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#20 Justin Hughes - Navy SEAL/Modern-Day Da Vinci
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Published: Thu Mar 03 2022
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Justin Hughes the type of American that we can all look up to. His pride for America runs deep, all the way back to grade school. After moving back the the United States from living abroad he could not understand why his fellow Americans would bully him. In the long run it forged him into what he needed inside to become a Navy SEAL. Justin's talks in great detail about his experience fighting the Islamic State on the front lines of Mosul, Iraq. After leaving the SEAL Teams Justin has pursued becoming an artist, a hidden talent he recently discovered. Some say he is a modern day Leonardo Da Vinci. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The discussion focuses on documenting history and sacrifices, finding bad people who hurt good people, regardless of what flag they are wearing.
00:00 - 04:07 (04:07)
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Modern Warriors
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The discussion focuses on documenting history and sacrifices, finding bad people who hurt good people, regardless of what flag they are wearing. There is an ad promoting the Jeep lineup.

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A conversation about a unique military patch and the softest gummy bears leads to reminiscing about military service.
04:07 - 08:04 (03:57)
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Military, Food
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A conversation about a unique military patch and the softest gummy bears leads to reminiscing about military service.

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Experienced artists who understand the intricacies and details of modern warfare in the military are better suited to depict the subject matter accurately.
08:07 - 14:42 (06:35)
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Art and War
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Experienced artists who understand the intricacies and details of modern warfare in the military are better suited to depict the subject matter accurately. For good storytelling and accurate depiction in art, having an experience with the subject is essential.

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The podcast discusses the challenges of transitioning to normal life after being a military operator and how some individuals struggle to find their place outside of the military.
14:42 - 21:49 (07:07)
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Military Veterans
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The podcast discusses the challenges of transitioning to normal life after being a military operator and how some individuals struggle to find their place outside of the military.

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The speaker discusses the possibility of moving to a place surrounded by nature that reminds her of Tarzan's home, and wants to make it a family decision.
21:49 - 26:11 (04:22)
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Family, Decision Making
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The speaker discusses the possibility of moving to a place surrounded by nature that reminds her of Tarzan's home, and wants to make it a family decision. She also jokingly mentions the presence of rodents of unusual size in the environment.

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A group of hunters spent three to four months killing more than 200 giant rats in a foreign country, earning a reputation that led to the local government asking for their help with a rat infestation.
26:11 - 29:35 (03:23)
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Hunting
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A group of hunters spent three to four months killing more than 200 giant rats in a foreign country, earning a reputation that led to the local government asking for their help with a rat infestation.

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The speaker describes his experience of having hand surgery while awake and feeling uncomfortable during the procedure.
29:35 - 35:06 (05:31)
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Surgery
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The speaker describes his experience of having hand surgery while awake and feeling uncomfortable during the procedure.

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A family discusses the pros and cons of potentially moving abroad for work, including the benefits of socializing their children in a different culture.
35:06 - 39:29 (04:23)
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family
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A family discusses the pros and cons of potentially moving abroad for work, including the benefits of socializing their children in a different culture.

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The speaker recalls a time in high school when he and his friends made a plan to escape the campus in case of an emergency, feeling a sense of pride and adventure in the idea.
39:31 - 43:27 (03:56)
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High School
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The speaker recalls a time in high school when he and his friends made a plan to escape the campus in case of an emergency, feeling a sense of pride and adventure in the idea.

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The speaker shares their personal experience of how their parents' advice led them to attend college before joining the military.
43:27 - 48:57 (05:30)
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Education
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The speaker shares their personal experience of how their parents' advice led them to attend college before joining the military.

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The speaker discusses their initial motivation to join the military's special forces, their realization of the slim chance of becoming an officer in that community, and their continued pursuit of the special forces program.
48:57 - 54:38 (05:41)
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Military
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The speaker discusses their initial motivation to join the military's special forces, their realization of the slim chance of becoming an officer in that community, and their continued pursuit of the special forces program.

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A person recounts their experience with a Navy recruiter and how they were not actively recruiting officers at the time.
54:38 - 59:17 (04:39)
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Military Recruitment
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A person recounts their experience with a Navy recruiter and how they were not actively recruiting officers at the time.

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The speaker had a negative experience with an instructor cadre, feeling that they were being abused and the experience was worse than expected.
59:17 - 1:04:31 (05:14)
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Education
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The speaker had a negative experience with an instructor cadre, feeling that they were being abused and the experience was worse than expected.

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The speaker talks about stumbling and creating an ambiguous situation with their brother.
1:04:31 - 1:08:39 (04:08)
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Ambiguity
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The speaker talks about stumbling and creating an ambiguous situation with their brother.

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The speaker has a conversation with someone who has made a life-changing decision and talks about the thought process that went into it.
1:08:39 - 1:11:29 (02:50)
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Decision-making
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The speaker has a conversation with someone who has made a life-changing decision and talks about the thought process that went into it.

