Episode
#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
4:19:29
Published: Fri May 28 2021
Description
Retired Green Beret Tu Lam, CEO of Rōnin Tactics and Call of Duty Character has a conversation with Shawn Ryan to discuss how he was smuggled out of Vietnam, his 23 year military career (20 of which as a Green Beret), his dark transition into civilian life living with PTSD from a long career of war fighting in Special Operations, Lam opened up about his childhood, how he overcame Asian racism at a young age, his military career and success in the entertainment industry. He recounts a visit to the principal's office when he was in third grade where he was belittled by the mother of his bully and the administration did nothing. "She told me that my kind don't belong here and that I need to go back home to my country," said Tu Lam. "I made a promise to myself that day that I was stronger than hate." Lam fulfilled his promise, joined the Army and became a Green Beret. He served in the military for 23 years, 20 of those years in special operations. After retiring from the service he founded Ronin Tactics, became the inspiration behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Daniel "Ronin" Shinoda and Co-Host of Forged In Fire: Knife or Death on History Channel. 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
Chapters
The transcript is a mix of unrelated sentences mentioning Hyundai vehicles and a story about cross-training while being deployed in another country and being asked to fight.
00:00 - 02:38 (02:38)
Summary
The transcript is a mix of unrelated sentences mentioning Hyundai vehicles and a story about cross-training while being deployed in another country and being asked to fight.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
This podcast episode features a guest who shares his experience of being smuggled out of Vietnam at a young age, serving 23 years in the military with 20 years in special operations and his successful transition back to civilian life.
02:38 - 07:56 (05:18)
Summary
This podcast episode features a guest who shares his experience of being smuggled out of Vietnam at a young age, serving 23 years in the military with 20 years in special operations and his successful transition back to civilian life.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts his family's escape from Vietnam as refugees during the Vietnam War and the difficult circumstances surrounding his birth in a Saigon hospital.
07:56 - 14:01 (06:05)
Summary
The speaker recounts his family's escape from Vietnam as refugees during the Vietnam War and the difficult circumstances surrounding his birth in a Saigon hospital.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Author Dina Nayeri recounts her harrowing experience of fleeing Iran as a child on a refugee boat, where she and her family were crammed into a basement and had to sleep sitting up due to lack of space.
14:01 - 17:57 (03:56)
Summary
Author Dina Nayeri recounts her harrowing experience of fleeing Iran as a child on a refugee boat, where she and her family were crammed into a basement and had to sleep sitting up due to lack of space.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former refugee shares his experience growing up in a camp, where he witnessed murders for supplies and had his freedoms taken away.
17:57 - 23:11 (05:14)
Summary
A former refugee shares his experience growing up in a camp, where he witnessed murders for supplies and had his freedoms taken away. He warns of the dangers in these camps.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares their family's experience of escaping Vietnam on a fishing boat and being eventually brought to a refugee camp with the help of compassionate individuals.
23:11 - 30:13 (07:02)
Summary
The speaker shares their family's experience of escaping Vietnam on a fishing boat and being eventually brought to a refugee camp with the help of compassionate individuals. They also mention the North and South divide in Vietnam during the war.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on his difficult upbringing and how it impacted his development.
30:13 - 35:49 (05:35)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his difficult upbringing and how it impacted his development. Despite escaping poverty, he notes that the trauma from his childhood can create feelings of hate later in life.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A Vietnamese immigrant shares their experience growing up in the US with the hatred towards their people, and the challenges of starting a new life with very little.
35:49 - 42:04 (06:15)
Summary
A Vietnamese immigrant shares their experience growing up in the US with the hatred towards their people, and the challenges of starting a new life with very little.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The host interviews Mike Glover, founder of Ronan Tactics, about his journey from childhood struggles to becoming a successful Navy SEAL and entrepreneur, and asks for advice on how to overcome adversity and achieve success.
42:04 - 49:10 (07:06)
Summary
The host interviews Mike Glover, founder of Ronan Tactics, about his journey from childhood struggles to becoming a successful Navy SEAL and entrepreneur, and asks for advice on how to overcome adversity and achieve success.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Ronan talks about being asked about following a path of Bushido and his experiences growing up trying to listen in to his father's teammates' team room talks.
