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Courage and Connection: John Lee Dumas on Military Life and Mental Health
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From Military Service to Entrepreneurship: John’s Journey of Resilience and Transition
In this compelling episode, John shares his journey from being an Army officer to becoming an entrepreneur post-9/11. He reflects on the impacts of 9/11, his service in Iraq, and the emotional and psychological toll of his military experience, which later manifested as PTSD. John discusses his transition back to civilian life, his battle with mental health, and how military principles guided his entrepreneurial ventures. The conversation highlights the importance of mental health support, the power of sharing stories, and the significance of surrounding oneself with a trustworthy support network. Elaine Lindsay emphasizes the need to ask for help and the value of sharing burdens among trusted companions.
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:23 The Impact of 9/11 on Military Career
02:23 Deployment and Mental Health Challenges
03:23 Transition to Civilian Life and PTSD
06:03 Entrepreneurial Lessons from Military Experience
08:51 The Importance of Mental Health Support
13:49 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
Bio:
John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, the first and still only daily podcast in the world that interviews the most successful and inspiring Entrepreneurs. With over 160 million listens of his 4500+ episodes, JLD has turned Entrepreneurs On Fire into a media empire and is just getting started.
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