The speaker shares his experience of enlisting in the Marine Corps and goes through the process of boot camp and the school of infantry, describing the challenges, mindset, and belief systems that helped him succeed.
The guest speaker shares their experience of starting with nothing and going on to become successful in the military despite facing numerous challenges along the way.
In this episode, the speaker shares his experience of witnessing the 9/11 attacks during his Spanish class, which made him change his vision of joining the military for the calling he felt as a kid. Despite knowing the potential dangers, he decided to join active duty and serve his country.
The speaker discusses their experience with basic training in the military and how some soldiers perceived it as a waste of time. They also mention their own training schedule to reinforce the basics.
The key to leading in a new and challenging situation is to be humble and ask for advice. A successful leader is open-minded to different strategies and willing to learn from the experience of others.