and friends, and the ripple effect can affect businesses and coworkers as well.
• Once the vet goes through the treatment, the spouse & family can assist in their recovery. 
• Q: How do you know if you’re a good fit for the program?
  A: Go to LoneSurvivorFoundation.org and take a self-assessment. You don’t have to be diagnosed, you only need to be suffering from symptoms. 

• At one time, I was feeling really good. I was doing protection for celebrities for 5 years, as well as Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and lifting a lot.
• My femur was compromised to the point that I was close to snapping it.
• I always prepare myself for the worst and hope for the best.
• You have to advocate for yourself, or you won’t have a good success rate.
• Unfortunately with what I’ve got, radiation & chemo doesn’t work. It’s more of a Hail Mary.
• My wife calls me a cockroach. “Man, this guy’s stubborn.”
• Sports is what kept me on the right path.
• I feel like a sheepdog – I like to keep the wolves at bay.
• I really enjoy protecting people.
• If I would redline my body, all the “noise” would settle down.
• Doing something bigger than you has always been a calling for me.
• Initially, my outlook wasn’t great - 29% and the 5-year survival rate wasn’t good.
• I’m a patriot and I love our country, I think we’re the best country on the planet, but we’re doing our damnedest to fuck it up. That’s not acceptable to me.
• We didn’t think we could have children, 1 - I’m old as dirt and I’m stage 4. So we were not planning on having a child, but…
• Comparison is the thief of joy. 

• I was raised with the belief that the American Dream was real and I could achieve anything I wanted to be as long as I applied myself, worked hard, and cared for others.
• I loved my country, the ocean and flying so I set out to become a navy fighter pilot.
• Every landing aboard the ship is graded. The mission is secondary to coming back because you’ve got 5,000 people watching you.
• I flew an acceptance flight in a new Hornet, and I did some unbelievable things with it, although I didn’t have too much time to enjoy it because all of a sudden the engines were gasping for air.
• When you’re moving that fast, all your wrinkles go away.
• At Mach 1.7 I thought, “I should be pulling out of this dive.” At that speed, I can’t eject. I’d be vaporized.
• When you make a decision, the computers go “If he does that, we’re gonna disintegrate, and we don’t want to do that.”
• We put our dog tags in our boots because in aviation accidents, that’s usually all that’s left.
• The jet’s a tattletale. It’s all electronic. Your superiors know how hard you pushed it.
• You can teach people a lot of stuff, but you can’t teach ‘em leadership.
• In a debrief, there ain’t no ”we” or ”us”. There’s only “I”.
• If you sat in a fighter pilot debrief, you’d think we hated each other. It not who’s right, it’s what’s right.
• Save the apple polishing for the bar – we’re in a debrief.
• A big leadership moment is when I was told “I could be friendly with you, but we’re not friends.”
• The Navy does a great job of teaching us to compartmentalize. If Marcus gets smoked, I’ll mourn him later, and guess what? I don’t get to mourn him later, ‘cause it’s on to the next thing.
• On the medicine, my dad & my sister, who was killed by a drunk driver, were both there. They looked incredible. In that moment, I healed.
• Forgiveness doesn’t exist in heaven, because there’s no need for it.

• We do psychic surgery.
• [Melanie] “It’s like a car wash for your brain.”
• So many people come out of the medicine and we wanna get on the biggest mountain and yell: “C’mon, we can help.”
• My dad was a hippie and involved with some peyote circles.
• At 21, I had an experience with mushrooms, and everything I saw was infused with source energy.
• There is a delusional mindset where people can justify their drug use.
• [Marcus] “The best joy you’ll ever have is in gratitude.”
• [Melanie] “The medicine took a lot of walls down.”
• [Melanie] “We were unbreakable before, but now we’re an unstoppable force.”
• If we can heal the veteran, we can heal the home.

• I got my first computer at 9 or 10, although I was never much of a computer person.
• Watching your favorite personality is like someone watching Netflix, but it’s someone you can interact with.
• [Marcus] “There’s only a few people that can get away with talking smack: Comedians and the Military.”
• My favorite parts of childhood were technology, treehouses, and camping, but we were still nerds, too. We did both.
• My videos are usually brought on by something I’m doing in life.
• If you want to get started, make the TikTok and post whatever you’re doing. It will be recycled onto every other platform there is.
• We would do stupid stuff like getting hurt and film it. Then we’d do skits. I just kept doing it after everyone moved away.
• I’d get inspiration from delivering parts for Advance Auto Parts.
• I’d get ideas just by talking to myself.
• I would observe everyday stuff and imagine what was being said and thought, and develop that.
• Videos are endless. They just keep coming, like recommendation videos.
• When my friends and I watched Talladega Nights, we were losing our minds laughing so hard.

• My job at the FBI was to go undercover. I never came out of cover.
• There were foreign intelligence officers (spies) who sometimes were some of our own who were spying for other countries.
• My father told me “You have to chase your dreams, whatever they might be.”
• I’m going to stop spies & terrorists before they kill our citizens.
• I was at Quantico [Marine Corps Training Base]. You earn it and you feel like you earned it.
• When my wife and I were dating and people would ask me what I do, I would say “I work for the Justice Department as a Geo-Political Analyst.” That would immediately end the inquiry.
• There was an instance where a high-level spy was about to be arrested, and disappear, which told us there was a mole in our intelligence community.
• The FBI went on a 22-year manhunt for a guy code-named Gray Suit, the biggest spy in U.S. history.
• Each time you go after somebody who might be the target you’re after, you give them a derivative code name.
• What made Robert Hanssen such a successful spy, is that he was a hacker. He learned how to break into computer systems.
• When the FBI had not given him the role he wanted, he volunteered his services to the Russians and gave up 2 of our top spies in Russia for no money to prove he had access. One of them was executed, and the other was sentenced to hard labor.
• Analysts are the cream of the crop in figuring out how to catch spies.
• Hanssen was the best, most notorious spy in US history. He was the Michael Jordan of the spy world. Nobody did the damage he did.
• I was always a bit of a hacker – fascinated by computer systems. Breaking security, not to steal, but so I could understand how to make them stronger.
• My mother holds the record for the most time watching the movie “Breach.”

• work one more hour on your business…
• make one more sales call…
• run one more mile…
• one more set at the gym…
• one more chapter you read…

• When I first started my business, it was Christmas every morning. There was so much passion in it.
• There’ve been so many highs and lows, it’s been amazingly rewarding
• I told my dad, I’m gonna take out this loan, and I’m gonna make a million dollars my first year. His response was, “If it was that easy, everyone would be doing it.”
• I didn’t take a paycheck from my business for five years.
• My original plan was to be a chicken farmer.
• When you get your first win, it builds your level of confidence.
• [Marcus] The minute you get the idea to do something, the good Lord gives you what you need to be it.
• Running in the mornings and evenings, I have complete solitude – no distractions.
• My best business ideas have come during my morning runs.
• Sometimes you’re lucky enough to turn your passion into a career.
• Success is a result of compounded consistency.
• When you want to quit, just show up and keep going.
• You’ll finally push past your goal with the “one more” mentality.

• If I were in a movie, my animal sidekick would be an elephant.
• As pets go, dogs are the best.
• Charlie always had to go wherever the fun was, so it was exhausting but so fun. He lived a mile a minute.
• We lived on a boat, and every morning, Charlie would jump in the water and go surf.
• Charlie was very passionate about his family.
• Charlie was a sniper on a roof fighting against ISIS and was shot near his heart, and continued shooting and holding his ground until he died.
• The Gold Star community in Virginia Beach is very tight-knit and immediately pulled me in.
• I thought: “How can we support other Navy SEAL families?” We ended up with a 560-acre ranch, where families can “decompress” after deployment. Fly fish, hike, ride horses, etc.
• I’m able to talk about Charlie every day. It’s helpful and therapeutic for me to talk about him.
• We came up with a fun idea of the podcast to help other spouses as a sisterhood - to network with families where you can find any help with anything you may need.
• I want to bring everyone together and build relationships.

• It was a cold, gloomy morning when I couldn’t get out of bed, in severe pain – pain I can’t describe - after feeling normal when I went to bed.
• I’m not anti-VA but I was one of those veterans that slipped through the cracks.
• The only time I ever saw a doctor was when I was laying open on an operating table four months later, and they found a surprise – my spine was oozing with inflammation.
• I was so doped up and in so much pain, I didn’t even know what was going on. I spent four months in my chair. I became an absolute broken man.
• The doctor told my wife. “Your husband’s spine looks like it’s been moth-eaten.”
• I was being eaten alive for four straight months, before finally having life-saving surgery.
• By then my physical, mental, and emotional health was gone.
• I have never slandered anyone. I have only operated in an honorable way. I would never dishonorably yell someone’s name. Because we all make mistakes.
• I had to operate in a different way than I was being treated.
• Just when I thought they would do the right thing, the VA did an about face, and they left me and my family holding the bag.
• My wife is the glue that holds everything together.
• There are tens of thousands of veterans, who have been destroyed by this egregious practice from a 1946 law.
• The VA is using more and more independent contractors to see their way out of malpractice cases.
• I went to my bathtub and I knelt down and said “God I’m about to expose made men, and I’m gonna need You for the strength and endurance to draft my own bill – my own solution. I was in a place I knew nothing about.
• The never quit mentality is what kept me going.
• I was representing 20.2 million American veterans with my bill.
• That’s what God has led me to be and to do. 
• You can engage congress and make a difference.
• I know I’m where God wants me to be.

• Getting comfortable being uncomfortable is teaching men to handle adversity.
• If you can handle adversity in the gym, you can handle it better in the field. If you can handle it in the field, you can handle it a lot better at home.
• When you’re more used to adversity and spend more time outdoors, it makes for a better man.
• If you’re fortunate enough to harvest an animal on a backcountry hunt, you’re coming out with 80-100 pounds per trip for 3 or 4 trips.
• Adversity building is one baby step after another. It makes you way tougher than you used to be.
• It’s cool looking back on God’s footsteps that have brought us to creating Mountain Tough.
• You don’t need to chase the corporate America stuff; You don‘t need to do what everyone else is doing.
• Living in Africa taught us not to worry so much about money & finances. The people living there with nothing are pretty happy. They’re not distracted like Americans are, with cell phones and the like.
• I knew I was gonna do something I was passionate about, and I knew I would do something outside, away from the computer, and engage with building a community.
• When we’re going thru something stressful, God looks at us like “Do you realize that what you’re looking at right now is ‘this big’ in the grand scheme of life.”
• We went to Ethiopia on a short mission trip and worked for two weeks where kids lived, slept, and ate in a landfill all day long. It was complete re-entry depression after watching those kids live in the dump.
• They would rescue the child soldiers and teach them some life skills.
• We’re creating elite men.

• I’m sort of an amateur singer/songwriter.
• A lot of vets have never filed a claim because they think “I’m not that disabled. Others have it worse, so I don’t deserve these benefits.” That’s complete bullsh*t.
• There’s a mental barrier we have about getting help.
• One of the core values of the Air Force is “service before self”. That doesn’t mean service at the expense of self.
• If you can’ take care of anybody else, then you’re no good to the mission.
• It takes less than 5 minutes to get yourself enrolled in VA health care.
• Get a medical diagnosis of your condition ASAP.
• First and foremost: Get yourself in VA health care, get a primary care provider, and get your stuff medically diagnosed in a medical record.
• We’re trying to meet the military veteran before they even take off the uniform, then serve them at every point of life.
• If I were king for a day, I would completely gut and overhaul the VA disability system. I’d take the word disability out of it. I would call Elon Musk, and ask him to come help me solve our problems.
• Government organizations are not built for radical innovation.
• It’s never too late to take advantage of everything veterans have worked for.
• The VA disability process & the VA benefits process is never over unless you quit.

• It doesn’t matter what people think about you. Do what’s right, regardless of the consequences. If you lose friends over it, they weren’t true friends.
• Having a dad as a New Jersey State Trooper, I learned about the evil in this world, and I learned about honor – doing what’s right.
• That’s the nice thing about diving without O2. If you gotta die, that’s the way to go, because you just fall asleep.
• [In combat] You get real good at completely cutting your head off from the rest of your body - No feelings, no emotion, and no pain. I truly didn’t start processing stuff until after I was done.
• When things are going sideways is when people show their true colors.
• When I returned, God put it on my heart to mentor the next generation.
• I’m a leadership coach & mentor for the University of Tennessee’s MBA program. I may not have the business expertise, but I’ve got a lot of leadership experience.
• The only way you’re gonna get better is to be able to say “this is mine.” This I made that decision, and this is why I made that decision.
• We learn more from our mistakes than we ever do when things go right.
• I took me several weeks after I returned - and all of a sudden I woke up one day feeling like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
• All the explosives, the blasts, the mortars, the rockets, the charges, the AC4’s – the damage done to the brain is devastating.
• The healing journey has been the hardest thing for me. Part of that journey is not quitting om my family.
• [In military leadership] We’re very good at controlling everything we can control.
• There’s psychedelics treatment out there to really help us guys. My initial thought was “no way”, but it truly helped me.

• We all have the ability to turn negatives into positives
• Volunteering to go outside and water the plants made me a victim of opportunity.
• When that red flag hit me, I felt a gun pressed to the side of my neck.
• He was fact-gathering about me, and I was doing the same about him.
• We can decide if we pick up the offense to something or pick up strength.
• You’re either going to be defined by something that happens to you, or you’re going to be refined by it.
• I was praying non-stop: “Help me to find an opportunity to escape.”
• When it was over, I just wanted to go back to normal life – The life of a 15-year old girl.
• The biggest threat to kids these days is online predators.
• Have an open communication & dialog with your children. Teach them how to set boundaries and how to respect other people’s boundaries.
• The best thing we can do for our children is to give them tools to deal with anything bad that happens. “I will never get mad at you.”
• “Stranger Danger” is not the biggest threat to kids right now.
• [Melanie] “The inspirational thing is not that you just survived and moved on – it’s that you helped others. That’s the difference between being a survivor and being a hero.”
• I’ve always felt that what happened to me was so I could help other people. 

• I didn’t grow up being an amazing athlete.
• I’m not super explosive, but I can grind.
• Mathematics, like being a sniper, is a skill. You have to work at it.
• If you take the grind away from me, then what am I? This grind, this work ethic I have, is not just the way I work out; it’s the way I approach everything in life.
• When you start worrying about things outside of your circle of control, it’ll take you away from your goals.
• When you’re fighting somebody on the street that’s not trained, I feel like Neo in the Matrix. When they throw a punch, it’s so slow to me.
• Q: What’s your favorite cheat meal?  A: What’s a cheat meal?
• I don’t deal well with disrespect, inefficiency, or stupidity.
• I like being challenged.
• I’ve never used drugs in my life. I’ve never even had a sip of alcohol.
• Had my college professor not actually cared, I could’ve folded. He saved me.
• You never know when a small gesture helps somebody.
• I don’t think I would be in this place in my life without God. He’s really directed my path.

• I’m letting people know that there is joy after trauma, and a happy joyful life is absolutely possible.
• It was broad daylight when I was kidnapped at knifepoint.
• He stalked me and was watching me at the mall.
• Follow your gut instinct.
• The detectives didn’t believe me, and so the trauma was replaced by anger.
• This is not a women’s issue. This impacts all genders.
• I keep hearing “I never told anybody.”
• We train parents and teachers on what to do or say if someone discloses.
• Be careful not to use language that blames the victim.
• Many people don’t know how to deal with traumatic situations.
• I would never wish what happened to me on anybody, but I would never change it.
• Because of what happened to me, I learned an inner strength I didn’t know existed.
• We need to support each other to rise above adversity.

• I graduated from my first recruit platoon when I was 20.
• The Marine Corps trusted me and I tried very hard to live up to that trust.
• I spent my whole career trying to live up to the legacy of the Marines in World War I.
• If there’s something the Marine Corps does well is it teaches and honors its history and traditions.
• We were considered by the battalion commander, to be the strongest lieutenant/staff sergeant team in the battalion. It’s all about trust
• I was more excited about being an equally good leader in business as I was in the Marine Corps.
• Pre 9-11, I was dragging an AR-15 in a case through the airport.
• I was a C-level officer in charge of most of the back office of the non-sales function for a billion-dollar company, with no expertise in any of it. I wasn’t really sure how to save a file.
• I teach and coach senior executives in the art & science of leadership.
• I’m 65 years old and have unlimited energy. I just love it.
• At 65 years old, with over 45 years of teaching leadership, I still learn something every week. I ask myself: ”How in the hell have I gone this long and never heard that?”
• I am vain enough that to think that 25, 50, 80 years from now - if somebody picks my book up,  the Iwo Jima lessons, the Grenada lessons, and the business lesson I’ve learned, just might help out my great, great-grandson or daughter, who never met me.
• [In life] I was mostly right, somewhat wrong, or completely full of shit
• [Conversation with son] just because it comes out of my mouth doesn’t automatically mean that it’s bullshit. As you get older, you’re gonna find yourself becoming me.
• Dale Carnegie: “A man who dies rich dies disgraced.”
• I’m never gonna have Andrew Carnegie money, but I’ve got a laptop and a thumb drive. Everything that’s up here [in my head] is gonna be out.

• I was put on this earth to move people.
• My chin was pushed into my chest; a second player grabbed my legs; I fell forward; my nose slammed against my chest, and when I hit the ground with the top of my head – poof - I couldn’t feel anything.
• My whole life, I’ve tried to make my parent’s proud.
• The doctors said: “If, one day, you could take a piece of pizza and bring it to your face, then you made it.”
• Going under the knife in the area of my spinal cord - they said there was a chance I would not wake up, so I started calling my buddies.
• I’m a man of faith. I needed prayers. I needed God.
• The one thing you do have control over is your mindset.
• Great opportunities comes from great challenges.
• If I didn’t have humor through all of this, I would be crushed, depressed.
• This is such a gift. Just to be able to struggle to walk around my house.
• I had to go through something tough to gain perspective, but it a gift I use in my life, and I can help give it to others. It’s my purpose.
• When I saw my hamstring twitch I said “Okay. Game on.” It was like smelling blood in the water.
• No person has stood by my side like my mom.
• I’m gonna be a damn good man, and I’m gonna live a damn good life, because I have angels around me. 
• I love my life. I’m proud of who I am.
• We can’t wait to start enjoying our lives until something happens.
• You don’t have to get out of your wheelchair to live a good life.
• God gives His toughest challenges to His toughest soldiers.

•  I am the American success story. A child of Irish Immigrants who came to this country on a boat.
• The [social] environment’s always changing, always evolving.
• You never know what the future holds. You’d better catch up with it, adapt to it, or you’ll be left behind.
• I can be as nice as a British butler, or I can be your worst nightmare.
• Those same skills I learned in the streets of Brooklyn & the Bronx paid dividends in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria.
• [After 9-11] Who you were, who you voted for – none of that crap mattered. We knew there were people in that building and we had to get them out because that’s our job. 
• I was more stressed working the midnight shift in the South Bronx than I was overseas working recognizance 10 miles from the Al Qaeda camp.
• I know the dangers, but we’ve got a job to do. We signed up for it.
• I worked with heroes every day - In the streets of New York and in the streets of Afghanistan.
• You have moral courage, spiritual courage, and physical courage.
• The interactions I had with the Iraqis is the same interactions I had with people in the South Bronx.
• If there is a fight, I’m gonna win. I am undefeated.
• My mother’s advice to me on my first day as a cop was: “Remember to be just.”
• What right do I have to complain? I have both my legs. I am alive. I’ve been blessed throughout my career.
• Don’t quit on yourself. I’m not gonna quit on you, Marcus isn’t gonna quit on you, God’s not gonna quit on you.

• A call comes in from the command post. “Governor, there’s a young man down who said that you told him if he was ever through Austin to come by. Just to let you know, he’s here.” And I said, “Okay, what’s his name?” “Marcus Luttrell.” And I was like, “Hmmm…. Send him in.”
• [Morgan] We’ve always started at the bottom and worked our way up. It was a fluid transition from the enlisted ranks. 
• If you want to effect change, then it’s time for you to man up and fill the seat. Quit yelling at the TV.
• I get frustrated with the government from time to time.
• Dr. Stanley Jones, I will always hold him in a special place because of his agreeing to do that initial work for Marcus.
• When you [Morgan] crashed and ended up at the same place as Marcus, that was God’s way of tapping Marcus on the shoulder and saying “Hey dude, you gotta take care of your brother.”
• The thing that amazes me about you guys is your fortitude after catastrophic injuries.
• You guys have the most amazing discipline and character.
• You reflect everything as a Texan. Texans and all Americans appreciate what you guys are all about.
• They need people like you in the United States Congress, to show them what the military should be about.
• You are fiercely loyal to your family, to your God, and to your state.
• Team Never Quit is a really interesting concept, and no two people give a better reflection of that than Marcus and Morgan Luttrell.
• I think America will be better off with another one of the Luttrell boys staying in the fight.