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The speaker shares his admiration and respect for his mentor's wisdom, which has helped him grow and develop.
1:11:29 - 1:14:57 (03:27)
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Mentorship
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The speaker shares his admiration and respect for his mentor's wisdom, which has helped him grow and develop. He mentions how his mentor's guidance has benefitted him and how they both went on to have successful careers independently.

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The speaker reminisces about a reunion with old friends, including inside jokes and remembering past experiences.
1:14:57 - 1:18:20 (03:23)
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memories
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The speaker reminisces about a reunion with old friends, including inside jokes and remembering past experiences.

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A former Navy SEAL describes some of the challenging experiences and memories from his training, including getting covered in sand, learning to go to the bathroom in the ocean, and running with boats.
1:18:20 - 1:21:14 (02:53)
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Navy SEALs
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A former Navy SEAL describes some of the challenging experiences and memories from his training, including getting covered in sand, learning to go to the bathroom in the ocean, and running with boats.

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A former Seal Team 5 member recounts his experience of training where one is expected to complete a task in a limited time-frame.
1:21:14 - 1:26:10 (04:55)
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Seal Team 5
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A former Seal Team 5 member recounts his experience of training where one is expected to complete a task in a limited time-frame.

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A former SEAL discusses the challenges of international operations, where countries like to put their face on the operation and the difficulty in achieving the mission.
1:26:10 - 1:29:59 (03:49)
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International Operations
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A former SEAL discusses the challenges of international operations, where countries like to put their face on the operation and the difficulty in achieving the mission.

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The speaker describes the training process in military simulators, such as the "trade at cadre" evaluating their performance and the use of compasses and tools.
1:30:02 - 1:33:34 (03:32)
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Military Training
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The speaker describes the training process in military simulators, such as the "trade at cadre" evaluating their performance and the use of compasses and tools. They note that the training differs from actual operations in the field.

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The speaker recalls his platoon's preparation before their deployment to Iraq and praises his leadership for giving them a clear picture of what to expect.
1:33:34 - 1:37:34 (03:59)
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Military
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The speaker recalls his platoon's preparation before their deployment to Iraq and praises his leadership for giving them a clear picture of what to expect.

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The speaker describes the process of deciphering military jargon, including establishing what is mortar fire and what isn't, receiving intel about potential enemy movements, and recognizing specific areas of operation.
1:37:34 - 1:46:28 (08:54)
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Military Operations
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The speaker describes the process of deciphering military jargon, including establishing what is mortar fire and what isn't, receiving intel about potential enemy movements, and recognizing specific areas of operation.

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The episode discusses the Javelin guided missile technology and its capabilities and features.
1:46:28 - 1:52:42 (06:14)
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Military Technology
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The episode discusses the Javelin guided missile technology and its capabilities and features.

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The speaker talks about the prospect of leading an invasion and ponders on the value of life, realizing that invading villages with no relation to their own is unnecessary.
1:52:42 - 1:59:43 (07:00)
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Invasion, Life, Reflection
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The speaker talks about the prospect of leading an invasion and ponders on the value of life, realizing that invading villages with no relation to their own is unnecessary.

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The speaker describes the extent and organization of the rat lines used for weapons trafficking in Mexico, mentioning the existence of tunnels connecting different regions.
1:59:43 - 2:05:45 (06:02)
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weapon trafficking
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The speaker describes the extent and organization of the rat lines used for weapons trafficking in Mexico, mentioning the existence of tunnels connecting different regions. He also depicts a hypothetical scenario of a mass shooting against a drone.

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A soldier describes how supply vehicles were getting IED on the only road to an outpost in Afghanistan, and how he and his team stopped by a tiny village along the way.
2:05:45 - 2:08:46 (03:01)
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Afghanistan
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A soldier describes how supply vehicles were getting IED on the only road to an outpost in Afghanistan, and how he and his team stopped by a tiny village along the way.

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The speaker talks about his experience with dangerous wire strips and mines in the flat which caused them to take action and remove potential hazards, showing that it is important to be aware of dangers in all situations.
2:08:46 - 2:15:00 (06:13)
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Safety
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The speaker talks about his experience with dangerous wire strips and mines in the flat which caused them to take action and remove potential hazards, showing that it is important to be aware of dangers in all situations.

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A string of nonsensical words followed by a brief anecdote about a vehicle.
2:15:00 - 2:18:42 (03:42)
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N/A
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A string of nonsensical words followed by a brief anecdote about a vehicle.

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The discussion revolves around the topic of warfare and violence among humans, exploring how some people can be so deeply convicted that they would go to the extent of causing physical harm to others.
2:18:42 - 2:23:42 (05:00)
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Violence
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The discussion revolves around the topic of warfare and violence among humans, exploring how some people can be so deeply convicted that they would go to the extent of causing physical harm to others.

