“The only easy day was yesterday.”

In this episode, Nick speaks with David W. Brown, a former Navy SEAL and author. David shares his journey from being the smallest kid in school to overcoming adversity and becoming a Navy SEAL.

What to listen for:

• Opportunities arise when you least expect them.
• Overcoming adversity builds character and resilience.
• Success is a personal definition, not a societal one.
• The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and essential.
• Facing fears reveals true strength and capability.
• Not quitting is important, but succeeding is the goal.
• Your past experiences shape your future potential.
• Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
• Mindset is crucial in overcoming life’s obstacles.
• Every evolution in life will eventually end, leading to new challenges.

“Quitting football taught me a big lesson in my life about quitting”

• Walking away from something can sometimes teach you more than sticking it out.
• One bad choice doesn’t define you; it’s how you respond that matters.
• The moment you realize you don’t like how quitting feels, you start making different choices.
• Sometimes, a mistake lights a fire in you to never make it again.
• Feeling ashamed of quitting led to a mindset shift that made future challenges non-negotiable.

“When you get an opportunity, you take it”

• If you hesitate too long, the moment might pass you by.
• Even if you don’t feel ready, stepping up is how you grow.
• You can’t always predict the outcome, but taking the leap is often worth it.
• You don’t need to have it all figured out—just start.
• The right opportunity can change everything, but only if you take it.

About David Brown

David was always the smallest person in school, yet standing just 5’3″ tall and weighing 110 pounds, he became a Navy SEAL. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he went on to become an NCIS, EPA, and Department of Interior special agent. Even though he was picked on and bullied in elementary school and was told he could not do certain things because of his size, he overcame impossible odds to be professionally successful and retire at the top of the government ranks as a Senior Executive.

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• https://instagram.com/@udtdave

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