• I’m the Navy SEAL of Bull Riders.
• My bucket list is – I don’t want to kick the bucket anytime soon.
• Marcus Luttrell can call me whatever he wants.
• I was raised around rodeo & started pro rodeo in college.
• If you’ll just not quit, that’s what you’re supposed to do.
• The rule of wearing felt hats is: Use them in months that end in “R”. Texas is a bit more lenient.
• The most peaceful thing that ever crossed my mind was if my old man was in heaven. It was as sure to me as gravity.
• [As it relates to Marcus Luttrell’s experience in Afghanistan] A lot of Americans think about what we would do in that situation. There’d be an intense amount of prayer I’d have to be doing.
• Salvation is like – alight you’ve graduated, but you still need to go to the classes.
• My dad died, both of my granddads died, and I had this real moment of “Snap, I’m the patriarch now. My family’s gonna be looking to me…”
• [Telling Marcus Luttrell] If anything devastating were to happen, and I’m sitting here older than you, but I’ve been an accountant, I’m letting you be the boss.
• Always give 100% unless you’re donating blood.
• There’s never a time when you can just lay down & wait for something to happen.
• Offense is the best defense.
• In business, don’t ask yourself “Is this right or wrong?” Instead ask yourself “Is this wise?”
• When you have faith, live your life in response to that.

• I always had this fear of living a life of regret, and it’s driven me to do everything I’ve done, right, wrong, or indifferent.
• Comments on the internet are first draft thoughts – people just throw them out there.
• I think that true love is finding the one person who always makes you wanna be the best version of yourself.
• I asked my girl to marry me. She said yes, and five seconds later we found out she was pregnant with our first child.
• I was invincible until the moment my daughter was born.
• They told us we going to Iraq for 90 days. “We’re gonna be in the green zone, you’ll have wifi, you’ll have fast food, you’ll live like a Navy SEAL.
• When my 2nd daughter was born, I knew my military career was over.
• My daughters changed my capacity for love. They’ve made me a better person.
• It’s a really bad pitch to say “Hey, we’re gonna get married, I’ll be around sometimes, and then you’ll be pregnant, and then I’ll be gone, hopefully, I’ll be back.”
• I’ve always found the best version of myself in service to others.
• Everything I’ve done in my life has been trying to help people.
• Community is one of the most important things we have.
• Marcus Luttrell is a cultural icon.
• Everyone outside of the military thinks the military is like a high school and like we all meet up in the cafeteria. It would be cool if it was like that.
• Wearing gators doesn’t make you a SEAL, but writing a book does.
• If you’ve been kissed by violence, you can see it on other people.
• I want to be the bridge between the military and the civilian world.

• My hip bone inside the socket deteriorated.
• I found out at a young age that kids are mean, they tell the truth, they don’t sugar coat anything.
• I went from being amazing at physical activities to not being able to do anything at all.
• At 16 years old that I’d never play sports, but I proved them wrong.
• In my recovery, my first goal was to get to the mailbox.
• I don’t care what anybody says… I can do it. I take that mentality to everything I do.
• It took an assistant coach to see that I was suffering. I opened up to him and my burden was lifted.
• Be conscious of what you say - You never get your words back.
• I loved every part of BUD/S because what I had been experiencing my entire life – other people were experiencing for the first time.
• What comes out is the best version of you if you’re willing to be refined in the fire.
• I proved the world wrong about what’s possible.
• My own Kryptonite was my pride.
• No matter what happens to me, there’s no way you’re going to hurt me to the point I’m gonna give up & quit.
• I’m never out of the fight.
• Instead of being selfish, I’m gonna be selfless.
• It doesn’t matter your rank, what matters is the impact you make for the team.
• If you are going through terrible scenarios, understand that bricks and stones will eventually build a bridge to cross over to where you want to be.
• If you never quit & never give up, you can accomplish anything.

• I reached a point where I realized that my husband and all the men who fought and died alongside him were being completely dishonored.
• I had to make a decision. If they come after me and take everything, what are they going to do to me? I was doing exactly what I was supposed to do.
• God was with me. He was giving me the strength. I was the right person at the right time to do the right thing. What a shame if I hadn’t.
• Once I feel like I’m doing what I’m supposed to do and God’s behind me, there’s a different boldness that doesn’t exist in any other area of my life.
• I don’t want to waste what Bryan fought for.
• We hold those accountable who should be held accountable.
• I’m pushing for changes in the way military investigations are done, so we have better oversight.
• How can you lead people if you’re doing a poor job? It’s a good ol’ boy system no matter how good or bad a leader you are.
• You don’t have to accept what you’re being told if you know it’s not true.
• The men on the ground want you to know the truth.
• You can do anything you set your mind to.

• I grew up traveling and never having a place to call home. So I really didn’t want to see the world, but I wanted to serve.
• I was told the reserve unit near my house accepted grunts, but what they didn’t tell me is that they didn’t do grunt things, so I was assigned to go out on the front lines in a mortuary affairs unit, find the guys that got killed, recover their remains, and bring them back.
• A 22mm mortar picked me up and threw me off the road and destroyed the radio I was carrying. As a result, I got an ice cream scoop taken – “a shark bite” - out of my calf.
• I still have a piece of shrapnel near my femoral artery.
• Family was always big, but now, family is everything. I want to be there as a good father.
• Even the mightiest of mountains will eventually tumble into the sea.
• If you let the waves hit you every day, eventually it will knock you down.
• It takes a village to welcome back the warriors. My book reminds people that the guys that are killed on the battlefield are just the beginning of the sacrifice.
• The guys that go to war are real people with real aspirations.
• Soldiers put their families on hold, everything on hold - to do a job that the American people asked them to do. That’s sacrifice.
• When we heard there were SEALS operating in our area, we thought “Holy cow, we must be high on the totem pole.”
• I still remember the razor burns to keep a good seal on our gas masks.
• We were training with World War II manuals and making things up on the fly.

• I dealt with bullying, and I just wanted to change myself. Kids can be cruel.
• In physical fitness events, I was always last.
• After watching John Jacobs and The Power Team, I was so inspired and told my dad, “I’ll never be last again.”
• I learned there was a science to the physical gap I was in.
• Playing football at Texas A&M, I learned how to suffer well.
• You can’t fight what you don’t see coming.
• I could’ve paid attention to how much it sucked, or paid attention to what I could do about it.
• The Olympic Games are more than winning medals; it’s more like political warfare.
• I learned about the synchronization of the physical, psychological, technical, & tactical.
• Wearable devices provide much data, but what do you do with it? 
• Stress is the gateway to improvement, but chronic long-term stress can be a really bad thing if you can’t get it under control.
• If you don’t get enough sleep, your brain is literally full of crap.
• In REM sleep, your body is in a state of paralysis.
• I don’t praise grades; I praise their effort.
• If you synchronize with the sun, you’ll start sleeping like a baby. There are research studies that show that if you want to reset yourself, go camping.
• Sports got me into the game, but curiosity launched my career.

• I grew up with rednecks, hippies, and pot farmers. Everybody I knew growing up was involved in the drug trade.
• To be homeless as a kid is a trip.
• My work ethic came from my mom, struggling to raise four kids as a single mother.
• I was once on the school bus driving thru the pouring rain and saw a lady carrying two garbage bags, and as we passed I realized - it’s my mom.
• You gotta reposition your mindset from negative experiences to find something positive and focus on that, because what you focus on - your brain will find more of.
• If you have one trauma, another trauma will stick to it and eventually become PTSD.
• Your brain is like a weapon – if it’s malfunctioning you do a function check, and you get back in the fight.
• I went from the battlefield to my front door in less than 48 hours, so there wasn’t any out-processing.
• It wasn’t until I could overcome the victim mentality that I was able to get my life together.
• You may have left the battlefield in Iraq, but every day that you wake up and put your boots on the ground, you’re on another battlefield – the battlefield of the mind.
• You can repurpose military tactics to overcome trauma.
• When anxiety hits, the first thing to do is return fire – speak truth:
  There’s no real threat;
  There’s no real danger:
  I’m totally in a safe environment.
  Bring yourself out of that emotional state.
• 67% of men in America have admitted they’ve struggled with a mental health crisis.
• You didn’t fight the war alone, so don’t fight PTSD alone. Communicate with people and tell them you’re struggling.

• When I realized I had no talent for baseball, I stopped that, then stumbled across basketball.
• I did not go pro immediately after college.
• After college, I attended “Exposure Camp”, a job fair for athletes. After that event and dozens of cold calls and videos to agents, I was finally signed to a contract to play basketball in Lithuania.
• I gained popularity, not from basketball videos on YouTube, but from the motivational things I said on them.
• I launched The weekly Motivation on YouTube.
• I had to find a way to do something I love to do, plus be a computer geek, and make money from it.
• I’m a very competitive person.
• At home, I was taught discipline, respect, honoring authority, and respecting elders.
• I would make up challenging stories in my mind so I’d have a target to shoot at. If I don’t have anything to aim for, I’m not gonna give my best effort. But when I do, it brings out the best in me.
• Our generation, ages 30-50 – we are the best generation.
• People are following me, not for basketball videos, but just to watch The Weekly Motivation. This is life stuff – it’s not athlete stuff.
• Using the challenges of your life to make yourself better for the future summarizes the entire self-help industry right there.
• When you have the right people around you, you can go further, faster.
• In life, you just have to show up.

• Plauche authored the book, 'Why, Jody, Why?'
• During the sexual abuse, there was a physical pleasure, but there was mental anguish.
• Despite being abused, your body still responds, like a human body responds.
• He took me to Disneyland. Even though I was kidnapped. It’s not like I was gagged and bound.  I can’t say I enjoyed it, but I kinda did.
• When I finally told the truth, I felt like the weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders. 
• I didn’t like him molesting me, but other than that, I thought he was a good guy.
• For him (my dad) to do what he did, he had to be in so much pain. If he could have seen who I was to become in the future, he probably wouldn’t have done what he did.
• My dad was the kindest, sweetest man I knew.
• It’s a parental instinct to eliminate someone that hurts your child.
• A boy saw me on Geraldo, and then told his mom about being abused by his pastor. The pastor was arrested. That’s the moment that I realized that I could use something negative and turn it into something positive.
• I wanna help as many as possible.
• I feel like I can be a role model for victims of sexual assault.

• My career didn’t pan out anything like I thought it would as a teenager.
• The last thing I ever thought I’d be is a cop. I didn’t even like cops.
• In the Navy, I wanted to go where the action was.
• It was tough, but I volunteered for this shit, and I’ll be damned if I’m gonna walk away from it as a quitter.
• Women are equally different.
• The teams (Navy SEALS} are elite for a reason.
• I love the idea of helping people.
• In law enforcement, I could be part of the greater good.
• I won’t be a bitch, unless someone really, really forces me to be one.
• I made up my mind that I was either gonna get my shit together or put myself out of my pain.
• The suicide rate among veterans and first responders is a lot higher than people realize.
• I want to let those who’ve been through hell understand that there are options for them. They just need to know where to look.
• Once you hit rock bottom, you’ve got nowhere to go but up.
• Everybody goes through some traumatic event in their life.
• I want to teach others that there’s hope. Otherwise, I went through all this shit for nothing.
• I want to be known for inspiring someone to get the help they needed.
• Never quit.

• Alcoholism is not going to happen to me. People go one of two ways and I want nothing to do with it.
• When I was doing music, I was a huge promoter of that lifestyle, even though I couldn’t stand it.
• My goal is to reach and positively Impact 1 Billion People in my lifetime.
• At school, I’d wear a smile, but I was broken inside because we had been up all night, trying to sober daddy up.
• To make progress, you gotta deal with the hard stuff.
• I witnessed his father’s death when a blood clot hit his lungs.
• My motivational career started at the funeral home.
• When seeing my family’s cemetery plots, I was told “Here’s where you’re gonna lay”. Those words hit me like a ball bat inside my head.
• How do you sum up a man’s whole life in 2 or 3 sentences for a tombstone?
• If I was to die right now, what would they put on my tombstone? I had to ask myself that question.
• Our only purpose for being here is to leave this place better than we found it.
• God’s not against us having nice things, but He is against those things owning us.
• The moment my dad died, the mic got ripped away from me.
• When I say God, I don’t mean religion, I mean relationship. There’s a difference.
• God is all-powerful, but He needs our invitation to come in.
• To get to the next level, you gotta get in the ring with those things that scare you the most.
• I was born a champion. Raised a champion. I have champion in my bloodline. All I’ll ever be is a champion.

• When you have a bunch of significant emotional events, you get saturated, and being in a quiet place is best for the mind and soul.
• I miss the good of New York, but it’s not the city I was born in, unfortunately.
• Tennessee is family, country, and I know it still exists in Texas.
• I was in the firehouse at five years old. Those giants with mustaches are laughing and loving life. I want to be like that. I want to go to work and be happy.
• I loved being a cop, but I realized quickly that people don’t like cops.
• In 1994 the fire department had a manual with a target on the World Trade Center that said It’s not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when – Be Ready.
• We were en route to the World Trade Center when the second tower went down. We were overcome with guilt because we were late for the battle. I felt like I failed my men – my best buddies.
• 20 years after that horrific attack, two families finally have DNA evidence of their loved ones. They finally have closure.
• In firefighting, we were used to finding whole bodies, but we weren’t gonna find any in the aftermath of the World Trade Center collapse.
• I’m American, you’re American. And we need to support each other.
• Politicians are like dirty diapers. They’re full of shit and they stink.
• I want to bring back the unity of 9/12.
• The 20 for 20 Podcast is one of the highest honors of my life - to speak about my brave friends because they were the best that this country has to offer.
• We’re not hearing the stories of the good guys. We’re worshipping the knuckleheads.
• I say to my kids, look up from your phone. Look at people’s eyes.  Look up to your creator above, and be thankful.
• Come back to faith. Come back to family. Most of all, be grateful for every day.
• Just be a good person.

• I sold everything we had to start Workshops for Warriors.
• We train America's veterans to rebuild America's advanced manufacturing and economic backbone. We harness discipline, an ethical mindset, tenacity, and focus on our skills.
• You're a badass, you can do anything, improvise, adapt, overcome.
• It never rains, it only liquid sunshine.
• When you get out of the military, you go from a suit of armor to the civilian world & are cast adrift in free fall.
• America needs welders, machinists, and fabricators. You need a skillset.
• Our school is a velvet funnel. You come from a really tight straw & now you gotta give more liberty until you get to the civilian world.
• There are 2.3 million unfilled jobs due to unskilled labor in America.
• Our goal is to rebuild America one veteran at a time.
• We do the hard things every day. It's the easy things that kick our butts.
• People come in - shoulders hunched down. By the end of the first week you see them coming back.
• The most important thing that Americans like and right now is vision.
• [Marcus Luttrell] “One team, one fight.”
• Together we can do this, alone we can't.

• In my mind, America was that land of freedom where I could become whatever I wanted.
• 9/11 started out as just another workday for me.
• There was a huge bang that shook me up. Within a few seconds, the pandemonium started.
• I’m not programmed to see things like this.
• It was raining cement, like something out of a movie.
• When I came out of the building, I looked up and saw a huge, gaping hole in the side of the building.
• Out of the corner of my eye, I saw another aircraft crashing into the other tower, spewing out a huge ball of fire on the other side.
• I couldn’t conceive that someone could fly a plane into the building. I saw it go into the building like a slab of butter.
• The smoke cloud was engulfing everything in its way.
• As I ran as fast as I could, there was a commuter boat leaving the slip, and I leaped onto it as it pulled away.
• I was perhaps the last person to leave on the last boat. I had become a statistic – A survivor.
• It was a dream I could not wake up from.
• On one hand, I was feeling lucky, while on the other I felt I had to go after whatever I was chasing with more gusto. I had a second chance at life.
• Whenever you go through a life event, it leaves an impression on our sub-conscience. It creates a lesion on our nervous system.
• This Sky Breath meditation technique that I learned cleanses the nervous system of these impressions.
• I am more in control of my thoughts, my emotions, and how I respond to situations.
• 3 rules for meditation: 
  1) I do nothing for 10 minutes. Let the world around me collapse.
  2) I want nothing.
  3) I am nothing – no labels on ourselves.

• I hadn’t fully accepted my fate, and I wasn’t quite all the way in. And I said to myself, “you gotta be all the way in right now, or you’re gonna do something stupid or emotionally not make it.”
• I finally came to terms with “If this is my fate, so be it.”
• As a regular occurrence, I would take cover in the corner of the building when rockets were landing around us, but that was life in Iraq.
• One night when I pushed the button on my laptop to end a movie, it was like the hiss of a thousand snakes descending upon me and rockets shook our entire building.
• When rockets would blow through our buildings and tents, I would get pissed since I couldn’t fight back in the dark of night.
• I tried to do what I could to be a good human.
• Everybody, in some capacity, should serve. It will help everyone understand and appreciate the benefits of providing service.
• Writing the book was really therapeutic for me.
• In the time of your greatest fears, God will meet you there, and you will persevere.
• Beware of what you pray for – you may get it. 

• I never thought I would join the military, much less do two tours in Iraq.
• My grandfather was a P-38 pilot in WWII and was shot down over North Africa, and survived.
• My dad always pushed me to seek higher levels.
• I wasn’t the smartest kid in the class. I would just outwork.
• A key question for a battlefield medic: Can you operate under pressure, be sleep-deprived, and yet do procedures well?
• Going on simulated night raids was like being in a movie- but I didn’t know I wasn’t quite ready for this movie.
• As much as I trained, I thought I was prepared, but I wasn’t.
• When the “S” hits the fan, you have a file drawer of skills, and you have to access it.
• Fallujah was like the Wild West.
• It was unbelievable what the United States military could mobilize and put on wheels.
• The Marine Corps motto is to do more with less.
• I came to the point where I realized I just needed to finish the mission so I could go home.
• When mortar attacks began, that’s when I knew there was somebody out there wanting to kill me.
• I couldn’t accept being there and being in harm’s way. I really struggled to keep it together. 
• When I experienced my first surgical casualty, it was a horrible moment, but after the team gathered around and prayed, it was a beautiful moment. 

• The mindset of abilities vs disabilities is just a lack of education, because everyone has barriers they have to deal with.
• I didn’t overcome anything, it just took me a little bit of time to figure it out.
• The mother of all invention is being innovative.
• I write a lot of music based on how it feels, instead of what I think it sounds like.
• I’ll write specific notes that tickle behind my eye or bother my face, so that I know that I’m right.
• I’m feeling the floor, and then just opening my mouth and letting go.
• The most precious gift you can have is communication.
• I can’t seem to explain how joyful I am now vs how broken I was before.
• I’m living my life and this part of my story – part of who I am.
• I’m thrilled to be who I am.
• The phrase “some people struggle and some people don’t” - Everybody struggles. It just looks different.
• Not every single person gets the opportunity to understand joy, or feel love.
• Be compassionate to people – we have no idea what’s going on in their life.
• With every struggle you have, you have two choices – you can either let it beat you, or you can learn from it.
• I really don’t believe that there was one eureka moment that made me feel not depressed anymore. It was collection of moments – a collection of people being there.
• I got up once. I’ll get up again. Let’s go…
• The getting up and starting over is the hardest part.
• This is a messy broken world, full of messy broken people. That’s just life.

• From our darkest moments can rise our brightest hours.
• I’ve been through some fires, but I’ve truly come to believe that every step is a finish line.
• When you make it to the next moment, you have finish line, after finish line, after finish line. Then you can stay in the game.
• We have too many options in life. Make success and making it to the end your only goal.
• You can be exhausted physically and mentally, but you’re never out.
• There are people that stepped up like brothers and uplifted me.
• When you lose someone, there’s only one question to ask yourself – did you love them?
• It took 4 guys 15-20 minutes to take my brother out, as he fought with every breath he had.
• They’re gonna have to cut my heart out before I quit.
• Never quit, no matter what you’re up against.
• I feel I have a duty to inspire others as best I can.
• No matter how dark it gets, you’re never out of the fight.
• Every step is a finish line.
• You don’t have to make it to the end of the day – just make it to your next moment with everything you’ve got.

• We not only have to live for ourselves and our families, but we have to remind people who our lost soldiers are, because they didn't drop dead of a heart attack, or were killed by some misfortune or bad luck; they voluntarily chose to stand up when the bullets were coming and they voluntarily said “I'll do this for you”.
• You're not a man until you acknowledge that you don't have a father.
• Peer pressure makes you smoke cigarettes when you're 11. Peer pressure ca also make you charge a machine gun nest at Normandy beach. It all depends who your peers are.
• When the voices in your head say quit, don't.
• You really can't appreciate life until you've gone through combat.
• There's no education like the United States military.
• Never bring a hairdryer to basic training.
• You can't mourn on the battlefield.
• In the case of fallen soldiers, we should exchange the word “memorialize” for the word “celebrate”.
• America is still the shining city on the hill.