49:10 - 52:45 (03:34)
Summary
Ronan talks about being asked about following a path of Bushido and his experiences growing up trying to listen in to his father's teammates' team room talks.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A commando speaks to his nephew about the importance of mental toughness and determination when facing difficult challenges.
52:45 - 56:46 (04:01)
Summary
A commando speaks to his nephew about the importance of mental toughness and determination when facing difficult challenges.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on his experience with racism and how it led him to pursue martial arts training at 16 years old.
56:46 - 1:02:06 (05:20)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his experience with racism and how it led him to pursue martial arts training at 16 years old. He shares how he was bullied throughout his junior and high school years.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former military member describes his experience in Recondo training, including doing burpees on square tile floors and being sent to pre-Ranger Corps in North Carolina.
1:02:06 - 1:06:56 (04:50)
Summary
A former military member describes his experience in Recondo training, including doing burpees on square tile floors and being sent to pre-Ranger Corps in North Carolina.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses their training experience in an unstable country with the threat of Nodong missiles looming over them, and addresses the mindset needed to get through it.
1:06:56 - 1:11:05 (04:09)
Summary
The speaker discusses their training experience in an unstable country with the threat of Nodong missiles looming over them, and addresses the mindset needed to get through it.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Jocko Willink shares the harrowing story of the Batan Death March during World War II, where American and Filipino soldiers were captured and forced to march under brutal conditions by the Japanese.
1:11:05 - 1:15:32 (04:27)
Summary
Jocko Willink shares the harrowing story of the Batan Death March during World War II, where American and Filipino soldiers were captured and forced to march under brutal conditions by the Japanese. Willink discusses the physical and mental toughness required to survive such an ordeal.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts his experience of enduring a difficult and exhausting 18-mile road march in Ranger School that left him with blisters, but he managed to persevere.
1:15:33 - 1:20:02 (04:29)
Summary
The speaker recounts his experience of enduring a difficult and exhausting 18-mile road march in Ranger School that left him with blisters, but he managed to persevere.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reminisces about his first exposure to the toys of SoCal when he was 21 on an SF team, and later reflects on the transformation from the oppressed to the freeing the oppressed.
1:20:02 - 1:26:35 (06:32)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about his first exposure to the toys of SoCal when he was 21 on an SF team, and later reflects on the transformation from the oppressed to the freeing the oppressed.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the dangers of military training and how it can be more fatal than actual combat.
1:26:35 - 1:28:41 (02:06)
Summary
The speaker discusses the dangers of military training and how it can be more fatal than actual combat. He also mentions the differences in combat equipment amongst different countries.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
An individual who has experienced living in the jungle shares their story of receiving a machete and a chicken, being dropped off at a point in the wilderness, experiencing the power of tigers, and the realization that the jungle comes alive at night.
1:28:41 - 1:31:34 (02:53)
Summary
An individual who has experienced living in the jungle shares their story of receiving a machete and a chicken, being dropped off at a point in the wilderness, experiencing the power of tigers, and the realization that the jungle comes alive at night.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience of crying over a chicken he had raised, being drafted, and returning to Jungle Warfare training after graduation.
1:31:34 - 1:36:17 (04:43)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of crying over a chicken he had raised, being drafted, and returning to Jungle Warfare training after graduation.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on his childhood suffering and how it led to a realization about the root causes of terrorism.
1:36:17 - 1:43:53 (07:36)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his childhood suffering and how it led to a realization about the root causes of terrorism. As a Green Beret, he never thought back to his own experiences until he learned about the struggles of others.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former Green Beret talks about the importance of changing tactics during the rainy season, how missions are vetted, and the role of a Green Beret in training an indigenous force for combat.
1:43:53 - 1:49:09 (05:16)
Summary
A former Green Beret talks about the importance of changing tactics during the rainy season, how missions are vetted, and the role of a Green Beret in training an indigenous force for combat.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the complexities of warfare, using the example of rebels countering the Gaddafi regime in Libya, with different types of terrain requiring carefully planned operations with contingencies.
1:49:09 - 1:56:15 (07:06)
Summary
The speaker discusses the complexities of warfare, using the example of rebels countering the Gaddafi regime in Libya, with different types of terrain requiring carefully planned operations with contingencies.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience of training in Okinawan karate and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, which led him to an entirely new unit and career path.