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The transcript snippet contains unintelligible statements and lacks a clear topic or context.
2:23:43 - 2:29:00 (05:17)
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None
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The transcript snippet contains unintelligible statements and lacks a clear topic or context.

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The speaker recounts their experience of relocating with a flock of sheep and having to find temporary spots to house them.
2:29:02 - 2:33:41 (04:39)
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Sheep farming
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The speaker recounts their experience of relocating with a flock of sheep and having to find temporary spots to house them.

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The speaker recounts experiencing a drone attack and jokingly telling "M" to join in on the fun.
2:33:42 - 2:37:55 (04:13)
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Drones
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The speaker recounts experiencing a drone attack and jokingly telling "M" to join in on the fun.

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A teammate in a dangerous situation goes above and beyond to ensure an injured comrade is safe and receives medical attention.
2:37:55 - 2:40:42 (02:47)
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Teamwork
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A teammate in a dangerous situation goes above and beyond to ensure an injured comrade is safe and receives medical attention.

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The speaker describes hearing a sound while using a portable propane tank in front of a building with rebar in Mosul, which was mostly cleared by January and February.
2:40:42 - 2:44:57 (04:15)
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Mosul
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The speaker describes hearing a sound while using a portable propane tank in front of a building with rebar in Mosul, which was mostly cleared by January and February.

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The speaker describes giving precise coordinates for a military mission, including building a fortified position with white rocks and labeling targets.
2:44:57 - 2:48:02 (03:05)
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Military Tactics
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The speaker describes giving precise coordinates for a military mission, including building a fortified position with white rocks and labeling targets.

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The difficulty of providing support without being too aggressive in war zones and the prevalence of booby-trapped buildings, making it difficult to help and support the people and troops fighting in the area.
2:48:02 - 2:52:55 (04:53)
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War zones
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The difficulty of providing support without being too aggressive in war zones and the prevalence of booby-trapped buildings, making it difficult to help and support the people and troops fighting in the area.

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The speaker discusses his desire and opportunities for deployment and his consideration for his family while being an Army.
2:52:55 - 2:59:43 (06:48)
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Deployment
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The speaker discusses his desire and opportunities for deployment and his consideration for his family while being an Army.

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The speaker discusses their desire to balance their family life and their obsession for ownership in their community and reputation with the teams they are involved with.
2:59:43 - 3:04:07 (04:24)
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Family, Community, Ownership, Reputation
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The speaker discusses their desire to balance their family life and their obsession for ownership in their community and reputation with the teams they are involved with. They also question why more focus isn't put on working out home life and community issues together.

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A former Navy Seal talks about how he found purpose during his deployment in Iraq and how other service members can find their own purpose after leaving the military.
3:04:07 - 3:09:15 (05:08)
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Military/Service
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A former Navy Seal talks about how he found purpose during his deployment in Iraq and how other service members can find their own purpose after leaving the military.

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A man recounts searching for a picture of a bronze eagle with wrapped wings while his wife watches Netflix.
3:09:15 - 3:12:03 (02:48)
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Eagles
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A man recounts searching for a picture of a bronze eagle with wrapped wings while his wife watches Netflix.

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Two guys were able to spread the word about their products through the grapevine, which proved to be very effective as they were selling out of stock.
3:12:03 - 3:15:14 (03:10)
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Marketing
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Two guys were able to spread the word about their products through the grapevine, which proved to be very effective as they were selling out of stock.

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The speaker discusses receiving creative inspiration and feeling gifted by God after experiencing unexpected success in painting.
3:15:14 - 3:18:36 (03:22)
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Creativity
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The speaker discusses receiving creative inspiration and feeling gifted by God after experiencing unexpected success in painting.

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The speaker reflects on a photo that captures a moment of positivity in a difficult situation, highlighting the resilience and humor of a team facing challenges.
3:18:36 - 3:22:33 (03:57)
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Resilience
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The speaker reflects on a photo that captures a moment of positivity in a difficult situation, highlighting the resilience and humor of a team facing challenges.

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The success of espionage often lies in the ability to blend in.
3:22:33 - 3:27:02 (04:29)
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Espionage
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The success of espionage often lies in the ability to blend in. The speaker discusses the importance of finding a different cover to work under, depending on the individual's situation.

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The speaker prefers using a script to paint and believes that white space and less contrast allows for the use of texture in art, as opposed to flat color in digital images.
3:27:02 - 3:33:54 (06:51)
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Art
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The speaker prefers using a script to paint and believes that white space and less contrast allows for the use of texture in art, as opposed to flat color in digital images.

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The podcast host praises the guest for his successful transition from being a spec ops guy in his childhood to being an artist who helps create a legacy for his clients, while the guest shares his passion for painting commissions and his happy family life.
3:33:54 - 3:37:51 (03:56)
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Art
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The podcast host praises the guest for his successful transition from being a spec ops guy in his childhood to being an artist who helps create a legacy for his clients, while the guest shares his passion for painting commissions and his happy family life.

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