• If you can’t out run ‘em and you can’t out fight ‘em, you’re gonna have to out think ‘em.
• When things get physically hard, you gotta figure out how to turn off your mind – don’t let your mind negotiate with you.
• I was a lackluster student in college, but writing a thesis is the most exciting thing I’d ever done.
• I made a mistake and hit my leg with a chainsaw.
• There are really dangerous jobs out there with a mortality rate of combat soldiers.
• The majority of veteran suicides are primarily Vietnam-era veterans. It may not be caused by a combat issue as much as it could be life issues.
• While working as a journalist In Liberia, I was accused of being a spy. They came to get me and I hid on the roof of my hotel, with the embassy 300 yards away.
• In combat, you’re proactive. You have urgency. You can affect the outcome.
• There is a moral burden in killing the enemy.
• I had an undiagnosed aneurism – a deformity - in my Pancreatic Artery. It ballooned out & it burst, causing me to bleed out into my own abdomen.
• I lost 90% of my blood, and as I was dying, and my dead father showed up above me – trying to comfort me.
• If you can’t defend yourself and your community, you’re not going to be free for very long.
• The trick for human freedom is to be militaristic enough and organized enough to defend yourself against an enemy, but also create an equitable society at home.
• Humans don’t survive in nature by themselves – they need other people.
• How do you return a warrior to society? You can leave the front lines, but eventually, it’s gonna find you.
• We walked almost 400 miles and most nights we were the only people in the world who knew where we were. There are many definitions of freedom but surely that is one of them.
• If you can separate your body & your mind, you can do almost anything.
• My daughter once said: “Daddy, I’m small, but I’m huge when I stand in the light.”
• Public accounting of what it felt like to serve your country overseas can be very cathartic. 

• On SEAL Team 4, I got the trifecta: Com, Sniper, and Gen Tech. I loved it.
• Being part of that mission was like being part of a movie.
• When you’re going through a tough time, don’t quit. Reach out to somebody.
• There’s so many good people out there. There’s so many modalities for help.
• Try something – give it a good shot – if that doesn’t work, try something else.
• Get on your knees and pray to God every day.
• Try to do good things. Help people out.
• How many times do you get to go home? How many minutes do you get to spend with family? Don’t live to regret not reaching out to your family more.
• You can go away at any time. If you don’t keep up – if you don’t perform. If you’re not an asset, but a liability – you’re fired.
• When I got to the point that I was a liability, after so many great guys and years of my life - to walk away from that - that was amazing. This is my family.
• The biggest thing I got from all my experiences is my connection with God.
• I love dogs, and I’ll take on that [dog handling] responsibility to save a friend.
• Everybody that had something to do with that mission: from the intel to almost dying in a helicopter crash, was incredible. Even with all that, the way things flowed was incredible.

• We did see early success, but it wasn’t because we were any good; we just stuck our head down and gutted it out through the race.
• If one of us is doing well, the other can do just as good, because we’re exactly the same.
• No matter what, don’t give up. If you’re gonna dot it, then go all the way.
• With your biggest competition and your best friend competing with you every day – pushing you every day - you can get to a higher level.
• The Olympics is the most intense thing ever.
• When Lanny fell ill and didn’t make the Olympic team, Tracy, after being announced as having made the team said to their coach, “I decline my spot on the Olympic team.” It was the easiest decision I’ve ever made.
• When we combine our forces, it’s that much better.
• I can put in my best effort, but together, we can make amazing things happen.
• We live in the best country in the world.
• Even in losing, the thing we learned most, is that we didn’t quit… even if we came in dead last.
• The “Never Quit” mentality is “Train the Brain.”
• We can sum up our entire career in these words – “We pursue hard.”
  
  

• My life has not been easy, but it shaped me.
• The mistakes I made are all my own.
• If I had joined the military, I probably would’ve been kicked out because I wouldn’t have been able to take orders. 
• Darielle: Boarding school was a great thing for me. 
• I was a Heroin and cocaine intravenous addict.
• 98% of intravenous heroin users never come out of it.
• It was easy to get OxyCon because doctors were getting incentives to prescribe it, and I became addicted to it. 
• Sometimes the best thing in business is to simply walk away.
• I had parents that told me they loved me.
• Redcon1 has always been purpose-driven – especially serving the military.
• I spent every ounce of effort and time I had into writing articles for fitness magazines for free.
• The drive to believe in yourself is very unique.
• It’s not about the goal as much as it is enjoying the journey & getting to the next level.
• People focus too often on the negative. They look at the door that was closed and feel sad about that, versus looking for the next open door.
•  Embrace humility.

• Jacques was killed when Char was only 29 years old.
• We heard car doors shut. And they came to the door in uniform. 
• I remember asking them, “So there’s still a chance?” and he couldn’t answer me.
• I’ve accepted that Jacques is gone, and he’s not coming back, but he’s not going away.
• I wanted to find somebody that would allow me to still respect and honor Jacques, and not just put him away on a shelf and act like that never happened.
• With my faith and my love for him, I saw how he was there hearing me through the darkest and hardest times.
• With faith in God, you can be mad and you can have your moments. God wants to hear that.
• If, on social media, you see the name of a fallen, look them up and get to know them personally. That helps them to never die.
• Losing Jacques wasn’t beautiful but what I’ve been able to make of the situation and make my life from it is the beauty in it.
• There’s a lot to think about when you start to date after the tragedy of losing your husband.
• We all want to honor the men who paid the ultimate price, but we also need to lift up the women they leave behind.
• I was lucky enough to find amazing love twice.

• In the U.S., we are unbelievable consumers of prostitution, and what comes with that is minors.
• You’re on deployment every time you walk out of the house.
• One in four women is sexually assaulted or sexually abused.
• The sex trafficking crime is so open. It’s openly advertised.
• There are people that think we should defund the police. I think more reasonable people think we should reallocate funds and figure out ways to do this better. There are people out there who can augment what law enforcement is lacking.
• The [funding] money is gonna go where the people demand it.
• [Our organization], All Things Possible does everything from simple counseling to freeing sex slaves.
• Find strength in simply being alive. 
• What comes off of your tongue – what you speak – is what you become.
• The term “Yahweh” is the sound of breathing.
• The mere fact that we, as humans, are breathing, we’re saying the name of our Creator every time we breathe.
• What is God’s name? The thing that gives breath to everything that lives.
• The first thing a baby says is that breath of life. 
• One family, who lost their son on the battlefield, found relief in the fact that the last breath their son took was the name of our creator.
• Find strength, find solace, and find peace, in that simple act of breathing. If you’re alive, you’re saying God’s name, and He’s there to help to you. 

• Andrew’s story is that of the principles of resiliency after traumatic brain injuries.
• You don’t have an emotional problem. You have a brain health problem.
• There are real solutions available.
• I lost complete control of all emotions.
• Depression, anxiety, alcoholism, and the inability to make good decisions were daily occurrences.
• Define what it is you want to be and start being that.
• I realized at that moment that I was of no value to him [my son] or my family in the condition that I was in.
• My mental state was going to ruin the things I said I loved in my life.
• 3 promises I made to myself:
  1. I was going to return to be the man of my pre-injury status.
  2. I was going to find a way to come off all the medication I was told I would have to be on for the rest of my life.
  3. After accomplishing #1 & #2, I was going to spend the rest of my life helping other people just like myself to get thru it and get to the other side.
• Even though none of my problems were fixed yet, I now had a compass, direction, and destination.
• There are not words to describe what I experienced in that state of consciousness [with psychedelics).
• Any identification of self completely evaporated.
• I understood the interconnectedness of all things.
• I was engulfed in intelligent love.
• What the microscope is to biology and what the telescope is to astronomy, psychedelics is to human psychology. 

• Ideas can be birthed in any setting; they’re limited to the imagination.
• You should always take pride in your country.
• Follow through.
• America was forged – Everything great was forged.
• It’s too bad that some establishments that have existed for over 100 years, are probably not going to make through this pandemic.
• Never question an order from a marine [in battle].
• If you don’t have pride in your country, then what do you really have?
• Just like great team guys, we busted out some bungie cords and tied a karaoke machine to our golf cart.
• Every great nation, has to have pride.
• You have your real life, and then you have your social media life.
• Being a marine is not as sexy as it looks on TV.
• There are criteria for what is considered a dive bar:
  Mainly whiskey selections
  A picture of Burt Reynolds
  Christmas Lights
  Smokey & the Bandit memorabilia
  A Juke Box
  Spilled Beer Stains on the pool table
  Huge “mints” in the urinals
  No separation between the urinal & the toilet 

• I had no idea I wanted to be a firefighter, but thankfully it was supposed to happen. It was meant to be.
• If you’re gonna be a fireman, you’re never gonna be rich.
• Besides getting married, graduating from the fire academy was the best day of my life.
• I’ve always been a faithful guy, but after my friend’s suicide, I questioned it. 
• When we went into the building, the smoke didn’t match what I was expecting.
• The building collapse was totally unexpected. It catapulted us out the front.
• I was the only one alive from the first companies.  
• Those firefighters went out like heroes.

• I’m an accidental entrepreneur.
• If you just bust your ass and get after it, you can get better.
• In fitness or sports, there's always a little bit more, you can do. You can get a little bit faster, you can get a little bit stronger, you can do a few more reps, whatever it is, you can grow a little more muscle.
• I thought: What if we take people with elite genetics, and then combine the scientific approach? You could probably have some pretty cool athletes.
• You have to nail the calorie balance first.
• Stop snacking, just start eating lean proteins with every meal - more fruits and veggies, your healthy fats, avocados, olive oil, things like that.
• Calorie balance is the number one overall thing.
• You can give somebody the perfect diet, but if they're never going to follow it, is it any good?
• It’s not a diet. It’s more of a lifestyle.
• You can't out-train a bad diet.
• Be prepared to work your tail off.
• My wife's a warrior. She’s way stronger than me.
• 2020 was such a crappy year for so many people, and I knew there was going to be a way to help people.
• Instead of trying to compete for little plastic trophies, it's better to prioritize family.
• You can learn so much from really successful people.

• The mindset of abilities vs disabilities is just a lack of education because everyone has barriers they have to deal with.
• I didn’t overcome anything, it just took me a little bit of time to figure it out.
• The mother of all inventions is being innovative.
• I write a lot of music based on how it feels, instead of what I think it sounds like.
• I’ll write specific notes that tickle behind my eye or bother my face so that I know that I’m right.
• I’m feeling the floor, and then just opening my mouth and letting go.
• The most precious gift you can have is communication.
• I can’t seem to explain how joyful I am now vs how broken I was before.
• I’m living my life and this part of my story – part of who I am.
• I’m thrilled to be who I am.
• The phrase “some people struggle and some people don’t” - Everybody struggles. It just looks different.
• Not every single person gets the opportunity to understand joy, or feel love.
• Be compassionate to people – we have no idea what’s going on in their life.
• With every struggle you have, you have two choices – you can either let it beat you, or you can learn from it.
• I really don’t believe that there was one eureka moment that made me feel not depressed anymore. It was a collection of moments – a collection of people being there.
• I got up once. I’ll get up again. Let’s go…
• The "getting up and starting over" is the hardest part.
• This is a messy broken world, full of messy broken people. That’s just life. 

• I almost craved going back to the dysfunction because I knew how to live in the dysfunction. 
• I never wanted to quit [our marriage].
• The treatment saved his life, and saved our family.
• Micro doses of Ibogaine are physiologically changing the brain in a positive direction. 
• Several of the men that have been treated come out never wanting to touch alcohol again.
• It’s like having a backpack on loaded with hundreds of bricks. And as you go through the [treatment] journey, it’s like bricks are being thrown out. At the end of it, you have an empty backpack.
• You face the demons, then they go away. You’re cleansing yourself.
• Some of what you experience is dream-like, while other experiences are real.
• Everyone is reporting massive cognitive improvement.
• Amber: I was like “What just happened?” I was so grateful.
• If we don’t speak out; if we don’t find the courage and conviction to share something that could work; then we’re really doing a disservice to the community.
• I attained a level of awareness and grace over the course of years as I was working on myself. Psychedelics take you there almost overnight.

• Thank goodness we didn’t have internet in college. You can’t get away with anything.
• We really can’t take credit for the work we’re doing [helping other combat vets]; it seems like it’s just happening. It’s meant to be.
• We’re just vessels helping it [our non-profit] come to life.
• It’s been an honor & a privilege to pay this forward.
• Marcus [Capone] watched GI Jane and decided to become a Navy SEAL.
• Amber: My dad is a big part of how resilient I’ve been.
• Marcus Capone to Marcus Luttrell: I was the first person you saw [in Germany after your Operation Red Wing injuries].   
• A surprised Marcus Luttrell: “THAT WAS YOU???!!!”  
• We were deployed, and we couldn’t find out about anything going on. We were getting updates from our wives back in the states.
• What we’ve been doing [our non-profit organization] has organically grown.
• 2008 was a particularly tough year. At every deployment, somebody wasn’t coming home.

• Don’t give up, because the next try may be the try that leads to success.
• This is a life worth living.
• God gives us a story for a reason. He gives us a story so that we can help a neighbor.
•  We’re all going thru a tough season, but God is in it
• A peanut butter and jelly sandwich has to be done right. You have to have white Wonder Bread, and you gotta have creamy Jiff or Skippy peanut butter, with grape jelly.
• From the time I was shot and the time that the ambulance came, life was literally leaving me.
• It was clear that I had a choice, and I decided to stay.
• The difficulty of being a dad with a 6-year-old child, and not being able to run with him, has become part of who I am.
• I claim victory because I now know that tomorrow is not promised.
• Everybody has to lean on God because this journey is not easy.
• Life is not about us – it’s about what we can do for the kingdom.
• Many of us are struggling, because we’re not understanding who we are – whose we are.
• [God] connects our calling to who and what He is.
• So many people today are just sitting and watching.
• We have a role to play today. A role to shine the light of Christ.
• We are not lost – have faith.
• God has not left us. He will never forsake us.
• The church is anemic because they don’t understand their calling.
• All of our experiences are intended to bring us closer to the creator.
• After 4 years of never giving up – never quitting I decided I’m picking up the pieces of my life, and you’re not gonna tell me I can’t do it.
• It may not be right now, but the victory is coming.
• When the righteous are in power the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people moan.
• We are called to pray over our leaders and elect Godly leaders over us.
• When u are pushing back against darkness you are taking back ground of the enemy. When we are being mocked for praying, that is evidence that we are taking back ground that was lost. 
• The Lord has a special way of giving you what He wants you to have.
• God sees you – and He has something for you.
• Start your family and let the Lord bless you – Don’t wait. Never quit in trying to start a family.

• Obstacles and failures aren't your defining moments. It's everything that comes after that you grow from.
• A major physical injury doesn't define you.
• When major things change your life in the physical, figure out ways to do things the best you can.
• Make every day better than the day before.
• You can dwell on how great Plan A would've been. But when Plan A fails, you gotta come up with a plan B.
• Never leave a human hand in the freezer of your hotel room, where the cleaning staff can find it.
• After a devastating accident, the prevailing thought should be “I'm alive”.
• Terrible occurrences in your life can actually be used to give others, who are in despair, hope, and encouragement.
• Perspective, attitude and determination go a long way in life.
• There's a lot more to life. You just gotta figure out what it is.
• You don't get any better than the SEALS mentorship program.
• Everything we accomplish in life is based on failures.
• Pain and suffering unites us all.
• If there's one thing I think we're good at is stuffing emotions.
• Watching a Chinook helicopter with 31 guys you know get shot out of the sky with an RPG, is like watching a horror movie.

• We did see early success, but it wasn’t because we were any good; we just stuck our head down and gutted it out through the race.
• If one of us is doing well, the other can do just as good, because we’re exactly the same.
• No matter what, don’t give up. If you’re gonna dot it, then go all the way.
• With your biggest competition and your best friend competing with you every day – pushing you every day - you can get to a higher level.
• The Olympics is the most intense thing ever.
• When Lanny fell ill and didn’t make the Olympic team, Tracy, after being announced as having made the team said to their coach, “I decline my spot on the Olympic team.” It was the easiest decision I’ve ever made.
• When we combine our forces, it’s that much better.
• I can put in my best effort, but together, we can make amazing things happen.
• We live in the best country in the world.
• Even is losing, the thing we learned most, is that we didn’t quit… even if we came in dead last.
• The “Never Quit” mentality is “Train the Brain.”
• We can sum up our entire career in these words – “We pursue hard.”
  
  

• In our police department, we invite the community in our “home” to see exactly what we do, so it’s not a mystery.
• We introduce our police officers and the citizens learn we’re pretty normal.
• Our mission is to help.
• You don’t realize how bad an environment is when you grow up in that environment.
• Where you land is not necessarily where you’re going to end up.
• The Marine Corps is the first thing in my life I ever succeeded at.
• Never stop pushing for what you want, even if it sucks at the time.
• There are things you have to do to get to where you want to be.
• Your mission’s not over yet. You have to keep moving forward in your journey.
• Your experiences will eventually help you gravitate to the top.
• The only regret I have is not spending time with the family.
• Police officers are second-guessing themselves these days because of the way things are.  
• If we, as a profession, don’t adapt to society, we will never advance as a profession, and things will not get better.
• Police work is a profession that is self-sacrificing. You have to be willing to accept that.
• You can’t forget why you got into this profession.
• You don’t know how you’re changing someone’s life with just a smile.
• My calling is to focus on our civilians that are trying to learn more about the police and the recruits that are trying to be the police.
• Never stop serving. It’s your mission in life to keep going. 

• I’m really been surprised at how horrible some things have been along the way, yet I realize that I’m happy that I got to experience them and get them out of the way. Now I am who I am and I’ve learned a lot.
• The joy with [Chris] and the way he was able to love is extraordinary to me still.
• I don’t know of another man who loves the way [Chris] loved.
• [Chris] was a game-changer, and he was the person I changed for.
• There’s nobody else that is the right mix of things to make me see how it could be better.
• It’s different when you really love somebody and you’re ready to have your soul forged.
• [Chris] had an all-encompassing gentleness. It was like a spirit that wraps you up and says “you are cared for.”
• Even after [Chris] died I could feel that he was still lifting me up.
• Tragedy becomes part of your story.
• We have the opportunity to turn losing friends into an appreciation of every minute we do have.
• I feel good to have absorbed as much as I did, but when they go, it’s never enough.
• Some people have a need to put their feelings into anger because when you’re angry you don’t have to feel hurt. It says more about them than you.
• I’ll be a lifelong learner.
• I’ve changed in that [Chris’s] death doesn’t define me or take me out of the game.
• God will heal me in time.

• Ideas can be birthed in any setting; they’re limited to the imagination.
• You should always take pride in your country.
• Follow through.
• America was forged – Everything great was forged.
• It’s too bad that some establishments that have existed for over 100 years, are probably not going to make through this pandemic.
• Never question an order from a marine [in battle].
• If you don’t have pride in your country, then what do you really have?
• Just like great team guys, we busted out some bungie cords and tied a karaoke machine to our golf cart.
• Every great nation, has to have pride.
• You have your real life, and then you have your social media life.
• Being a marine is not as sexy as it looks on TV.
• There are criteria for what is considered a dive bar:
  Mainly whiskey selections
  A picture of Burt Reynolds
  Christmas Lights
  Smokey & the Bandit memorabilia
  A Juke Box
  Spilled Beer Stains on the pool table
  Huge “mints” in the urinals
  No separation between the urinal & the toilet 

• Like the military, we all sign up for it. It’s a risk, but it’s a choice.
• As a kid, I often felt misguided and what always brought me back was sports – being part of a team.
• I didn’t look for people to pick on, but I’d put a target on people who were being mean to other people.
• When you have a goal and it doesn’t mean to you what it once meant to you - it’s so defeating.
• I want to finish in a way I can be proud of.
• Your kids are challenging sometimes, and while you love your kids, you still have to have your own outlet.
• I don’t ever want to ever forget how much it sucks to regret that I didn’t finish wrestling the way that I wanted.
• I want to walk away having checked all the boxes.
• I don’t want the hard times to dictate what I do with my goals.
• The 15-20 minute fight is nothing, compared to the training camps.
• I’d never had to pick a song to beat someone’s ass.
• If the beginning of the fight hadn’t gone the way it had, it wouldn’t have been so interesting. They got to see everything. They got to see a comeback.
• To still be struggling for money when you’re one of the top 5 in the world is tough.
• I’m supposed to take my losses and learn something from it. 
• I accept my losses, but I want to know and learn what I can change - what can I do to make myself a different version of that person that maybe wouldn’t have lost.
• How many times do you have to suck at something before you’re good at it?