1:56:15 - 1:59:42 (03:27)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of training in Okinawan karate and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, which led him to an entirely new unit and career path.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A fighter describes training for a UFC fight and being challenged to fight in Japanese dojos.
1:59:42 - 2:04:22 (04:40)
Summary
A fighter describes training for a UFC fight and being challenged to fight in Japanese dojos.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes his experience going through the direct support selection process, which includes physical and psychological evaluations, PT, and academics.
2:04:22 - 2:10:32 (06:10)
Summary
The speaker describes his experience going through the direct support selection process, which includes physical and psychological evaluations, PT, and academics.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about working with handlers and low vis handlers up in the embassy while being a college student.
2:10:32 - 2:18:31 (07:58)
Summary
The speaker talks about working with handlers and low vis handlers up in the embassy while being a college student. They also mention getting fired from the CIA and finding a new assignment.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former surveillance officer talks about the unique experience of working alone in dangerous situations and the importance of support in war.
2:18:31 - 2:25:30 (06:59)
Summary
A former surveillance officer talks about the unique experience of working alone in dangerous situations and the importance of support in war.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the various entities with which they cross-trained while working for the NSA and CIA, including their experiences working in non-permissive countries and running into spies from countries like China, Russia, Iran, and Israel.
2:25:30 - 2:29:47 (04:16)
Summary
The speaker discusses the various entities with which they cross-trained while working for the NSA and CIA, including their experiences working in non-permissive countries and running into spies from countries like China, Russia, Iran, and Israel.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The conversation revolves around the aftermath of the attacks in Libya and the stress it caused to the SIF teams and the Americans who were affected, with emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder.
2:29:47 - 2:37:21 (07:34)
Summary
The conversation revolves around the aftermath of the attacks in Libya and the stress it caused to the SIF teams and the Americans who were affected, with emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
In this podcast, the speaker discusses one of the hardest things to do in combat, which is leaving the team and watching them move forward without you.
2:37:21 - 2:46:55 (09:34)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses one of the hardest things to do in combat, which is leaving the team and watching them move forward without you. They also briefly touch on the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses how using medication helped them numb their emotions and stay awake during a long period of time, despite the judgement they have received from people.
2:46:55 - 2:52:25 (05:30)
Summary
The speaker discusses how using medication helped them numb their emotions and stay awake during a long period of time, despite the judgement they have received from people.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The Book of Five Rings, written by Ronan in the late 1500s, is a book about strategy and martial arts.
2:52:25 - 2:57:22 (04:57)
Summary
The Book of Five Rings, written by Ronan in the late 1500s, is a book about strategy and martial arts. It is said to teach the strategies and philosophies of warfare and dealing with conflict.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience traveling through Asia and meditating with various monks.
2:57:22 - 3:00:43 (03:21)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience traveling through Asia and meditating with various monks. He emphasizes the importance of finding inner peace and detaching oneself from negative thoughts.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A man shares his practice of casting black rocks into a circle when he has negative thoughts, allowing him to become more aware and better control his thoughts.
3:00:43 - 3:04:16 (03:33)
Summary
A man shares his practice of casting black rocks into a circle when he has negative thoughts, allowing him to become more aware and better control his thoughts.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about his past struggles with failure and how he developed his meditation practice to cope with it, allowing him to find moments of peace and joy in everyday life.
3:04:16 - 3:10:22 (06:05)
Summary
The speaker talks about his past struggles with failure and how he developed his meditation practice to cope with it, allowing him to find moments of peace and joy in everyday life.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about how his expertise in using knives, which he gained from his experience in fabricating living quarters in the jungle, helped him in a new project with WWE wrestler Bill Goldberg for a TV show.
3:10:23 - 3:16:50 (06:27)
Summary
The speaker talks about how his expertise in using knives, which he gained from his experience in fabricating living quarters in the jungle, helped him in a new project with WWE wrestler Bill Goldberg for a TV show.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about the distractions he faced during a big production, including questions about lunch and being mindful of the cameras around him.
3:16:50 - 3:21:12 (04:21)
Summary
The speaker talks about the distractions he faced during a big production, including questions about lunch and being mindful of the cameras around him.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A special forces soldier discusses his journey of healing through understanding the human brain and its connection to the body, including his experience with seeing professionals in the field of science.