• None of the accusations against Eddie were about war crimes.
• “They locked me up in solitary, and nothing was explained to me.”
• There’s no bail system in the military.
• The UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) makes it possible to put people in jail without charges.
• The level of terrorizing inflicted on our family shocked me to the core.
• I thought: “No one’s coming to help us.”
• The truth will prevail no matter what happens.
• “I truly feel that God called us to this. He let us go through this for a purpose, and that purpose is way bigger than us.”
• Eddie’s story can be paralleled with the story of Joseph in the bible. That story was a guiding light for us.
• If they can do this to us, they can do this to anyone – and these guys are heroes.
• Failure to protect one of their warfighters that served 20 years, is the biggest black eye, but we're gonna use it to make an impact on a larger scale to bring change to the UCMJ, and the way that we treat our military service members.
• “She’s [Andrea's] the true hero of the story.”
• They held machine guns and assault rifles to our children’s heads.
• [Eddie] was being restricted from legal counsel, contrary to what we, as Americans, constitutionally have.
• “Take failures and learn from them.”
• “We’re gonna stand up for what’s right.”
• “If we had quit, they would have taken him out for the remainder of his life.”

• If you never quit, you never fail.
• That journey you’re on – it’s not about trophies – it’s about people, and the journeys you take with those people.
• The worse experience it is for you, the funnier story it is for everybody else.
• We put ourselves in deliberately uncomfortable situations so we can get out of our comfort zone and grow.
• My motivation is to collect as many stories as I possibly can.
• My mindset has shifted from being selfish to being selfless.
• It’s hard to find your purpose. I want to help people, I want to make money, I want to do epic shit.
• Our non-profit – Warrior Rising – helps veterans start their own business.
• I’m a life-long student – always wearing my white belt.
• Go do something.
• Everyone can be a collaborator. Cooperate and graduate.
• I turned the military decision-making process into a business model. 
• Choose hard things before hard things choose you.

• If I want something, I have to put 100% into it. I can’t just half-ass what I want.
• I’ve learned a lot from failure.
• When I started working as a Special Olympics skiing instructor, that’s where humanity entered into my life.
• I wanted to be a corpsman, but I didn’t want to help people. I wanted to hurt people. That’s why I got out of it.
• All my friends were SEALS; all my friends were cool; all my friends were good-looking; we live these privileged, bad-ass lives, but what about someone who’s born with Down Syndrome?
• [Special Olympics] It chipped away at my arrogance, and it installed humility.
• As a self-punishment, I didn’t want to go work for the super cool guy organizations. I want to be with common people and common soldiers.
• We have to be uncomfortable to grow and evolve.
• Monty’s 11-year-old son, George, had what started as a bad headache. That quickly developed into his spine hurting, then continuing to degrade, until it was determined in the hospital that he had contracted Bacterial Meningitis He slipped into a coma and “coded” as he lay in Monty’s arms dying. He slowly began to recover, but spent 51 days in the hospital & was paralyzed. Yet, some of the first words he spelled out for his mom were: “you and dad complete each other.”
• The idea of waking up and writing down what you’re grateful for can be a life-changer.
• Gratitude & attitude and gratitude is like a see-saw. If your gratitude is high you can’t have a bad attitude.
• I started to understand the power of being vulnerable. It’s disarming.
• Ibogaine therapy will make you go through your trauma, and make you come out on the other side better. I suggest every human being on the planet experience it. Communication & relationships to me is like new.
• Empathy is an important thing in life.

• I had an unlikely dream for a 12 year old kid, but ultimately God would put those two together for a much higher purpose.
• I felt the hand of god on my shoulder. He picks the least of us to do something significant.
• Just grow up and do what you love.
• Don’t be a prisoner of common assumption.
• The most successful people in the world, are the people that are the best in handling life when things aren’t going their way.
• We are defined on a daily basis when it doesn’t go our way.
• When you meet the families that you help and you see the impact that you have – that’s what keeps you leaning into the wind.
• Engineer a code of resilience in your life.
• Use your talents to make a difference – to be fulfilled.
• As a pilot, we need resistance to ascend – Our lives aren’t any different.
• Be the best version of yourself regardless of the chaos around you.
• If we have one skill, it’s being able to take in copious amounts of information at high speed, and prioritizing what matters.
• If you want more blessings, you’ve got to bring God with you every day. Every interaction I have - I will bring my faith to it.
• My 3 “never quit” motivations: I’ve never quit praying; I’ve never quit showing up at the gym and; I’ve never quit on my marriage.

• Do what you can with what you have. Never make an excuse as to why you can’t do something.
• I would ride my bike 50 miles to go run a 10k, which established my work ethic.
• I would run to school – 3 miles away; then do indoor track; then run to the swim team; then run home 6 miles, and then put on my McDonald’s uniform and run to work.
• I didn’t look around for praise – that’s just who I am.
• The very first lesson I learned was to work smarter.
• I’m naturally good at free fall. When I get in the air, I’m a natural.
• We need Alpha males because our society is getter weaker as it goes along.
• I didn’t know anything about photography, so I decided I wanted to learn.
• To get photos at BUDS, there were a lot of people in the right place, at the right time to make that happen.
• Uncommon Grit came through requests from Instagram & Social Media.
• While on a run at 44 years old on SEAL Team 3, my heart began to fail, and ended up needed a pacemaker due to what was referred to as “Extreme Athletic Heart”, which forced me into retirement.
• A purple smoke photo taken at BUDS (Navy SEAL Training) is how my photography career was launched. 
• Never underestimate yourself and never think there’s something out there that you can’t do.
• You’re limited by how far you want to push it. It’s totally up to you.

• After my first in-chute rodeo accident, I had a “come to Jesus”, and turned my life around.
• I will receive a miracle and walk again someday.
• I’ve accepted the challenge and accepted the situation. I have not grown complacent with where I’m at.
• I haven’t accepted that this is the rest of my life because I don’t believe that.
• All I need is a slight or slim chance.
• You gotta visualize and not quit.
• I don’t think that any of my past life or sins resulted in punishment from God.
• We’ve been blessed beyond measure.
• Life hasn’t changed, but my goals have changed.
• I no longer want to win a world tile – I want to walk again.
• My biggest struggle is accepting help.
• There hasn’t been one thing I haven’t been able to accomplish post-injury that I couldn’t get done before. I just had to find other ways to do it.
• My horses have melted to me because they know something’s up.
• Be careful what you’re complaining about. There’s somebody out there praying to have what you have.
• Excuses are like assholes – they all stink. Find ways to overcome.
• Never give up… dig in, dig deep, and don’t weaken.
• I’m gonna try to be the best husband I can be, the best father I can be, and make the best version of myself as I continue on this journey. 

• “Get it right, or people die” – that’s a good way to train.
• When I leaned back [from the wall] I stepped on an IED that was there; it threw me through the air. It was truly an amazing experience.
• There was no noise. Everything just turned into a giant cloud.
• My right arm was fileted open and the bones were broken, so when I reached up, my hand stayed in my lap. I remember looking at it. It didn’t hurt for like an hour.
• My legs were completely gone, from the knee down.
• You gotta stop the bleeding if you want to live.
• I learned at that moment, I didn’t know the Lord’s Prayer.
• I lose my legs; other guys lose their life.
• TNT won’t cut you open; it’s gonna pick you up and throw you.
• C4 may not move you two feet, but it’s gonna cut right through you.
• I deployed this really good-shaped single Marine with no responsibilities, and I came home bandaged up on all four limbs with a son and a girlfriend.
• I just never accepted that life’s responsibilities were going to be any different for me because I got blown up.
• Anything worth doing is worth doing right and anything worthwhile is never easy.
• If I can find a way to be in control of my destiny, it's game on. I might not succeed at everything, but I’ll be there to find out.
• I’m trying to kill this deer in my yard, so I’ve got an AR at each level of my house, so if he pops up, I’m gonna take him out.
• Get up, get over it, get going.

• Taylor Canfield is NOT the sailor.
• I faked a few papers to start working at 14.
• Even if you can win [NASCAR] - if you don’t have sponsors, you’re not gonna race.
• Bad things happen, but you gotta go on living, so learn from it.
• Failure is actually a gateway to success.
•  If you can learn from your mistakes, you can be unstoppable. If you’re not learning from them, you’re making those mistakes in vain.
• Get past the mental barriers.
• If I can do the SEAL training physically, you can do it. You have to convince your mind.
• The Green Light Society will go to the world’s end to recoup and get you back into what you love to do.
• It’s my way to give back and help guys that were less fortunate than I was.
• No ones gonna do the work for you.
• A lot of people don’t start because they’re afraid of failure, but you gotta get over that and just go for it.

• In the U.S., we are unbelievable consumers of prostitution, and what comes with that is minors.
• You’re on deployment every time you walk out of the house.
• One in four women is sexually assaulted or sexually abused.
• The sex trafficking crime is so open. It’s openly advertised.
• There are people that think we should defund the police. I think more reasonable people think we should reallocate funds and figure out ways to do this better. There are people out there who can augment what law enforcement is lacking.
• The [funding] money is gonna go where the people demand it.
• [Our organization], All Things Possible does everything from simple counseling to freeing sex slaves.
• Find strength in simply being alive. 
• What comes off of your tongue – what you speak – is what you become.
• The term “Yahweh” is the sound of breathing.
• The mere fact that we, as humans, are breathing, we’re saying the name of our Creator every time we breathe.
• What is God’s name? The thing that gives breath to everything that lives.
• The first thing a baby says is that breath of life. 
• One family, who lost their son on the battlefield, found relief in the fact that the last breath their son took was the name of our creator.
• Find strength, find solace, and find peace, in that simple act of breathing. If you’re alive, you’re saying God’s name, and He’s there to help to you. 

• I’m just a normal, blue-collar dude, who’s been thru the struggle, on and off the basketball floor.
• 2 things that help get me by - no matter what: My character and my work ethic.
• How can I help my team?  Selflessness.
• There’s no chance I’m giving up.
• I want shit to get tough, because that when the mental edge takes over.
• Patriotism runs deep in my family.
• I can support the military because of my connections to it, but I still understand that there are issues in America, and I can support my teammates and what they have felt in their lives.
• I could’ve quit – I gave it 7 years – Then I went from getting booed to crowds chanting my name.
• People think that because I’m 7 feet; I’ve got millions of dollars; I drive nice cars – everything is great, but I’m still a normal human being. Sometimes things are hard.
• You are gonna get your opportunity and you better be ready.
• I wanna be known as a man who did something for someone else.

• I learned as I failed.
• I couldn’t shake the desire to be specialized. I wanted to be tested to see if I could even do it.
• The most isolated and depressed I’ve ever felt was being in a Haitian jail. I had zero control – there’s nothing we could do. Bare-footed with a shirt & pants, and that’s it.
• My headspace was in survival mode.
• I had never been so terrified. When I finally got on that plane with my passport on a commercial airline to Miami, tears were streaming down my eyes.
• One day my wife started slurring her speech, and we learned she had contracted Myasthenia Gravis, an auto-immune disease that affects the immune system from the shoulders up.
• One night while in the hospital, she was looking at me, and her eyes rolled back into her head. I quickly assembled the bag mask and called for help. I’ve never been through anything like that. It was a never quit moment.
• You push forward by being the positive light in someone else’s miserable experience.
• You gotta be a rock for your people.
• You can’t bail on people when it gets to be the hardest part of their life.
• It doesn’t matter how much money you’ve got, you can’t be a Navy SEAL. You gotta put the work in.
• No matter how much someone would pay me, I’d never put myself back in a position to work for someone else.
• My goal in life is to never work for somebody else.

• Use your failures as your advancement
• The first mile of my entire life was when I was 33 years old.
• When I was incarcerated, I thought “I’ve gotta do something to get my life together.” And running was a big part of that.
• The majority of ultra-runners I know have some degree of addictive behavior. It drives them to go above and beyond.
• We’re driven to the next level of competition.
• When I was doing [cocaine], it wasn’t enough to do a gram or two a day, it was a quarter ounce.
• I thrive on pain.
• If you think you are gonna run 26, 50, or 100 miles and have no pain, you have no idea what you’re doing. You’ve got to be ready for it and just embrace it.
• I choose to do this [running] and I accept that pain.
• [Marcus Luttrell] Pain is a matter of perspective of the person going through it.
• 31 men gave everything they had for this country – for this freedom.
• I know I can’t give up.
• If you’ve ever quit, the next time, it’s easier to quit.
• I had all the positives a person could have in life, and yet I had a criminal record.
• I run 31 miles a day for 31 days, for 31 heroes.
• [Your son] is gonna be riding on my shoulder tomorrow and I’m gonna be listening to every word he says. When I think I’m hurting a little bit, and he says let’s go, we’ve just got 5 miles left, or 20 miles left.
• It’s 2020 and those families are still hurting 9 years later. 

• Don’t give up, because the next try may be the try that leads to success.
• This is a life worth living.
• God gives us a story for a reason. He gives us a story so that we can help a neighbor.
• We’re all going thru a tough season, but God is in it.
• A peanut butter and jelly sandwich has to be done right. You have to have white Wonder Bread, and you gotta have creamy Jiff or Skippy peanut butter, with grape jelly.
• From the time I was shot and the time that the ambulance came, life was literally leaving me. It was clear that I had a choice, and I decided to stay.
• The difficulty of being a dad with a 6-year-old child, and not being able to run with him, has become part of who I am.
• I claim victory because I now know that tomorrow is not promised.
• Everybody has to lean on God because this journey is not easy.
• Life is not about us – it’s about what we can do for the kingdom.
• Many of us are struggling, because we’re not understanding who we are – whose we are.
• [God] connects our calling to who and what He is.
• So many people today are just sitting and watching.
• We have a role to play today. A role to shine the light of Christ.
• We are not lost – have faith.
• God has not left us. He will never forsake us.
• The church is anemic because they don’t understand their calling.
• All of our experiences are intended to bring us closer to the creator.
• After 4 years of never giving up – never quitting I decided I’m picking up the pieces of my life, and you’re not gonna tell me I can’t do it.
• It may not be right now, but the victory is coming.
• When the righteous are in power the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people moan.
• We are called to pray over our leaders and elect Godly leaders over us.
• When u are pushing back against darkness you are taking the background of the enemy. When we are being mocked for praying, that is evidence that we are taking background that was lost. 
• The Lord has a special way of giving you what He wants you to have.
• God sees you – and He has something for you.
• Start your family and let the Lord bless you – Don’t wait. Never quit trying to start a family.

• There’s nothing in life that you can’t have if you’re willing to work hard for it.
• A lot of these things I went through I didn’t really understand at the time, but they were training me for the rest of my life.
• There is nothing in life that I need to be doing other than this right now.
• We’ve got to put differences aside. We gotta charge forward. We’ve got a mission to accomplish.
• I didn’t want to have regret in my life. I didn’t want to look back and say I didn’t try.
• I realized if I didn’t start to put my health as a priority again, I was gonna be nothing to nobody.
• Reach out to people for help. Start taking people’s advice.
• There is a point in your life where you have enough courage to put everything on the line and accomplish something.
• A lot of people don’t believe it when I tell them that getting shot was the best thing that ever happened in my life. It forced me to pass through a valley of humility.
• Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress – if I hadn’t gone through that I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
• Because I went through those experiences, I have the ability to empathize with people. I understand a lot more about the trouble people have in their lives. This made me a better husband, father, citizen, and employee of this country. It gave me an incredible perspective on life, and a ton of lessons learned to be able to go out and share with people; to make them into the best version of themselves.
• I would really encourage people to never quit. When you’re going thru these hard times, you have to understand that hard times are not a bad thing. They’re a gift - to scrape off the rough edges, to learn a lot of lessons, to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, to refine your character.
• Lift your head up, see what’s happening, then you can push through that hard time. And when you get to the other side, you’re gonna be thankful you went through that.

This week we catch up with Zach Even-Esh, a physical powerhouse of a human being. Zach has an amazing reputation in the world of fitness, strength, and conditioning. While Zach himself has been training non-stop since 1989, he has also trained thousands of athletes - from the youth level to the college level; from military personnel to the Olympic level, and has inspired countless athletes around the world to achieve greater success in both sports and life.

In this episode you will hear:

• I get to help kids change their lives.
• You want to have the horsepower of a Ferrari, with the grinding strength of a tow truck.
• Strength and condition is just a vehicle for changing lives – especially of our youth.
• Kids sometimes need time to turn the corner. Not every kid has the attitude that can he run through a brick wall. You never know when a kid’s gonna change. He could be a train wreck for two or three years, then he turns it around and he’s your star. You never know – that’s why you can never give up on a kid.
• If there’s a never a challenge – or you wait too long to challenge a kid, then it’s completely foreign territory for them.
• The work is the gift. You should be chasing that work – not avoiding it.
• If you think you’re having a bad take day, take the focus of off of you. Make the person next to you better.
• For people to have a breakthrough, they must have a breakdown.
• It has to be hard – not stupid – it has to be tough. Training has to be hard.
• The “we”, not the “me” mentally is the game-changer.
• You need great team mates.
• To start a basic fitness effort, start by walking – we can all do it. If you make one change, you’re at 100% past zero.
• Don’t beat yourself up. Just get better.
• Accountability to somebody else changes everything.
• Perfection never happens.
• There’s beauty in the imperfection.
• You gotta fall in love with the process, vs the end result.
• With fitness & health, there’s never really an arriving point.
• When you achieve something, go and work at the next thing.
• One of the best thing you can do for yourself, is be healthy and strong.
• One of the most important tricks is – don’t follow the fads or gimmicks.
• I was taught that to be normal was to be strong.
• You don’t have to like it. You just have to do it.
• The biggest thing is to see the emotional/Internal change people experience through hard training.

In a heart-wrenching testimony of tragedy and perseverance, country singer/songwriter Granger Smith recounts the horrific event that took his 3 year old son from this earthly life. He and his wife Amber used their life-changing experience to learn the hard way – the path to overcoming, endurance, and life-giving counsel and encouragement to others.

In this episode you will hear:

• There’s more to the meaning of a tragedy than reason because reason doesn’t always make sense.
• What can we learn from [River’s] one thousand days?
• After facing death, it opens your eyes as to what truly matters.
• Another day forward is so valuable. What about today? Today is what we have.
• Even if you can deal with today, deal with this hour. If you can’t deal with this hour, deal with the next minute. If you can’t deal with this minute, deal with the next breath. Pretty soon, there comes a perspective, and your brain becomes more clear.
• Granger hates five year plans.
• When we came home, our kids had written on the driveway with chalk, “Welcome Home River.”
• [Musically], I know there’ll be some River stuff comin’
• Rivers organ donations saved two adults.
• You gotta take care of yourself. Wake up at the same time every day, brush your teeth and comb your hair.
• You’re not gonna have these days forever.
• I try not to think about why because that mental slide show plays over and over.
• “One more kiss” [Amber]
• I can’t think of the future, I need to focus on the now.
• There is a purpose for disaster. It’s not ever going to be understandable. It’s never going to be logical.

Ever wonder what happens when the fight is over and a soldier puts his rifle down for the last time?  In this episode, you'll hear the story of Jake Wood, a Marine who now doesn't just serve his country, but serves his fellow man throughout the world when disaster strikes. The co-founder of Team Rubicon, a non-profit organization made up of over 100,000 ex-military volunteers who travel to assist wherever disasters occur, shares his desire to make the world a better place by never quitting his service. Hear his viewpoint on how things aren't always hunky-dory and what to do when there is no playbook.  You'll soon find yourself wanting to restore your sense of purpose and be a part of something bigger than yourself.

In today’s podcast, we are excited to bring you Ryan Manion - an incredible woman who has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Drawing on her personal experiences, Ryan inspires us to become the best versions of ourselves, while also serving the greater good. She has created a culture of servant leadership in her company and community, and her approach to personal thriving demonstrates how strong relationships and service to one another promotes personal well-being and leads to collective success. Ryan has learned that personal thriving is a by-product of personal challenges. She inspires us to meet challenges head-on, and perform at our highest potential by harnessing our innate abilities and character strengths. Ryan’s book – The Knock at The Door – was co-written with two other Gold Star women, linked forever by their unimaginable losses. They share their inspiring, unlikely journey that began on the worst day of their lives. Support the show.

In this Best of TNQ Podcast episode we here the compelling, emotional series of events Tiggs has endured. From a four-year old daughter with a massive brain tumor and multiple surgeries; a husband battling PTSD and falling into the darkest mental places, to having one of her best friends of her lifetime pass away, Tiggs gives a riveting account of how her friends supported her and her family, and how her relationship with God brought healing in the worst of circumstances anyone could ever imagine.

Joe Torillo recounts his first-hand experience as a firefighter on September 11, 2001. Joe was directly below the North Tower looking up as the second commercial airliner slammed into it. What transpired in the next few seconds, minutes, hours, and days are nothing shy of unbelievable. He was propelled in the air by the concussion of the falling debris of the North Tower and was literally buried alive under the falling debris, with his skull open, arm snapped and suffocating in darkness. He was rescued and placed in a boat to cross over the Hudson River for medical treatment. That effort was disrupted by falling building debris that covered the boat, where he was buried alive again. Joe’s story is a gripping account of a series of miracles that kept him alive, while hundreds of others suffered a different fate. You won't want to miss this interview as we remember September 11th, 2001.

What an emotional and heartfelt visit we have in store this week with special guest, Taya Kyle, widow of US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. She is an author, political commentator, mother, and military veterans family activist. Taya speaks openly about her life with Chris Kyle, her heart-wrenching experiences, powerful dreams, and a strong faith which has helped keep her moving forward in life with positivity since Chris’ death. She is nothing shy of an amazing woman – an inspiration to all.

3 brilliant minds. 3 difference-makers. These 3 never-quit individuals have come together using unconventional ways to study and understand the human brain and how to apply supercomputers, data, and other innovative technologies to develop advancements in brain treatments. From the electrical properties of the brain, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and polypharmacy, these individuals have teamed up to influence government decision-makers in developing multi-department data sharing to bring healing, treatments, and to improve the lives of their fellow man.

There are events and circumstances in life that catch us by surprise, knock us down, and hand us seemingly overwhelming adversity. JJ Watt explains how, and more importantly why he was able to “get back on the horse” and move forward in life after a season-ending injury, remaking himself to an amazing degree by relentlessly working on being the best. His inspiring attitude towards life, and his never quit mentality, has paid handsome dividends. JJ describes his upbringing, his family, his college and professional football pinnacles and downfalls. His successes have prompted him to give back to the community in a myriad of areas, making him one of the most loved and recognizable names in Houston and throughout the country. Support the show.

Imagine being a normal kid for eleven years and then due to an unbelievable rare condition, spending the next four years of your life literally trapped inside your own body inside a hospital, unable to communicate with the outside world, suffering through non-stop seizures, while your condition worsens and the doctors offer no sliver of hope to your family...all the while you're still lucid in mind and spirit, desperately trying to get back to the life you once knew. At the age of eleven, Victoria Arlen developed two rare conditions known as Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, which rendered her “locked” within herself. She went from being a completely healthy, normal kid to a complete vegetable in three months. She lost the ability to walk, talk, move, and function. Everything began to shut down, including all of her cognitive abilities. Victoria Arlen not only suffered and survived through this unbelievable battle but has gone far beyond the norm to thrive and has mastered the “never quit” attitude to fuel her extraordinary accomplishments. She is a current television personality for ESPN, as well as an actress, speaker, model, and World-record setting Paralympian swimmer.

In this week’s Best of Team Never Quit Podcast episode, you will hear the almost unbelievable life story of Chris Duffin, Guinness World Record holder of a three-rep, 1,000-pound deadlift, and rated #1 in the world for 8 consecutive years. Chris tells his crazy life story – from being raised “off the grid” surrounded by drug running, murderers, serial killers, and human trafficking, to over-achieving with a dual engineering degree, working in aerospace, automotive, and hi-tech industries, and then becoming a mega-successful entrepreneur with four companies in his portfolio. While there is not one major event in Chris’ life, it’s because his whole life is a never quit story – a lifestyle of pursuit, perseverance, and grit.

In todays Best of Team Never Quit episode we throw it back to when we had DJ & “Fatty” joined us on the show to give us some perspective related to “after military” life, and the pursuit of a dream. In their case it was going from “what the hell do I do now?” to actually turning a deep love for art into a successful business - Art therapy. Ahh, but not just any art therapy - custom skateboard designs: new school, old school, and longboards. And Tribe SK8Z was born. And in that, they have found a satisfying outlet, living an aggressive lifestyle, tattoos and supporting veteran charities, while creating unique skateboards for military and Gold Star families, and anyone else who desires a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. These guys inspire us to deal with life’s challenges head-on and perform at our highest potential by doing what we were born to do.

In this week’s podcast, we bring you a compelling talk with Holly Luttrell, the matriarch of the Luttrell family and mother of Navy SEALS Marcus and Morgan Luttrell. Holly brings us a relaxed chat describing her life raising twin boys on a working horse ranch, and instilling in them the principles of living right, respecting others, and fearing nothing. She tells truly entertaining stories about her life experiences, and speaks encouragement and hope to those who are dealing with negative circumstances, children in the military, or major health issues. You will be captivated by Holly’s warm, sincere voice, and peaceful demeanor. Support the show.

Jake Olson was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma in both eyes at the age of eight months and forfeited his left eye to that cancer. Over the next twelve years, he battled cancer in his right eye eight times. Seven times he beat it. When it came back for the eighth time, there was nothing he could do. His right eye was surgically removed and Jake had to re-learn how to do basic things that were once so easy; putting toothpaste on his toothbrush, food on his fork, or walking around his house would all require significant relearning and much more effort. Although he first viewed going blind as his biggest setback, it ended up being his life’s biggest set up. Jake became the first Division 1 blind collegiate athlete to play in a game as a long snapper for USC, under head coach Pete Carroll. He also became the first blind golfer on the PGA Tour. He is an entrepreneur, has also authored 2 books, and is a motivational speaker. Support the show.

In this week’s episode, we bring you Victor Marx, a marine and a hero of victims of war and abuse around the world – a “high risk” humanitarian. What a remarkable life of service, help, encouragement, and literal rescue – restoring those affected by trauma. Even after experiencing a severely abusive and torturous childhood, and living a lifestyle filled with drugs, fights, and theft, the discipline of military life and faith in God helped him recover from his traumatic childhood and now empowers him to help others. Victor’s organization - All Things Possible - has helped thousands of unintended victims of physical violence and intense trauma. Women, children, and members of our military find hope, healing and the power of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Support the show.

How is it humanly possible to endure multiple explosions in very close proximity in a short amount of time, lose some of your closest friends in battle, and deal with extreme stress, severe depression, and marital challenges simultaneously? While mental blow after mental blow can result in the repercussions of triggering serious mental challenges, Dan Luna eventually overcame all of it with help from others and a never quit attitude. Dan is also a former instructor for the Naval Academy as well as a recognized leadership speaker. In this powerful conversation we dive into topics such as the warrior mindset, leadership, confidence, outlook for tomorrow, courage and much more. Dan Luna is a true warrior in soul, mind and body. Support the show.

What an incredible story of resilience Char has to share today. Her husband, Jacques Fontan, was one of nineteen servicemen killed when the helicopter he was in was shot down during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan (from which the film Lone Survivor is based.) As a result, she has written a book, A Beautiful Tragedy, in which she speaks openly about the anger and bitterness that experience birthed, and her battle to regain her life, to heal within, and to serve others in the process. 

Who do you call on to hunt down elusive, brutal, narcotics kingpin Pablo Escobar, a man with no regard for human life? You call on DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier F. Peña to spearhead the investigation and manhunt. Join us as we welcome Legendary DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. Peña and who tells the true story of how they helped put an end to one of the world’s most infamous narco-terrorists. Support the show.

What do you do when you witness a Chinook helicopter with 31 guys you know get shot out of the sky by an RPG, enter into spiraling depression, fail your team, as well as yourself, and then experience a horrible accident that causes you to lose your hand and forearm? In Aaron Kendle's case, who refuses to be defined by failures, you pick yourself up, and lean on a never quit mindset to live life to its fullest and achieve an incredible story. Aaron comments: “My resume may read great — but what they don’t see is all of those fails between the lines. For me, those failures stay between the lines.” Mr. Kendle is a retired Navy SEAL where he served as a specialized medic, sniper, airborne leader, and jump school instructor. He is a graduate of the Harvard Business school, a father, a husband, and a Scottsdale Charro. Mr. Kendle is a decorated member of the United States Navy, served as a member of SEAL Team 7, NSWG-1 Training Detachment, and Naval Special Warfare Development over a 15-year career and has dedicated his post-military professional career to helping his fellow brothers in arms transition back into civilian life. Support the show.

Today we are joined by Inky Johnson who shares his compelling story of perseverance and conviction. From a promising NFL career to a complete repurposing of his life, Inky, through his faith, has been able to continue his calling of inspiring people and changing lives by sharing his incredible personal experience. His paralyzed right arm hasn’t hindered his resolve in the least. It’s as though his “disaster” was indeed a blessing. Support the show.

Join us as we welcome Navy SEAL Mike Day who shares the graphic details of an unbelievable event that against all odds, survived. He took 27 rounds of an AK-47 pounding while on a mission in Fallujah, and lived to tell about it. When Mike shares his unparalleled true story, you won't want to stop listening until the end. It’s a captivating series of events, told by the man who lived it. Support the show.

How does one deal with growing up with divorced parents who don’t want you? Join us as we talk with Ray Care – a Navy SEAL and twelve-year veteran of the United States Navy – and hear his story of growing up with an abusive father that repeatedly told him he was worthless and how it left him mentally beaten down. It had an extremely negative effect on his life as well. One day, Ray looked in the mirror and saw a drug addict, a womanizer, and an alcoholic. He was weak-minded, had no drive and was filled with doubt, remorse and anxiety. Finally, Ray got tired of being the underdog and came to terms with making a change. After completing intense Navy SEAL training, he became intellectually sound, mentally hard and trainable. Today he is a sought-after communicator. Ray now doesn’t know what it’s like to quit something. Support the show.

In this week’s podcast, you will hear the incredible story of the mission to locate and kill Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade center by one of two dozen Navy SEALs, Will Chesney, who was a K9 handler in that operation. Will’s dog, “Cairo”, was instrumental in helping to successfully accomplish the mission. After that mission, only one name was made public: Cairo’s. Will’s story is one of an irrevocable tie to his dog, as well as straightforward talk about his personal struggles with depression, migraines, chronic pain, and memory loss. Support the show.

Jason Redman, Retired Navy SEAL team member, has endured firefights, bullets, years of surgeries from his service in Afghanistan and Iraq. Everybody has different experiences throughout their life - some big, some little. But when life literally shoots you in the face, how will you react? How will you respond? Jason has conquered adversity with proven leadership techniques and shares his experiences as well as one of his never quit stories you've probably never heard. Support the show.

Spencer Stone is a former United States Air Force staff sergeant, who has faced two near-death experiences in his life, both of which he survived against insurmountable odds. Life sometimes hands us difficulties, and, in rare occasions, it hands us unbelievable, “I’m gonna die” events that require us to go beyond anything we’ve ever had to do to survive. Spencer Stone has endured such events. From subduing a heavily armed terrorist on a Paris-bound high-speed train, to defending the honor of a young lady, resulting in being beaten and stabbed repeatedly by a gang – and living to tell about it. Spencer gives the harrowing details of both of those incidents in this weeks episode, the first of which was made into a motion picture by director Clint Eastwood. Support the show.

What an emotional and heartfelt visit we have in store this week with special guest, Taya Kyle, widow of US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. She is an author, political commentator, mother, and military veteran's family activist. Taya speaks openly about her life with Chris Kyle, her heart-wrenching experiences, powerful dreams, and a strong faith which has helped keep her moving forward in life with positivity since Chris’ death. She is nothing shy of an amazing woman – an inspiration to all. Support the show.

In this week’s podcast, you will hear from inspiring Gold Star Women, who have lost their husbands in battle. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will learn what these amazing ladies are doing with their lives – serving other military families and humanity while bringing hope and strength to everyone around them. Don’t miss this one. It’s well worth the listen. Support the show.

In this week’s podcast, we have the privilege of getting to know Jason McCarthy, who enlisted in the U.S. Army because of 9/11 and had the drive to become a member of America’s best - The Special Forces (Green Berets). His involvement in the initial invasion into Afghanistan taught him that to lead is to serve, no matter the personal sacrifice required. Jason’s experiences in the military prompted his idea of developing “Go-Ruck”. His wife, Emily, was a Case Officer in the CIA working in West Africa. Jason applied what he had learned in war and built Emily a “Go-Ruck” for her to keep in her vehicle and at home, ready to go at all times. Since then, rucking has become a social fitness trend of carrying a weighted pack on your back, implying action, energy, and purpose. There are over 150,000 people throughout the world who have taken up “Rucking”, and several hundred Go-Rucking clubs have developed out of Jason’s idea and mission at GORUCK! Support the show.

Denise shares her incredible never quit story with her cousins Marcus and Morgan Luttrell in this week’s podcast. Denise is an Apache helicopter pilot, Air Force Flight Medic, 2-time cancer survivor, and a single mom with the most uplifting, positive demeanor and incredible outlook on life despite the insurmountable challenges she’s been up against. Support the show.

What an inspiring show we’ve got in store this week, as we spend some time with actor Ethan Suplee, who has several dozen film and television roles under his belt. Ethan speaks openly about his weight challenges throughout life, and how it actually benefited his acting career, as well as his ability to be just as comfortable and confident with himself at 536 pounds as he is at 275 pounds. Ethan’s transformation is incredible, and his positive attitude and never quit mindset is infectious. Support the show.

This week’s episode features Ryan Michler, husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, Founder of Order of Man podcast and all around excellent guy. Because of his upbringing, his goal in life has become to restore masculinity and fight to the hearts and minds of men. Ryan’s podcast reaches thousands of listeners each week as he attempts to teach men to be better husbands, fathers, businessmen, and community leaders. He talks with Marcus, Morgan and Andrew about what drove his passion on this subject and how society has altered what we consider to be manly vs. what he believes are the true characteristics of a MAN. Support the show.

Jesse Phillips, a Team Never Quit Podcast listener, and incredible photographer and storyteller is our guest this week. Jesse lives a very fulfilling personal and professional life. He is a marine, rancher, husband, dad, and an all-around great blue-collar guy turned photographer, filmmaker/producer, storyteller, and content creator. He certainly lives his life to the fullest. Jesse shares a myriad of life experiences including the premature birth of his son that almost claimed his life and his mom’s. Jesse’s story will make you appreciate life, health, family, career, and God. Support the show.

In this week’s episode, you will hear the almost unbelievable life story of Chris Duffin, Guinness World Record holder of a three-rep, 1,000-pound deadlift, and rated #1 in the world for 8 consecutive years. Chris tells his crazy life story – from being raised “off the grid” surrounded by drug running, murderers, serial killers, and human trafficking, to over-achieving with a dual engineering degree, working in aerospace, automotive, and hi-tech industries, and then becoming a mega-successful entrepreneur with four companies in his portfolio. While there is not one major event in Chris’ life, it’s because his whole life is a never quit story – a lifestyle of pursuit, perseverance, and grit. Support the show.

In this episode, we bring you an inspiring conversation with Jen, a Gold Star wife, who has endured the most personal hardships imaginable. Jen is the epitome of the never quit mentality. When her brother committed suicide, Jen had to deal with the sudden, unbelievable impact on her life. As if that wasn’t bad enough, she dealt with a grapefruit-sized cyst on her ovaries, was at a close friends home when a knock on the door came and military reps arrived to notify her of her husband’s death in a helicopter crash while on a mission in Afghanistan, then lost her own husband in a helicopter crash while on a different mission. Later, she learned she had Stage 3 Breast Cancer and had subsequent chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy. Yet, despite the multiple tragic events, Jen has the uncanny ability to find the silver lining in every single thing and turning her negative experiences into being a help to others, including helping other cancer survivors. Jen also found a renewed drive to work out, make a good life for her daughter, and move fast forward with life. You will come away inspired by hearing Jen’s compelling accounts of these events and her never-ending pursuit of service to others. Support the show.

In this week’s podcast, we visit with Alex Fine, a celebrity fitness trainer, professional bull rider, nutritionist, "spiritual advisor", and even a landlord to many Hollywood peeps whom he trains relentlessly. Alex prepares high profile clients for film and TV roles and upcoming athletic seasons. Alex's approach to personal training is tailored to the individual, and no two programs are the same. Alex's desire to achieve greatness is unparalleled and is an infectious reminder to never quit no matter what life throws at you. Alex is joined by Arizona Cardinals Offensive Guard Justin Pugh for an awesome hang at the Team Never Quit Podcast Studio to discuss life, health, Hollywood, family, bull riding and more. Support the show.

Superman is here - in this week’s podcast! We bring you Dean Cain, an American actor, best known for playing the role of Clark Kent/Superman in the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He was also the host of Ripley's Believe It or Not for 4 years. While being an actor was not Dean’s original plan, an NFL-related knee injury took him away from his dream early on in his career. Most notably, however, Dean is an immensely devoted parent and prefers playing that role as opposed to a film-related role. He has clearly defined that which is most important to him. Support the show.

Today, DJ & “Fatty” join us on the show to give us some perspective related to “after military” life, and the pursuit of a dream. In their case it was going from “what the hell do I do now?” to actually turning a deep love for art into a successful business - Art therapy. Ahh, but not just any art therapy - custom skateboard designs: new school, old school, and longboards. And Tribe SK8Z was born. And in that, they have found a satisfying outlet, living an aggressive lifestyle, tattoos and supporting veteran charities, while creating unique skateboards for military and Gold Star families, and anyone else who desires a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. These guys inspire us to deal with life’s challenges head-on and perform at our highest potential by doing what we were born to do. Support the show.

In today’s podcast, we are excited to bring you Ryan Manion - an incredible woman who has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Drawing on her personal experiences, Ryan inspires us to become the best versions of ourselves, while also serving the greater good. She has created a culture of servant leadership in her company and community, and her approach to personal thriving demonstrates how strong relationships and service to one another promotes personal well-being and leads to collective success. Ryan has learned that personal thriving is a by-product of personal challenges. She inspires us to meet challenges head-on, and perform at our highest potential by harnessing our innate abilities and character strengths. Ryan’s book – The Knock at The Door – was co-written with two other Gold Star women, linked forever by their unimaginable losses. They share their inspiring, unlikely journey that began on the worst day of their lives. Support the show.

In this new year episode, you’re going to hear the heartfelt story of Sydney Cummings and what has driven her passion for fitness and nutrition. Sydney tells her story of perseverance, despite the loss of her brother at a very young age, and surviving a random attack outside of her fitness studio by a gang who shot her. Sydney is the epitome of servant-mindedness in the fitness realm – not only to those she knows but even to those she doesn’t throughout the globe. Each day she provides new daily workout videos every day for free on YouTube. Support the show.

In this week’s podcast, U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw shares a myriad of experiences and scenarios he sees as a freshman U.S. Congressman. Dan’s logical, level-headed views are birthed from his desire to serve the people of his district and the United States. He entertainingly describes the process of being on Saturday Night Live prior to his election, and it’s significant effect on his campaign. He also discusses some of the issues between “the left and the right”, and expresses his honest opinions about them. Dan is a former United States Navy SEAL officer serving in the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 2nd congressional district since 2019. He’s a proud member of the Republican Party and was elected in the 2018 midterms. Support the show.

In today’s episode, Congressman Adam Kinzinger shares with us some truly amazing personal experiences and inspiring thoughts about life and a never quit mindset. Adam’s life is devoted to helping those around him – personally and politically. He was willing to die making a stand to help a stabbing victim. He served as a pilot for the U.S. Air Force, and believes that while we don’t want to put our soldiers in harm’s way, those that volunteered to serve are there to do what the vast majority of people won’t do. As such, Adam believes we need to treat out military personnel like the fierce warriors they are. Adam has a well-grounded understanding of the purpose and function of police, the military, first responders, and the political process. Adam is willing to stand up for the powerless, beliefs, and ideals. Support the show.

Today, Bryan Offutt joins us on the show to talk about his incredible 16 years at Under Armor, where he played a key role in their product line development and marketing strategies, eventually rocketing Under Armour from a 5 million to a 5 billion dollar international clothing line powerhouse. Bryan started in the warehouse and worked his way up to becoming the face of the Under armor brand, and eventually lead the Military/Tactical Category through forging impactful relationships with US Special Forces, and founding the company’s philanthropic military initiative, UA Freedom. Under Bryan’s leadership, Under Armour was named the #1 “most admired brand” amongst hunters, anglers and shooting sportsmen. Support the show.

When the unthinkable happens to our children, how do we react? Do we believe them and fight by their side or rationalize why the horrific reality of sexual abuse can’t possibly be true? This is the story of Rachel Denhollander and how her community of support empowered her to take down her abuser, even if it meant playing the long game. She touches on the issues of how her abuser got away with his crime for many years and what she has learned about preventing this organizational dysfunction in the future. Now she works to educate and advocate on the issues of sexual abuse and organizational ethics. She has been hard at work releasing two books that aid in her efforts to spotlight the lessons of her story while reminding young girls that they are valuable and worth protecting. Support the show.

In this special episode commemorating Veteran's Day, we are honored to have the Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, speaking one-on-one with our host Marcus and his wife Melanie Luttrell. The Vice President speaks about the importance of Veteran's Day and what it means to him remembering those that have served this great country of ours, as well as, spending time with the men and women who currently serve. Support the show.