3:21:12 - 3:24:10 (02:58)
Summary
A special forces soldier discusses his journey of healing through understanding the human brain and its connection to the body, including his experience with seeing professionals in the field of science.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The connection between the body and the mind can be used to change your physical and mental state.
3:24:10 - 3:28:43 (04:33)
Summary
The connection between the body and the mind can be used to change your physical and mental state. Tony Robbins believes that changing your physiology can help change your mind and how it reacts, leading to more productive and positive days.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
This podcast explores the idea that one's beliefs about a higher power can influence their actions and priorities in life.
3:28:43 - 3:31:26 (02:43)
Summary
This podcast explores the idea that one's beliefs about a higher power can influence their actions and priorities in life.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Tony Robbins breaks down life into significance, certainty, uncertainty, love and connection, highlighting that the last two are the same thing.
3:31:26 - 3:37:53 (06:27)
Summary
Tony Robbins breaks down life into significance, certainty, uncertainty, love and connection, highlighting that the last two are the same thing. Focusing on a higher standard and setting goals based on age and fitness is important in both life and business.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker explains how the brain is hardwired to react to insults and shares a technique to mitigate their effects, reminding oneself that the insulter is thinking of them and viewing them at a distance.
3:37:53 - 3:40:54 (03:01)
Summary
The speaker explains how the brain is hardwired to react to insults and shares a technique to mitigate their effects, reminding oneself that the insulter is thinking of them and viewing them at a distance.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about how leaving the military made him realize that not having kindness is not a weakness and how hate can be used as a weapon in war.
3:40:54 - 3:45:34 (04:40)
Summary
The speaker talks about how leaving the military made him realize that not having kindness is not a weakness and how hate can be used as a weapon in war.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the importance of letting go of one's ego to embrace new phases of life, such as retirement.
3:45:34 - 3:48:17 (02:43)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of letting go of one's ego to embrace new phases of life, such as retirement. They also mention the practice of changing one's physiology to eliminate negative thoughts.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A Navy SEAL discusses how constantly comparing oneself to others can hinder progress and how daily meditation can help one stay focused on the present moment.
3:48:17 - 3:51:41 (03:24)
Summary
A Navy SEAL discusses how constantly comparing oneself to others can hinder progress and how daily meditation can help one stay focused on the present moment.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about his experience of self-reflection and how it led him to make the decision to change himself for the better.
3:51:41 - 3:55:55 (04:14)
Summary
The speaker talks about his experience of self-reflection and how it led him to make the decision to change himself for the better. He reflects on a moment where he dumped his medication down the toilet and decided to take control of his own life.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A conversation about Miyamoto Musashi and his "Book of Five Rings" takes place with details about the cave where he wrote the book and the significance of the Buddhist sacred grounds.
3:55:55 - 4:02:59 (07:04)
Summary
A conversation about Miyamoto Musashi and his "Book of Five Rings" takes place with details about the cave where he wrote the book and the significance of the Buddhist sacred grounds.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Masashi's spirit inspired a path for future samurais, as ronins sought to embody the same courage and energy.
4:03:00 - 4:07:51 (04:51)
Summary
Masashi's spirit inspired a path for future samurais, as ronins sought to embody the same courage and energy. This podcast tells the story of Ronin, a successful business that started from a shared passion for martial arts and now, spearheaded by the speaker's wife, has evolved into a successful enterprise.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses how surrendering to a higher power granted them a newfound energy, allowing them to live up to the expectations of that power.
4:07:51 - 4:12:46 (04:55)
Summary
The speaker discusses how surrendering to a higher power granted them a newfound energy, allowing them to live up to the expectations of that power. Additionally, they explain that studying the workings of the mind helped them better comprehend the concept of higher power.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about the importance of pain and how it has helped shape his life.
4:12:46 - 4:16:59 (04:13)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of pain and how it has helped shape his life. He also mentions facing racism his whole life and how it relates to current events.
Episode#9 Tu Lam Former - Green Beret / Call of Duty / CEO Rōnin Tactics
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Katie Halper and Aaron Monte discuss an unconfirmed story in which a wedding planner shares that a deal breaker for her is catching a partner being breastfed by their mother.
4:16:59 - 4:18:40 (01:40)
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Katie Halper and Aaron Monte discuss an unconfirmed story in which a wedding planner shares that a deal breaker for her is catching a partner being breastfed by their mother.