What a compelling, emotional series of events Tiggs has endured. From a four-year old daughter with a massive brain tumor and multiple surgeries; a husband battling PTSD and falling into the darkest mental places, to having one of her best friends of her lifetime pass away, Tiggs gives a riveting account of how her friends supported her and her family, and how her relationship with God brought healing in the worst of circumstances anyone could ever imagine. Support the show.

When Clint Phillips’ daughter experiences a devastating stroke, a few days after birth, his family quickly learns how horrible, inefficient, and costly the healthcare system is. From that experience, Clint took a solution into his own hands and developed 2nd M.D., a second opinion platform, currently serving over ten million members. It gives users quick access to the world’s best doctors via video. This Veterans Day Medici will deliver concierge-level doctor access, across multiple specialties, to our Veterans this Veterans Day at no cost and without the waiting rooms. Support the show.

What does a true advocate for America’s service members look like? Look no further than Gary Sinise. What began in the early 80’s with his support of Vietnam Veterans groups and the creation of Vets Night, a program offering free dinners and performances for veterans at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, his commitment continued into working on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans organization. Since the attacks of September 11th, 2001, his dedication to our nation’s defenders, veterans and first responders has become a tireless crusade of support, service and gratitude to all those who protect our freedom by serving our country. All this was birthed by Gary’s “never think you can’t do it” attitude, which he developed at an early age. His portrayal of disabled Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the film Forrest Gump formed an enduring connection with servicemen and women throughout the military community. Sinise also formed the “Lt. Dan Band” in early 2004 and began entertaining troops serving at home and abroad. The band now performs close to 30 shows a year for military bases, charities and fundraisers supporting wounded heroes, Gold Star families, veterans and troops around the world. In recognition of his humanitarian work on behalf of our nation’s defenders, Sinise has earned many distinguished awards including the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment from the Medal of Honor Society, the Spirit of the USO Award, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the Doughboy Award, the Sylvanus Thayer Award, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award from the National Defense Industrial Association. In 2008, he received the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honor awarded to citizens for exemplary deeds performed in service of the nation. In 2012, Sinise was presented with the Spirit of Hope Award by the Department of Defense, was named an honorary Chief Petty Officer by the United States Navy and in 2013 was pinned as an honorary Marine by General James Amos, commandant of the United States Marine Corps. In 2011, to expand upon his individual efforts, Sinise established the Gary Sinise Foundation. Its mission is to serve and honor our nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need by creating and supporting unique programs that entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities. Of its many outreach efforts, the Gary Sinise Foundation is building custom Smart Homes for severely wounded veterans, serving hearty meals to deploying troops and hosting spirit-boosting festivals for patients, families and medical staff at military hospitals. Giving back to those who sacrifice for our nation and encouraging others to do the same has become Gary Sinise’s personal quest and what he hopes will endure as a legacy of service to others. “Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted,” says Sinise. “We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While we can never do enough to show our gratitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do a little more.” Support the show.

What does an Army squad leader do in a battlefield situation when his platoon encounters three floors of insurgents and is pinned with rooftop snipers firing away? If you're Davis Bellavia, you lead your team into action. David single-handedly saved his entire squad, risking his own life to allow his fellow soldiers to break contact and reorganize when trapped by overwhelming insurgent fire. He then voluntarily entered and cleared an insurgent strong point, killing four and seriously wounding another. His actions stand as a testament to those who put everything on the line as they do the grim work required to keep each other safe and alive on the battlefield. David Bellavia is the only living recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah, Iraq. Bellavia has also received the Bronze Star Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. Support the show.

Imagine being a normal kid for eleven years and then due to an unbelievable rare condition, spending the next four years of your life literally trapped inside your own body inside a hospital, unable to communicate with the outside world, suffering through non-stop seizures, while your condition worsens and the doctors offer no sliver of hope to your family...all the while you're still lucid in mind and spirit, desperately trying to get back to the life you once knew. At the age of eleven, Victoria Arlen developed two rare conditions known as Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, which rendered her “locked” within herself. She went from being a completely healthy, normal kid to a complete vegetable in three months. She lost the ability to walk, talk, move, and function. Everything began to shut down, including all of her cognitive abilities. Victoria Arlen not only suffered and survived through this unbelievable battle but has gone far beyond the norm to thrive and has mastered the “never quit” attitude to fuel her extraordinary accomplishments. She is a current television personality for ESPN, as well as an actress, speaker, model, and World-record setting Paralympian swimmer. Hear her compelling story in this podcast interview with hosts Marcus and Morgan Lutrell. Support the show.

Joe Torillo recounts his first-hand experience as a firefighter on September 11, 2001. Joe was directly below the North Tower looking up as the second commercial airliner slammed into it. What transpired in the next few seconds, minutes, hours, and days are nothing shy of unbelievable. He was propelled in the air by the concussion of the falling debris of the North Tower and was literally buried alive under the falling debris, with his skull open, arm snapped and suffocating in darkness. He was rescued and placed in a boat to cross over the Hudson River for medical treatment. That effort was disrupted by falling building debris that covered the boat, where he was buried alive again. Joe’s story is a gripping account of a series of miracles that kept him alive, while hundreds of others suffered a different fate. You won't want to miss this interview as we remember September 11th, 2001. Support the show.

Ever wonder what happens when the fight is over and a soldier puts his rifle down for the last time?  In this episode, you'll hear the story of Jake Wood, a Marine who now doesn't just serve his country, but serves his fellow man throughout the world when disaster strikes.The co-founder of Team Rubicon, a non-profit organization made up of over 100,000 ex-military volunteers who travel to assist wherever disasters occur, shares his desire to make the world a better place by never quitting his service. Hear his viewpoint on how things aren't always hunky-dory and what to do when there is no playbook.  You'll soon find yourself wanting to restore your sense of purpose and be a part of something bigger than yourself. Support the show.

There are events and circumstances in life that catch us by surprise, knock us down, and hand us seemingly overwhelming adversity. JJ Watt explains how, and more importantly why he was able to “get back on the horse” and move forward in life after a season-ending injury, remaking himself to an amazing degree by relentlessly working on being the best. His inspiring attitude towards life, and his never quit mentality, has paid handsome dividends. JJ describes his upbringing, his family, his college and professional football pinnacles and downfalls. His successes have prompted him to give back to the community in a myriad of areas, making him one of the most loved and recognizable names in Houston and throughout the country. Support the show.

While competing in an alcohol funny car, her parachute failed to deploy. Her race car sped through 2 catch nets and four rows of sand-filled barrels, landing upside down. But getting “back on the horse” was a challenge because death was present at that racetrack. As fate would have it, returning to the same race track years later, another driver and friend crashed and was killed, just before she was to run her race. The critical mental challenge: Am I done? Am I a true racer? Support the show.

3 brilliant minds. 3 difference-makers. These 3 never-quit individuals have come together using unconventional ways to study and understand the human brain and how to apply supercomputers, data, and other innovative technologies to develop advancements in brain treatments. From the electrical properties of the brain, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and polypharmacy, these individuals have teamed up to influence government decision-makers in developing multi-department data sharing to bring healing, treatments, and to improve the lives of their fellow man. Support the show.

You’re paranoid, depressed, overweight, and have no idea where your life is headed. You have so thoroughly destroyed your life and boom you hit it. You hit rock bottom. When you hit that point, you know it’s time to change or continue living this wasteful existence. Changing everything about yourself can be scary, but David Clark was in that spot and did just that. A vegan endurance athlete, an accomplished businessman, best selling author, and host of the We Are Superman podcast, David is in the studio today to tell us his never quit story and how he changed his whole life after hitting rock bottom. What happens on the outside is just a reflection of what has changed on the inside. Don’t be afraid to see what you are made of! Support the show.

Trapped out on the Atlantic for 76 days, no one to speak to, no idea if you’re going to be rescued, destined to be adrift for what seems like all of eternity, what would you do? Steve Callahan did just that and is here to tell you about his story. While on a trip from the Canary Islands to the USA in 1982, his boat was struck and he was forced to abandon ship. During his time at sea, he had to adapt and learn how to survive with what he had on him. His is the ultimate never-quit story, showing incredible determination and will to survive. Support the show.

Former Navy SEAL, NASA Diver, and aspiring astronaut Mario Romero is in the studio today. Mario is here to discuss his life journey from barely graduating high school to his Navy SEAL training to his current training on his journey to becoming an astronaut and everything in between. His entire life has been one long never quit story. If there’s something to be taken away from Mario’s story and mindset, it’s this message. Don’t let where you come from, or where you are right now, determine where you can go in life. Lift those self-limitations off of yourself and achieve your dreams. Support the show.

The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome the award winning director who brought the Lone Survivor story to the silver screen, Peter Berg. In this special episode of the TNQ Podcast, Marcus welcomes his close friend to tell his greatest Never Quit story and why he’s so passionate about bringing true stories to life in Hollywood. Peter details the importance of following his dream and his willingness to do anything to accomplish it. Peter Berg is an actor’s director, and his incredible journey towards becoming one of Hollywood’s elite has been one of true perseverance. Listen in as he gives incredible insight into what it takes to make it in the business. You’ll also be blown away as he and Marcus reminisce about what it was like on the set of Lone Survivor. Their unique relationship is powerfully motivating. The TNQ Podcast delivers yet again on its promise to inspire its listeners with what it takes to discover the Never Quit mindset. Please join us every Wednesday as Marcus and Rut help you to face adversity and overcome all the obstacles in your life. HOOYAH Great stories ignite legends. Support the show.

Today in the studio, The Wizard and Marcus are talking to professional motorsports competitor and X Game gold medalist, Travis Pastrana. Travis has made a career out of putting people in a state of wonder by doing some of the craziest stunts of all time. He has a profound ability to overcome the fear and anxiety that comes with attempting these very dangerous tricks. What makes people like this so different from the rest of society? What is going through their heads that makes them want to do the unthinkable? That’s exactly what the guys hope to find out in this interview with one of the greatest extreme sports athletes of all time. Support the show.

In today’s episode, the guys are interviewing best selling author, Adam Davis. Adam spent many years as a police officer and like many officers, the stress caught up to him. The job can put so much stress on a marriage as well as many aspects of the home life for police officers. Adam decided to use his experience to help other officers by writing and sharing his wisdom via his books and podcast. He is going to share his greatest never quit story and just how he pulled himself out of the pits that he found himself in after the badge. Support the show.

This week’s episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast is guaranteed to elevate you to new heights. Mr. Never Quit himself, Marcus Luttrell, and Captain Motivation, David “Rut” Rutherford welcome the youngest person to ever climb Mount Everest, Jordan Romero. With the help of his amazing father Paul, Jordan summited Everest at the ripe old age of thirteen. What were you doing at thirteen? Listen to Jordan and his father Paul reminisce about their epic quest. Jordan not only tells his greatest Never Quit story, but also describes what ignited this epic journey, beginning when he was nine years old climbing the highest peak in Africa. It then became his childhood mission to climb seven of the world’s highest peaks, and by fifteen he and his father Paul had done it. Tune in to this inspiring story of a boy, his dream and his incredibly supportive father. Never forget that it’s Marcus and Rut’s mission to bring you the greatest Never Quit stories ever told by the most amazing people on the planet. They believe that inside each and every person lies a great Never Quit story. Also, please be sure to check out the After Actions Report with Jordan and Paul, where they tell you the how-to of ascending to your greatest potential each and every day. Great Stories Ignite Legends! Support the show.

Through years of sheer tenacity in CrossFit competition and the prolific success of his company, NCFIT, Jason is a force of nature in the fitness world. However, Jason’s world was shaken to the core when his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia in 2016. Rather than get angry and bitter, Jason and his remarkable wife Ashley dedicated themselves to the fight — armed with relentless positivity and zeal. This was the ultimate test and the culmination of a lifetime of learning lessons (sometimes in the hardest of ways). Jason’s discovery of WHY helped him surmount almost every WHAT...no matter HOW. Support the show.

The Medal of Honor. It is the United States military's highest commendation for battlefield action, reserved for only the most exceptional displays of valor, yet those few recipients know it also carries a uniquely heavy burden and responsibility. This week former Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell and the Wizard welcome MOH recipient Florent "Flo" Groberg to the TNQ Podcast. Hear Flo's Never Quit stories from Army Ranger School, Afghanistan, and coming to terms with his life in the wake of the events for which he received the MOH. He also tells the story of his immigration to the US from France as a teenager, and his family ties to Algeria. Hear how the brutal killing of his uncle by Islamic extremists impacted him, and propelled him into military service as an American fighting similar enemies. Flo joins the ranks of past MOH guests such as Mike Thornton, Dakota Meyer, and Kyle Carpenter who were all outstanding at passing on lessons learned on the battlefield of life, so you can apply them to your own. Support the show.

Prepare yourself for one of the most insightful show the TNQ Podcast has ever produced. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard as they welcome Evan Hafer, Green Beret, CIA Contractor, and CEO of the booming Black Rifle Coffee Company. Listen to Evan’s epic #NeverQuitStory and how he took his childhood in the woods, amazing journey through Selection, working for the Agency and his innate drive to succeed into a multi-million dollar coffee business. The #TNQPodcast Team is always honored to welcome someone from the SOF Brotherhood in order to enhance the lives of their listeners with truly remarkable, informative and positive content. #GreatStoriesIgniteLegends Support the show.

Sandy Hook, Parkland, Virginia Tech, Santa Fe, the names have become infamous and tragically synonymous with atrocity. However, it is Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado that remains the inception point in the minds of Americans for school shootings. This week Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell and the Wizard welcome to the TNQ Podcast, Frank DeAngelis the Columbine principal at the time of the massacre, to tell his never quit story in the aftermath of despicable evil, and lay down wisdom accumulated in his 35+ years of service guiding the upcoming generations. Frank was there on the day of the shooting in Littleton that left thirteen dead. He mourned with the Columbine community and vowed to never forget those who were murdered and dedicated his life and career to helping his students - his kids - recover. He committed to staying on as principal to help the students and the community heal, and continues to this day assisting in the healing process for other communities around the country. An example of this is his recent book, They Call Me Mr. De: The Story of Columbine’s Heart, Resilience, and Recovery whose proceeds go toward funding three unique charities associated with recovery from the Columbine tragedy. #greatstoriesignitelegends Find Frank’s book on: Amazon Support the show.

The formative trials of the furnace, the forging power of the crucible, the purifying nature of fire, are all metaphors which are front and center as Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell and the Wizard welcome fellow Frogman Chadd Wright to the TNQ Podcast. From overcoming an initial rejection due to a heart condition by the US Navy to attend SEAL training to battling through his wife's substance abuse together, from paranormal activity while finding salvation in Christ to storming back after a crushing defeat in one of the most hellacious ultra-marathons on Earth - The Revenant, Chadd's Never Quit mentality is solid as a rock and will both inspire and equip you with tools to employ on your own battlefield of life. Also, hear about Chadd's story of bringing his vision for Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra, a "last man standing" ultra race which honors fallen teammates and service members, to life. #greatstoriesignitelegends Follow Chadd on Instagram at: chadwright278 Support the show.

How much trauma could you take before you quit? One, two, or perhaps three major blows to your emotional fortitude? In this week’s explosive episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard welcome one of our most powerful and hilarious guests to date. We’re proud to bring EOD Iraq combat veteran, double amputee, Mary “Wondernubs” Dague to this week’s show. Stand by as Mary shares three incredible #NeverQuitStories that will leave you in awe of her remarkable strength and unbreakable positive attitude. Marcus, Rut, and the Wizard prime Mary to enlighten our listeners with insight and motivation unlike any they’ve heard yet. This breast cancer survivor understands the #NeverQuitMindset in ways most people can’t even begin to imagine. Join Mary and the Team and begin to discover what it takes to #NeverQuit. #Greatstoriesignitelegends Support the show.

It has been demonstrated time and time again that economic opportunity is a precursor to a stable and secure society, but when this week's guest Matthew Griffen co-founded what would become Combat Flip Flops, the idea was a radical improbability. Join Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, the Wizard, and David Rutherford as they welcome Griffin, a former US Army Ranger and forward-thinking vetrepreneur, to this week's episode of the TNQ Podcast. Founded in 2012 with Donald Lee, also a former Ranger, their mission was to "create peaceful, forward-thinking opportunities for self-determined entrepreneurs affected by conflict." This Never Quit story against the odds starts in a failed combat boot factory in Afghanistan, but grows to a shining example of socially-conscious business practice that now manufactures multiple products around the globe. From sarongs, belts and scarves in Afghanistan aiding secondary education for Afghan girls, to supporting de-mining efforts in Laos selling jewelry manufactured from metals re-purposed from the disarmed explosives themselves. Join the Team Never Quit crew for a mind-expanding discussion on yet another inspiring and motivating individual putting the Never Quit mindset into action to maximum effect. #greatstoriesignitelegends Follow Griffen at: combatflipflops.com Support the show.

What does it feel like going to from one of the most loved sports celebrity’s in the world to the most hated? Few people on the planet know that feeling and the Team Never Quit Podcast has got one of them on the show. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard welcome Lance Armstrong to this week’s epic show. Join the team as Lance tells his insane #NeverQuitStories which will leave you shaking your head in amazement and disbelief. Lance possesses a one of a kind perspective on winning, losing, fame, shame, love, and hate. Stand by to learn some profound lessons about dealing with perseverance, obsession, humility, regret, friendships, second chances, and moving forward. Try for a moment to imagine winning one of the most difficult sporting events ever created in the Tour de France. Now try and contemplate winning it 7 times in a row after overcoming testicular, lung and brain cancer. Lance Armstrong was able to accomplish this amazing feat. Because of his remarkable accomplishment, he was able to start one the largest non-profits of its day, the Livestrong Foundation which helped millions of people around the world in their fight against cancer. And at the height of his fame, fortune and following it was discovered that he and many members of the US Postal Service Team had been cheating the entire time with an elaborate doping program. Ultimately Lance was stripped of all his titles, disgraced around the world, lost his fortune, and is now actively engaged in a 100 million dollar lawsuit against the federal government. His insane ride from the top to the bottom and now his slow climb up will leave you thinking about second chances in ways you’ve never thought about them before. The TNQ Podcast has once again delivered on their promise to help their listeners develop the #NeverQuit mindset. Marcus, Rut, The Wizard, and Lance give perspective unlike any other podcast out there. After hearing this epic show if you should feel compelled to share your greatest never quit story please head to the ‘Share Your Story’ section on the website and submit your story. We are building an epic catalog of positive content to help our teammates battle their greatest challenges and to overcome their greatest obstacles. Support the show.

When a young man becomes a Warrior he goes through massive changes. When a Warrior goes to War the world around him changes. And when that Warrior transitions into a Coach others will change in profound ways. The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome Navy SEAL and world class strength and conditioning coach, Jeff Nichols to this week’s epic show. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard as they assist Jeff in telling his incredible #neverquit story. Jeff’s powerful story of self-discovery, acceptance and personal growth will no doubt leave our listener’s filled with wisdom, humility and strength. Stand by for one of most powerful TNQ Podcast shows yet. #greatstoriesignitelegends Please follow Jeff at: https://www.instagram.com/jeffcscs/?hl=en https://www.performancefirstus.com/ Support the show.

Staring death in the face is a life-changing event. Especially, when you’re being held hostage in the middle of the Somalia wasteland by desperate land pirates. Join the TNQ Podcast as they welcome humanitarian aid-worker, Jessica Buchanan to this week’s epic show. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard as they dig in to Jessica’s #neverquitstory and how she managed to last 93 days before being rescued by SEAL Team Six. Her story is both inspiring and informative. Stand by for the ultimate survivor show! #greatstoriesignitelegends Please follow Jessica: Twitter - @jandeimpossible Website - www.jessbuchanan.com Support the show.

How often have you been told to reach for the stars? This week’s Team Never Quit Podcast’s galactic guest actually did it. Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard are honored to welcome fellow Frogman, Captain Chris Cassidy, to the show. Join them as they explore Chris’ stellar #neverquitstory and what it’s like to walk in space. From planning missions in Afghanistan on two separate deployments to heading up NASA’s astronaut selection team, Chris possesses a unique viewpoint on what the Never Quit Mindset consists of. Stand by for your motivational lift off as this fired up team helps you to blast off in your quest to reach the stars. #Greatstoriesigniteledgends Support the show.

There are no such thing as accidents. Join Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard, as they welcome one of the greatest quadriplegic athletes in history, David Wagner. Prepare to be inspired by David’s incredible #neverquitstory, and how he took a major injury in college and transformed his life into becoming one of the greatest tennis players in history. Listen to David describe his intense work ethic and passion for tennis as he inspires the Never Quit Team. #greatstoriesignitelegends Please follow David: Twitter @wagnertennis Website - http://www.davidwagner.us/ Support the show.

Those that choose to poetically chronicle the profound insights of war typically don’t have the background of Ranger Medic, or vagabond humanitarian. With over 40 countries visited and time spent living in a van on the beaches of Baja, Mexico, Leo Jenkins' journey of becoming a Ranger to prolific author is fascinating. Join the TNQ Podcast as they welcome Leo to this week’s show. Listen to Leo’s greatest #neverquitstories as he shares his world view with Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and The Wizard. Leo’s hilarious wit and rugged intellectualism will inspire all that love prose, have wanderlust, and appreciate warrior poets. #greatstoriesignitelegends Please Follow Leo at: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/leo_jenkins/?hl=en Support the show.

The Iceman cometh! Stand by for this week’s awesome Team Never Quit Podcast. Join Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and #TheWizard as they welcome one of the most unique human performance instructors on the planet, #TheIceman, Wim Hof. Join the team as Wim tells his greatest #neverquitstory and how he is revolutionizing the way we breathe. Wim’s incredible journey of discovery will leave you in utter disbelief as he is changing the way the scientific world evaluates the power to change an individual’s physiological composition with the Wim Hof breathing technique. Wim Hof is a madman. He’s climbed nearly the top of Mt. Everest in nothing but shorts, and his twenty six world records include greatest distance swam under ice, as well as, ice bath immersion of over an hour. He’s not crazy or deranged but instead, he is 100% driven to prove that we as human beings naturally possess the greatest treatments for health. Primarily through Mr. Hof’s breathing and cold exposure methods we can radically change our physiological, mental and emotional makeup. Join Marcus and the crew as they go deep down the rabbit hole with the Iceman. Wim’s seemingly insane energy is infectious to say the least. Our dedicated listeners will be filled with credible information on how they can start developing their #NeverQuitMindset immediately by simply breathing more. It’s time to take a deep breath and standby to change your life forever. “Breathe Mother F*&ker Breathe!” #GreatStoriesIgniteLegends Support the show.

To compete at the highest level is one thing. To do it for 24 years is absolutely mind blowing. Stand by for this week’s incredible TNQ Podcast. Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard welcome five time Olympic swimmer Dara Torres. Join the TNQP team as they get fired up for Dara’s greatest Never Quit stories and her awe inspiring drive to compete. Perhaps one of the greatest Olympian’s of all time will no doubt inspire you that it’s never too late to face adversity, overcome obstacles, and break all the rules. #greatstoriesignitelegends Please Follow Dara at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/daratorres Website: http://daratorres.com/ Support the show.

What does a life overseas prepare you for? It prepares you to become one of the world's greatest Violent Nomads. Join the TNQ Podcast as they welcome one of their own to this week's intense show. Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, together with hosts, and fellow teammates, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard dig deep into life lessons learned in foreign environments. Clint shares his greatest #neverquitstories and teaches our listeners some critical information about being prepared for the worst. #greatstoriesignitelegends Please follow Clint at: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/100deadlyskills/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/clintemersonpage Website - https://clintemerson.com/ Support the show.

What does honor mean to you? What events in your life have taught you to live with honor? Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard as they welcome one of their own, DevGru Operator Dom Raso to this week’s powerful edition of the Team Never Quit Podcast. Stand by as Dom tells his greatest #neverquitstory of how living for the honor of his fallen teammates shapes his drive to impact the world around him. The helicopter crash of Extortion 17 was the most tragic event in modern SEAL history, losing 31 US military personnel, including 15 men from Dom’s own unit. Prepare to be inspired by the bravery and courage it takes to live with honor. Dom Raso spent 12 years at the tip of the spear in support of American freedom and democracy. His time in the SEAL Team’s top unit instilled a lifetime of focus that is remarkable in every way. His message of honor has reached millions through his company Dynamis Alliance and his presence on the internet. Whether helping to promote 2nd Amendment rights on NRA TV, or through faithfully teaching his #Crusheverything mentality, Dom has a profound impact on anyone within earshot. In this episode of the TNQ Podcast Marcus, Rut and #TheWizard provoke Dom in giving a detailed explanation to help our listeners learn the #neverquitmindset. Don’t miss this action-packed show. Don’t forget to write in and share your own greatest Never Quit stories here. You just might end up being a guest on the show. #GreatStoriesIgniteLegends Support the show.

How hard would you fight for your beliefs? How many rounds could you last in a battle of discrimination? Join the TNQ Podcast as they welcome Canadian boxer, and Sikh religious rights activist, Pardeep Singh Nagra to this week's show. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard welcome Pardeep to share his greatest #neverquitstory and the epic battle he waged for his right to fight. Pardeep’s amazing stance for his faith has inspired millions across Canada and the United States, and his epic story recently told in the movie "Tiger," staring Mickey Rourke and Prem Singh. Prepare to go toe to toe with your grander sense of religious equality and freedom. #greatstoriesignitelegends Support the show.

Human trafficking exists in your town. Young female slaves being sold for their bodies. This is happening right now near you and your family. The TNQ Podcast is honored to welcome former CIA operative turned non-profit warrior, Nic McKinley, to this week's incredible show. Join former Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and Wizard as they welcome fellow special operations brother Nic to share his greatest #neverquit stories. Nic has taken his incredible military and intelligence experience and turned his profound insight into yet another noble career of servitude. Nic and his devoted team are transforming the battlefield of the human trafficking war here at home. He shines light into the darkest crevices of our society and roots out evil every day. The TNQ Podcast once again brings insight and positive clarity to a cruel world. Stand by to have Nic and the TNQP crew inspire you to serve your community at the highest levels. #greatstoriesignitelegends Support the show.

How often do you meet someone who’s truly living out his or her dream? Out of those people, how often did they realize their dream job immediately? Dream jobs are all based on the individual’s perspective. On this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard welcome America’s TV host Mike Rowe to the show. Stand by for one of the funniest and informative shows the Team has ever had. Listen to Mike share his greatest #neverquitstories in exquisite detail and what it took to revolutionize reality TV. Mike is known for his incredible work on Dirty Jobs and Somebody’s Gotta Do It, but it’s his profound understanding of what hard work actually looks like, and it’s vital importance to society, that captures the attention of Marcus, Rut and The Wizard. Join the TNQ Podcast crew along with Mike as they explore the value of hard work, gaining true perspective and beauty of great story telling. #GreatStoriesIgniteLegends Support the show.

Being charged for war crimes on the battlefield against ISIS seems beyond comprehensible. However, for the highly decorated Navy SEAL Chief with 8 combat deployments, this is his and his family's tragic reality. Chief Eddie Gallagher has been locked in the brig for the past 18 weeks and just recently was arraigned for his supposed crimes. Join the TNQ Podcast as Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and The Wizard welcome Eddie’s wife Andrea and his brother Sean to the show to shed light on the situation by helping our listeners to understand the massive Never Quit moment Eddie and his family are facing. Andrea explains how the former Naval Special Warfare Sailor of the Year and his immediate family are handling this trying time, while Sean, as he's already done on many top news shows, explains his brother’s side of the story. Join us as we gain powerful ‘real time’ insight into this patriotic family's greatest Never Quit story. Great Stories Ignite Legends Please follow this story at: https://justiceforeddie.com/ #FREEEDDIE Support the show.

Do you believe in miracles? Then you’re going to be absolutely blown away with this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast guest. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard as they welcome 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team Goalie, Jim Craig. Jim was an integral part of one of the most incredible sports events in history. At the height of the Cold War, in the silver medal round pitted against a far more experienced and legendary Soviet Russian Team, he played the game of his life, stopping 36 out of 39 shots on goal. Listen to Jim tell his greatest #NeverQuitStory and how it enabled him to have a profound impact on millions of people for the next 37 years. Jim Craig and his herculean effort in the 1980 Winter Olympics are known around the world and in every field house and team locker room in America. His exploits during this historic event are the stuff of legends, however, Jim’s life has actually been one amazing Never Quit moment after the other. Listen as Marcus, Rut and The Wizard help Jim outline his incredible insights in order for you to begin overcoming adversity and hurdling the very toughest obstacles of your own life. Through Jim’s unique story and sage wisdom, you can be sure that the lessons you receive from this week’s epic #TNQPodcast will prepare you for your next confrontation with the tough and overwhelming opponents in life. Please help us share Jim’s story and all the others from the amazing guests we’ve had on the show. Tell all those in your life in need of some really positive content and valuable life lessons this Christmas season. It’s our mission to create the very best team support network through our collective pain and success. Join in. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

How does a professional dancer become one of the greatest coaches in NCAA history? She cares for her athletes and teaches them to have fun. The TNQ Podcast is proud to welcome Valorie Kondos Field to this week’s epic show. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard as they give a huge Never Quit welcome Miss Val. Stand by for a great Never Quit story and some profound wisdom about helping others to discover their Never Quit mindset. She enlightens, inspires, and motivates her gymnast to achieve their greatest potential while having immense fun living their dream. Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

To become a Master Training Specialist requires a lifetime of dedication and hard work. It requires focus, determination, and a willingness to fail. Join the Team Never Quit Podcast as Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard welcome fellow Frogman Jeff Gonzales to this week's epic show. Stand by for Jeff’s greatest Never Quit stories and for his amazing insight as to what it takes to become truly proficient at performing the basics to perfection. Jeff shares his incredible journey through the Teams all the way to becoming the Director of Training at The Range in Austin Texas. To become the best, we must learn from the best. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

How do dreams become reality? In the most unlikely paths possible. The Team Never Quit Podcast is fired up to welcome decorated Iraq War veteran and cofounder of Art15 Clothing and Media Company, Jared “JT” Taylor. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and The Wizard as they dig into JT’s greatest Never Quit stories and how he’s turned his dream of making movies into a reality. This outstanding Vetrepreneur, shares awesome insight into turning small opportunities into grand dreams. Support the show.

What separates the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat? The heart and soul of a true champion. The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome one of the greatest Olympic champions of all time, swimming phenom, Missy Franklin. Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and The Wizard welcome Missy and her infectious personality to this weeks epic show. Listen to Missy’s amazing Never Quit story and her remarkable perspective on both winning and losing. Missy Franklin ascended to the top of the swimming world at just 17 years old winning 4 Olympic Gold medals in the 2012 games proving to the world her phenomenal drive and desire to be the best. Since then she’s continued to demonstrate her insatiable appetite to compete at the highest levels. She has accumulated 28 medals in international competition, most of which are Gold, and still holds the world record in the 200m backstroke long course. The most amazing thing about Missy is her attitude and mindset. With a perpetual smile and limitless positivity, it’s no wonder that she has the ability to keep profound perspective on life and her career in swimming even after her disappointing performance in the 2016 games. This episode of the TNQ Podcast will have you laughing hysterically as well as motivated to get back into the competition. Marcus, Rut and The Wizard create a great platform to share incredible insight on performance, following your passion, and keeping life’s greatest challenges in perspective. Missy Franklin is a true champion both in the pool and in life. USA, USA, USA! Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

We spend much of our lives bearing witness to the atrocities of the world from afar. It’s rare when we find those brave few who will place themselves right next to the madness in order to tell the story. The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome ABC News journalist and IED survivor, Bob Woodruff to this week's show. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard as they welcome Bob to tell his greatest Never Quit story and how getting blown up can change your perspective and your humor. Bob’s incredible journey of going from covering the war to being part of it will leave you inspired to never take a moment of your life or your family for granted. This one will definitely blow you away. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

Born in Africa. Bred on the streets of the Bronx. Became a man in the SEAL Teams. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard as they welcome one of their own to this weeks epic TNQ Podcast. Remi Adeleke represents the American Dream in its highest fashion. Join these teammates as Remi delivers his inspiring Never Quit stories and how he's now using his profound experiences as a platform to spread a message of hope and strength. Remi will change your perceptions and help you begin to discover your own Never Quit mindset.  Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

Why would anyone in their right mind want to travel to the most dangerous places on earth? Join us on the Team Never Quit Podcast as we welcome best selling author and TV host, Robert Young Pelton. If you want to learn from the world’s most interesting man then join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard as they welcome Robert to tell his greatest #NeverQuitStory and why he decided to walk away from a million dollar company to explore the world and try and understand why we go to war with each other. Mr. Pelton has willingly participated in the greatest conflicts of the 21st century in his attempt to makes sense of chaos. Don’t miss this incredible show as it is sure to help you learn the Never Quit mindset. Great Stories Ignite Legends  Support the show.

At 21 years old what were you doing with your life? Were you running into a Taliban ambush to save the lives of 12 friendly forces and providing cover for the safe removal of another 24 Marines and soldiers to escape likely death at the hands of a numerically superior and determined foe? Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, Wizard and David Rutherford as they welcome Medal of Honor recipient and US Marine Dakota Meyer to this week's epic show. Listen to Dakota’s remarkable Never Quit stories and how becoming a “hero” has both placed an untold burden upon his life, as well as, given him new purpose. The TNQ Podcast is honored to have him on the show and promises to inspire all those listening who have and are having to face great obstacles in their lives. Semper Fi. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

What does it take to become the modern GOAT in Major League Baseball management? Exactly 2,728 wins along with three World Series titles, places Tony La Russa third all-time and number one in the modern era. The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome Tony to this week’s special World Series episode. Stand by as Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and The Wizard listen in awe to Tony’s greatest Never Quit stories and a lifetime of coaching and leadership wisdom. Tony joins the TNQ Podcast crew amidst his seventh appearance in the World Series, this time acting as VP of Baseball for the Boston Red Sox. You can be sure that we’re gonna knock this one out of the ballpark. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

The Team Never Quit Podcast is fired up to welcome one of the most highly trained humans on the planet, former Tier One US Army Operator, Pat McNamara. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard as they welcome this master training expert. Listen as Pat tells his greatest #NeverQuitStory and what it’s like to be part of one of the most high speed units that exist. Over 22 years in Special Operations and a comprehensive interest in learning the best way to teach gives Pat insight like no other. Pat McNamara could be one of the coolest men on the planet. His insane background and totally unique perspective on just about everything left the TNQ Podcast crew roaring with laughter and fired up to hear more. Pat shared insight on his experience at Delta, finding his passion in teaching, and how he can be simultaneously passionate about everything from tactical firearms training to bird watching, and functional fitness to pointillism. This profound wisdom, combined with an energy level that leaves Rut in the dust, will inspire you to immediately search for the top training program near you. Pat McNamara is the definition of the #NeverQuit mindset. Don’t miss this show. “Great Stories Ignite Legends” The post Pat McNamara – 13 year Delta Operator – Master Training Specialist – Renaissance Man appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

His father was murdered and his mother died from a stroke. His brothers and he raised themselves. Standby for this week’s epic Team Never Quit Podcast! Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard as they welcome professional football player, L’Damian Washington to the show. Listen to L’Damian’s greatest #neverquitstory and how altering his personal expectations reshaped the trajectory of his entire family. You won’t be sorry by tuning into this inspiring never quit story about family, focus, and future. #Greatstoriesignitelegends The post L’Damian Washington – Professional Football Receiver – Orphaned with 3 Brothers – First kid to go to College – Won Key to City at 17 appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome Medal of Honor Recipient and Navy SEAL, Mike Thornton, to this week’s incredible show. Mike is a legend in the Teams and defines the word “hero.” His miraculous exploits during his time in Vietnam have set the standard by which all other Team Guys are to be measured. Join his teammates from the modern era, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard as they have the rare opportunity to interview Mike. Prepare yourself as Mike shares his greatest #NeverQuitStory. Mike Thornton is one of the most decorated Frogmen in the history of the unit. His exploits downrange are the stuff of legend, and the story behind his Medal of Honor is miraculous. His unselfish actions resulted in saving the lives of four men, in particular fellow SEAL, Tommy Norris, another Medal of Honor recipient. Mike’s wisdom and experience have set a precedent for all people to aspire to. In a rare interview Marcus, Rut and The Wizard provide an incredible opportunity to their listeners to be exposed to Mike’s profound insight. The #TNQPodcast is beyond blessed to be able to deliver inspiring content for our loyal listeners. We thank you for the continued support and help spreading the positivity around the world. If you would like to share your greatest Never Quit story please submit it here. Our mission is to help you face adversity, overcome life’s greatest obstacles, and develop the Never Quit mindset. Great Stories Ignite Legends The post Mike Thornton – Medal of Honor recipient – Navy SEAL legend – Vietnam veteran appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

Black Sunday was the New York City Fire Department’s most deadly day since 9/11. Join the Team Never Quit Podcast as they welcome one of the survivors, Jeff Cool, to this weeks show. Marcus, Rut and the Wizard are proud to have Jeff tell his greatest #neverquitstory and what that day has meant for him and his appreciation for family and friends. Mr. Cool’s story came to the TNQ Podcast through his son writing into the show and sharing his father’s amazing experience with us. We want to thank him, and all the amazing listeners who’ve written in to share their greatest never quit stories, because together we can’t fail. #greatstoriesignitelegends The post Jeff Cool – New York Fire Dept – Black Sunday Survivor – TNQ Podcast Listener Write-In Guest appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

Team Never Quit is honored to welcome one of it’s own members to this week’s podcast. The founder of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation, best selling author of ‘American Wife’, and faithful patriot, Taya Kyle, joins her close friend Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford for this week’s inspiring show. Listen to Taya’s emotional description of her greatest Never Quit story and how her marriage to ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle prepared her to serve the country in her own way. In one of the most gripping TNQ Podcast’s ever, Marcus, Rut and Taya explore her incredible journey. Taya explains what it was like living with Chris, the most prolific sniper in American history, making it through four SEAL Team combat deployments, and how her faith in God got her and her family through all the adversities they’ve faced. The lessons she’s learned are lessons that can be easily translated for all those who are facing significant challenges in their lives. Taya continues to provide support to military and first responder families through the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation, while her best-selling book ‘American Wife’ has given her a platform to tell her story, while also teaching on grief, faith and love. Once again the TNQ Podcast team accomplishes their mission by inviting the courageous, motivating and patriotic Taya Kyle to the show in order for you to be inspired and to learn how to overcome life’s greatest challenges. Also, Marcus and Rut welcome your greatest Never Quit stories too, by submitting it in the Share Your Story section of our site. We want to share as many stories as possible to the millions of people around the world. Great Stories Ignite Legends. The post Taya Kyle – Wife of ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle – Fighting back from tragic loss – Lessons on grief, faith, & love appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

The TNQPodcast crew is excited to welcome one of their own to this week’s epic episode. Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor and vetrepreneur at Vigilance Elite, Shawn Ryan joins fellow frogmen, Marcus Luttrell, Dave Rutherford and The Wizard in their latest attempt to crush the negative insurgency in you. Stand by for Shawn’s greatest Never Quit story and the insane exploits of these four former Navy SEALs along with essential information that will enable you to withstand any storm you might be facing, and continue developing your Never Quit mindset. #greatstoriesignitelegends The post Shawn Ryan – Navy SEAL – CIA Contractor – Vigilance Elite Vetrepreneur appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome to the show Marcus’ close friend and megastar, Mark Wahlberg. Mark is widely considered one of the most accomplished and successful men in the movie industry. He’s known for his roles in the recently released Patriots Day, Deep Water Horizon, The Fighter and the epic war film, Lone Survivor, where he portrayed Marcus himself in the heroic story of Operation Red Wings. Mark has also distinguished himself as a top producer and entrepreneur. His Never Quit story, along with tremendous insights, will no doubt leave you wanting to listen to the episode more than once. Marcus and Mark formed a strong bond during the incredible experience of making the Lone Survivor movie together. Mark talks openly about his deep connection to the project and all movies depicting tales of heroism. His unique perspective on Hollywood is immediately apparent in his life story. Mark Wahlberg is a man driven by faith, family, a commitment to never forget when he came from, and his desire to work harder than anyone in Hollywood. The TNQ Podcast once again brings an incredible story to it’s dedicated listeners. Marcus and Rut continue to fulfill their promise to inspire people around the world with amazing stories that help others to face adversity and overcome obstacles. Everyone, they believe, has a great Never Quit story just waiting to come out. Great Stories Ignite Legends. The post Mark Wahlberg – Boston street kid to Hollywood A-List actor – Patriots Day & Lone Survivor star appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

What’s it like to play a part in history? The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome former SEAL Team 6 member and American hero, Robert J O’Neill to this week’s historic 100th show. Never before has the Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell, and the Operator, O’Neill been together on the air in any type of format. In this epic episode, Rob shares his greatest #neverquitstory, as well as he and Marcus, share their profound insight as to what it takes to be willing to give everything for the men around them. The TNQ Podcast once again delivers an outstanding guest and show dedicated to helping you, our listeners, to discover your #neverquitmindset. #greatstoriesignitelegends The post Rob O’Neill – SEAL Team 6 operator who shot Osama Bin Laden – 2 Silver Stars, 4 Bronze Stars with Valor – 400+ combat missions in Iraq, Afghanistan and others appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

For the first time, the Team Never Quit Podcast welcomes back a guest to inspire audiences at an entirely new level. Marcus Luttrell and Captain Positive, David ‘Rut’ Rutherford, are proud to bring the guest who has the most downloaded show yet, back for Goggins 2. Stand by because Navy SEAL, extreme ultra athlete, and top motivator, David Goggins, is going to blow you away, again! In his first show, Goggins outlined one the greatest never quit stories we’ve heard yet and why he’s able to push past insane boundaries of pain. In his second appearance on the show, David forces listeners to expose the truth of weakness and the power of harnessing fear. No other guest in TNQ Podcast history has gotten more request for a repeat show. Marcus and Rut have answered the calling by bringing David Goggins back on air. His explosive energy in this episode will transform listeners by forcing them to put their fears in check and explore pain in a whole new perspective. Goggins is one of a kind. His philosophy is so incredibly unique that it provides all those who come in contact with it a completely new way of looking at pushing one’s own limitations. Don’t miss this show and please tell everyone you know who needs some serious motivation to tune in. Great Stories Ignite Legends. The post David Goggins 2 – The return of America’s most extreme ultra athlete and Navy SEAL appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

Is a man born out of war destined to become a warrior? Join the Team Never Quit Podcast as Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard welcome retired Sergeant Major Green Beret Tu Lam. Stand by for this epic show as Tu tells his greatest #neverquitstory and his epic journey from fleeing the fall of Vietnam to operating with the US Army’s most elite units. His epic journey and his inspiring wisdom will no doubt help you begin to understand the Ronin Warrior’s path. #greatstoriesignitelegends The post Tu Lam – US Army Special Forces – Firearms & edged weapons master at Ronin Tactics – Vietnamese refugee – Discovery Channel “Forged in Fire: Knife or Death” appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

The Team Never Quit Podcast is once again honored to welcome a man to the show is making a profound difference in this world by using love as his main weapon. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard welcome the CEO of preemptivelove.org, Jeremy Courtney, to this week’s amazing show. Listen and be inspired as Jeremy tells his greatest #NeverQuit story and why he moved his wife and children to Iraq in order to feed 25,000 people a day in the heart of ISIS controlled territory. Jeremy’s team is unlike almost every other non-profit aid organization that exists, seeking to be “first in, and last to leave.” He literally walks the walk in the enemy’s backyard. What makes a man travel into the heart of the enemy? Find out in this weeks epic TNQ Podcast episode as Marcus, Rut and the Wizard dive deep into Jeremy’s mission in life. The stories you hear will give you hope, inspire you to do more, and leave you in awe of his mission to use love as a primary weapon for change. After listening to this incredible show, please visit Preemptive Love via the link below. At this very moment he and his team are in Mosul, Iraq feeding thousands and need our help. “Great Stories Ignite Legends” The post Jeremy Courtney – Relief to ISIS victims from the front lines – Preemptive Love CEO – Feeding 25,000+ in Iraq and Syria – Extreme servitude appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.

It’s rare when we meet someone who can change our perception of ourselves and our struggles instantaneously. The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to bring one of those people to the show this week. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard welcome, retired Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills. Travis is one of only five quadruple amputees from the Iraq and Afghan Wars. Prepare yourself as Travis tells his greatest #neverquitstory and vividly describes the challenges of learning to thrive with no arms and no legs. SSG Mills has taken this devastating blow and turned it into a profound blessing for himself, his family, and all the veterans and their families he helps on a regular basis. Travis transcends the human condition and effortlessly inspires all those he comes in contact with. Stand by for this week’s epic #TNQPodcast episode. “Never give up. Never Quit.” #Greatstoriesignitelegends Support the show.

Have you ever felt like you were born to do something? Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard as they welcome NFL sensation, Christian McCaffrey to this week’s episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast. Listen to Christian tell his greatest #neverquitstory and how from his breakout year as a sophomore at Stanford he realized achieving his dream was all about working his butt off. As the son of a former NFL player, from an early age, along with all of his brothers, he began to understand that nothing is given to anyone. Hard work and an ultra-competitive attitude are what it takes to reach the highest level of sport. Stand by as this true professional shares his innate insight with all of you. #GreatStoriesIgniteLegends Support the show.

How much is your freedom worth? The TNQ Podcast is proud to welcome Kwame Ajamu to this weeks show. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and the Wizard as they get down and dirty with Kwame’s #neverquitstory and how a teenage boy learns to deal with life on Death Row. For 28 years Kwame endured one of the worst possible situations known to humanity, lack of freedom. However, losing his freedom because of a lie didn’t destroy him but instead built him into the definition of Never Quit. Stand by to experience a truly inspiring show that will definitely motivate you to embrace your own freedom. #GreatStoriesIgniteLegends Support the show.

What makes a man want to become a Navy SEAL? What makes a man want to serve at the most elite level? What enables a man to come back from getting shot? And finally what propels a man to set a world record for wingsuit freefall? Andy Stumpf has all those answers along with his greatest Never Quit story on this week’s amazing Team Never Quit Podcast. Join Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard as they welcome fellow a Frogman to inspire listeners with his remarkable humility and profound wisdom. Andy Stumpf exemplifies the #NeverQuitMindset. Prepare yourself to be motivated by one of the most accomplished guests so far on the TNQ Podcast. His dedication to improving himself and those he comes in contact with is nothing short of transformational. His commitment to his teammates, country, and most especially his family leaves us all wanting more information on how he constantly raises the bar for himself day in and day out. Find out how you too can apply his knowledge to your life. Long live the Brotherhood. Support the show.

What levels have you reached in your life? What have you seen that has changed your perspective? Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and #TheWizard as they welcome a man that illuminates the ultimate vision of the #neverquitmindset. The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome Erik Weihenmayer to this week’s show. Erik is one of the greatest climbers in the world…and he’s blind. Listen as Erik shares his greatest #neverquitstory and the unimaginable journey from losing his sight as a young boy to inspiring millions of people around the world with his clear purpose and wisdom. We promise you will see things in a whole new light. #greatstoriesignitelegends Support the show.

What can we learn from a man that was blown up and caught on fire? What the term #NeverQuit means. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #theWizard on this week’s episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast as they welcome the always inspiring Omar ‘Crispy’ Avila. Prepare to be lit up by Crispy’s insane #neverquitstory and what he learned from having his skin scrubbed off for three months. There’s no doubt Crispy will motivate the hell out of you to extinguish the negativity in your life and to start having fun. His amazing perspective will definitely light a fire in your gut. #greatstoriesignitelegends Support the show.

The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome America’s greatest extreme bowhunter and Under Armour’s longest sponsored athlete, Cameron Hanes, to the show. Mr. Never Quit himself, Marcus Luttrell, and Captain Positive, David “Rut” Rutherford bring Cam to this week’s episode of the TNQ Podcast in order for him to tell his greatest Never Quit story. Cam digs into what fueled the drive to develop his revolutionary approach to integrating athletics into bowhunting, what it’s like to beat Lance Armstrong, and his top goal of being the ultimate father. What drives a man to walk miles and miles into the bush, stalk North America’s largest game animals for days, silently approach to within fifty yards for the kill, then pack the entire animal all the way back to camp? Cam describes it in detail for us in this engaging episode. In face, Cam takes you one step farther and explains his philosophy on living a lifestyle long forgotten in our society. His authenticity is inspiring and will no doubt leave you wanting to explore your own primal side. It’s the mission of the Team Never Quit Podcast to bring you the greatest stories of perseverance, grit and determination. Marcus and Rut are committed to helping you discover the mindset that will ultimately inspire your own greatest Never Quit story. We are thankful that Cameron Hanes joined us this week in once again achieving our mission. Also, don’t forget to tune into the After Actions Report where Cam gets into the nitty gritty of the tactics he employs each and every day to drive toward success. Remember, if you feel inspired by this show, or any other TNQ podcast, please share your own greatest Never Quit story with us on the site. It’s possible your submission could wind up on the show being read and discussed by Marcus and David. Great Stories Ignite Legends! Support the show.

It’s rare that we have the opportunity to learn from truly great men. This week on the Team Never Quit Podcast you have that chance. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard are honored to welcome, Vietnam POW, Captain Charlie Plumb to the show. Listen in amazement as Captain Plumb tells his greatest #NeverQuitStory and how spending 2,103 days as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton made him stronger than he could have ever dreamed. You can torture the man but you can’t destroy his spirit. Freedom is taken for granted by so many. In this week’s TNQ Podcast you will be forced to reevaluate what matters most to you. Listen to the American Hero Captain Plumb as he describes the unbreakable spirit and what it takes to build it back up after it’s been tortured again and again. The stories from his captivity are remarkable enough, but stand by has he delivers pearls of wisdom that can help you be released from your own imprisonment. Marcus, Rut and #TheWizard have once again delivered on their mission to bring you and the rest of the Team powerful, positive content that will improve your life should you choose to apply the lessons it delivers. If this show has an impact and you feel compelled, please write into the website and share your own greatest Never Quit story with our team. It just might get you on the show as a guest. Never Quit. Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

Do you ever feel like you’re getting locked into a rut? When your life is going round and round and you’re not getting anywhere? Stand by for this week’s Team Never Podcast when Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard as they welcome the hilarious former UFC fighter and top podcast host, Brendan Schaub, to the show. Join Brendan and the team as they laugh hysterically and he shares his greatest #neverquitstories. It takes massive cojones to consistently change course in life in order to follow your dreams by reinventing yourself over and over again. Brendan helps listeners gain confidence as he outlines his incredible transitions from division one football, to the UFC, to podcast host and stand up comic, to television host and much more. This show will not only motivate you to chase your dream but also keep you laughing from beginning to end. #GreatStoriesIgniteLegends Support the show.

Stand by for this week’s incredibly explosive and gritty Team Never Quit Podcast. Navy SEAL’s, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard welcome combat veteran, adaptive athlete, and US Marine Jose Sanchez to the show. Prepare yourself for one of the rawest #neverquitstories you’ve ever heard. Jose’s incredible honesty and insight into the horrific realities of getting blown up, feeling isolated, and fighting back to normal will leave you cheering for him. This Marine has become a shining example of his selfless efforts to bring fellow veterans out of the darkness and into the light. Once again the #TNQPodcast team accomplishes their mission by providing powerful, profound, and positive content for their listeners to develop their #neverquitmindset. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

Vince Papale was a School teacher who never played a down of college football. He was a substitute teacher and part-time bartender. None of this matters because he possessed an ‘invincible’ spirit. Marcus, Rut, and the Wizard along with Vince will inspire you to begin believing that you can live out your dream if your willing to work harder than everyone else. Vince’s epic story and profound passion to inspire others will leave you wanting to face the adversity in your life and begin developing the Never Quit mindset. #GreatStoriesIgniteLegends Support the show.

This week TNQ Podcast hosts and former Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford, welcome “The Reaper,” US Army Ranger Sniper Nick Irving, as he brings to the show his riveting account of combat in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, and how it took every ounce of his formidable #NeverQuit mindset to survive. Listen in as Marcus and David dig-in deep with one of the most deadly snipers in Ranger history, to bring to light some life lessons you too can begin to apply in daily life. From nearly running out of ammunition, to sprinting a mile across open ground under fire, to being rescued moments before his team must decide to fall on their last grenade, this is one of the most gripping battlefield accounts ever heard on the TNQ Podcast. Irving shares details which paint a powerful picture of the twelve hour mission in which he and his sniper team barely survive. After the dust settles, Marcus and Dave help Nick bring out the lessons learned from not only his combat experience, but also the major challenges which awaited him after military service in the civilian world, such as PTSD and substance abuse. Once again this week, the team, along with Nick Irving, deliver on their mission to bring you some of the world’s most inspiring and impactful #NeverQuit stories. Help spread the word by sharing the show with friends and family. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

In another epic Team Never Quit Podcast, Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #The Wizard welcome Army Ranger and Range 15 star Vincent “Rocco” Vargas to this weeks show. Join this fired up crew as Vincent shares his greatest #neverquitstory and what it was like going from being an Army Ranger to following a dream of becoming an actor. Rocco gains huge popularity as a part of the hilarious Art 15 Clothing team, but also his prolific track record as a vetrepreneur. He has taken his experiences in life and made the incredible transition from Special Operations to vetrepreneur and entertainer. His lessons learned with no doubt help you begin developing the Never Quit Mindset. #Greatstoriesignitelegends Support the show.

Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford, are determined to bring the greatest #NeverQuit stories ever told to airways. The Team Never Quit Podcast once again brings you a guest that possesses information that can change your life. Marcus and Rut are honored to welcome Big Wave surfing legend and innovator, Laird Hamilton, to the show. Laird is more than an extreme big wave surfer. He’s a philosopher, fitness expert, nutrition guru, awesome family man, and a human being that understands the power of intensity and determination. Laird Hamilton has been a transformational force in the surfing world. His focused approach to push the limits in every aspect of performance has taken him to a whole new level of aquatic understanding. To many he represents to the true definition of what a ‘waterman’ means. Be prepared for a next level delivery of lifestyle philosophies as Laird explains why he’s prepared to live on the edge of discovery riding the heaviest wave in history. The TNQ Podcast will inspire you to face adversity and overcome life’s obstacles like no other podcast out there. Marcus, Rut and Laird accomplish their mission, which is to help you discover what it takes to live with the #NeverQuit mindset. Please help us share this critical information to millions of people around the world in need of some motivation that matters. Support the show.

How much are you willing to give to your country. What level of service are you capable of? The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome one of our own, Navy SEAL, Dan Crenshaw joins the team to share his remarkable #NeverQuitStory. Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and #TheWizard are fired up to be joined by this true American patriot. Dan vividly describes the story of losing his eye in combat and how it’s reshaped his sense of servitude. Don’t miss this epic show where four SEALs discuss the power of serving their country and why it critical for all of us to never lose sight of the bigger picture. No Frogman ever imagines getting permanently injured much less losing their eye on the battlefield. Dan Crenshaw as taken this devastating injury and turned it into a positive driver towards his next great calling in life. After attending the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Dan has decided to run for US Congress in his native Texas. His mission is to help bring his incredible experience as a Navy SEAL Officer to help his constituents realize the American dream too. Once again the TNQ Podcast has delivered inspiring positive content that will help you learn the #neverquitmindset. Our mission is to provide you, our dedicated loyal listeners, with information that will help you face adversity, overcome obstacles, and live a healthy meaningful life. If you have an epic Never Quit story please write us on our website and become part of Team Never Quit. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

In one of their best shows yet, Marcus Luttrell and David ‘Rut’ Rutherford slam the door shut on 2016 by welcoming one of the greatest athletes in history. Eight time Grand Slam champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and former number one player in the world, Andre Agassi, unleashes one of the most powerful Never Quit stories told on the TNQ Podcast. Andre bears all to listeners as he shares profound insight on being trapped in the expectations of others, the intoxicating allure of rebellion, and how he discovered true purpose to climb out of the ashes. Andre’s passion for helping under privileged kids succeed is unmatched and wonderfully motivating. Andre Agassi is considered by many to be one of the greatest professional tennis players ever. His explosive attitude on and off the court mesmerized us all in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. Prepare to be deeply enlightened as he explains where his angst came from and how it destroyed his career. Agassi and the TNQ Podcast team dig deep into the power of purpose and what he used to turn his whole life around to lead him to become the number one player in the world again when most pundits believed his career was over. This show will leave you speechless. Marcus and Rut have once again delivered on their mission to provide you with the very best insight on the human condition possible. They deliver a message of hope and determination that will give you perspective on this past year and begin preparing you for 2017. Learn to face adversity and overcome obstacles with the help of Andre, Marcus and Rut. Also, if you have, or know someone, with a Never Quit story, please share it here on the site. Happy New Year. Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

What do you take for granted? Your arms? Your Legs? This week on the Team Never Quit Podcast Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard are honored to welcome one of the greatest inspirations of the modern era. Kyle Maynard joins the team to tell his greatest #NeverQuitStory and why being born with no arms and no legs has given him a life he could have never dreamed of. Listen in true wonderment as Kyle talks about his flirtation with suicide as a child and his insane grit as he recently climbed Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. Kyle’s perpetual search for higher purpose is exactly what we all need to hear. Being born with Congenital Amputation for most people could be a death sentence. For Kyle Maynard is was the gift of never taking anything for granted in his amazing life. From becoming a champion wrestler in high school to writing an international best selling book, speaking to over 750,000 people and reaching millions more with his never quit story, Kyle has a perspective that transcends trivial distractions. His focus and determination to live a powerful and purposeful life will leave you without excuses. Once again the #TNQPodcast has delivered positive, inspiring content that will help their listeners face the greatest challenges life has to offer. If you are inspired by Kyle’s story please write in and share your greatest never story on the website. Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome former Navy SEAL and world-class dog breeder and trainer, Mike Ritland, to the show. Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford bring another SEAL to the TNQ Podcast in order to provide epic insight into the #NeverQuitMindset. Mike describes several never quit stories that changed his perspective and purpose in life. Mike Ritland is a 3-time New York Times Best Selling Author, owner of Trikos Dog breeding and training center, and internet influencer. Listen as Mike outlines his incredible background, how we found his passion in training Dogs, and what he knows about turning puppies into the most advanced security protection dogs on the planet. Marcus, Rut and Mike once again deliver on their promise to provide you with critical information to help you in your fight against life’s greatest challenges. Dive in to the TNQ Podcast and begin igniting your never quit mindset. Please relay your greatest never quit story with our team and you might have a chance to become a guest on the show. HOOYAH Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

What is total Human Optimization and how do we achieve it. This week on the Team Never Quit Podcast Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard welcome a man whose mission in life to help people achieve their best possible self. Onnit CEO, Aubrey Marcus joins the crew to share his greatest #NeverQuitStory and why this grand quest has become his life’s work. Aubrey and is modern day philosopher, athlete, and entrepreneur who’s insight will enlighten you to begin thinking differently on your pathway to the #NeverQuitMindset. Join the team as they explore a comprehensive outlook on improving your life in every way. Aubrey Marcus has built an incredible business around a holistic approach towards discovering what allows human beings to achieve total optimization. His insight is backed up by personal experience and actual enhancements that build the body, mind, and spirit. Once again Marcus, Rut, and The Wizard have provided positive content intended on helping you approach your greatest challenges with a new outlook and healthy performance. If you’re inspired by Aubrey’s story, please write us and share your greatest never quit story. Your submission could get you on the show. Thank you for your incredible support. Great stories ignite legends. Support the show.

What would you do if every day of your life your face felt like it was perpetually being stung by a taser gun? What type of outlook would you have if every doctor you met said there was nothing they can do for you and you were going to live the rest of your life in excruciating pain? The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to bring dedicated listener who suffers from Trigeminal Neuralgia, Brogan Woll to this weeks show. Stand by as Brogan shares her #NeverQuitStory with Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard. We promise you another remarkable story from Brogan and her incredible insights on living with pain to help you face the pain in your own life. The TNQ Podcast Team has delivered on their promise to bring a listener who dared to share their story on the website. Brogan Woll is an amazing woman who’s entire life had been crippled by a destructive disease. Imagine feeling like you were getting constantly stung by bees across your face while it was on fire. Brogan dives deep into her and her family’s efforts to stay strong and Never Quit in her fight against never ending pain. Marcus, Rut, and the Wizard are so proud to share Brogan’s story with the rest of the team. They are totally committed to bringing the most positive content available in podcasting. If you listen to Brogan’s story and feel compelled to write-in as she did, you too might end up being a guest on the show. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

In a show that will challenge your own humanity and frame of reference for this world, TNQ Podcast hosts and former Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford sit down with Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, who’s mission is rescuing children from the clutches of sex slavery. In a discussion which is simultaneously gut-wrenching and powerfully inspiring, Ballard takes you behind the scenes in order to tell his greatest #NeverQuit stories, and how O.U.R. has managed to rescue 650 victims and facilitated the arrest of more than 275 traffickers around the world. Following a calling, Ballard a father of six, took a leap of faith and walked away from a twenty-two year career with the US Department of Homeland Security, in order to found Operation Underground Railroad. It was a decision which would land him and his teams in some of the world’s darkest corners, confronting unimaginable crimes against children, and those who profit from such evil. Join us as Tim details two heart-wrenching O.U.R. missions to Colombia and Haiti, explains why his faith is critical to his Never Quit attitude, and why David applies a literal usage of “saint” to describe him. Once again, the TNQ Podcast is going to inspire you, and help you discover what it takes to live with the #NeverQuit mindset. However this week, thanks to Tim Ballard, you may also walk away with a new perspective on the world, it’s challenges, and your relation to faith. Help us spread the word about O.U.R., as well as, the incredible stories and lessons from all our other guests, by sharing the show with friends and family. Also, remember that we’d like to hear your own Never Quit story, which you can share here on our site. Support the show.

Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face. Well, not everyone. If you punch Tony Blauer in the face standby to get your ass kicked. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard are fired up to welcome Tony to this weeks episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast. Join the Team as Tony tells his