“Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.” -Admiral Chester Nimitz This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. During the entire war, 82 Marines were awarded the Medal of Honor; 22 Medals of Honor were awarded during the two months […]
On Leadership
“You must prepare yourself to not only survive, but to THRIVE in an environment of constant chaos…” -Uttered by many everyday in the Quantico Highlands It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. The picture accompanying this post is worth a million…easily. A Korean War era Enlisted Marine pins gold bars […]
Interview: Dr John Sullivan, Natural Approaches to Thyroid Health
The body knows how to heal itself, all it needs is the proper nutrients! John Sullivan, DC This powerful interview features Dr. Curtis and Dr. John Sullivan is the second installment in our WFO Health series, where we cover specific health topics and explore ways to boost health, energy, and vitality. This was a fun […]
EP 016 Modern Renaissance Man: Interview with Josh Jabin, COO-Travis Manion Foundation
Ren·ais·sance man: NOUN /ˈˌrenəˈˌsäns man/ a person with many talents or areas of knowledge. In this episode we sat down for an interview with a true modern day renaissance man. Our guest is Josh Jabin, Chief Operation Officer for the Travis Manion Foundation, which has become one of the most impactful Veteran Service Organizations in […]
Ep 013 Lessons in Perseverance: Ultra Marathon Man
In this episode, Lt Col Story shares his experiences, lessons, and insights after participating in a brutal 31 mile Ultra-marathon . This episode provides practical thoughts on preparedness and the value of pushing through uncomfortable situations. Through perseverance during difficult moments, we gain powerful insights. In moments of pain, we can strengthen determination and the […]
You can go pro: Finding Passion, Purpose, Mission
In this episode, Lt Col Story launches an important discussion about the value of assessing where you are in life. Your hosts explore the importance of pursuing one’s passions and raising awareness to the pitfalls of living an unconscious life. So many people live lives without passion, purpose or direction. They desperately seek something, yet […]
The Everyday Athlete
I’m a believer in challenging myself and overcoming challenges by doing things I’ve never done before. –Alexandra Daddario In this episode, we cover how basic everyday fitness prepares you for success, limits injuries, and expands your personal possibility in the world. Your success in life depends in large part in how well you maintain base […]
Dealing with A-Holes: Intro to Stoicism
Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed—and you haven’t been. –Marcus Aurelius Ep002 jumps right into the study of stoicism, a favorite philosophy of both Dr. Curtis and Lt. Col Story. Join us as we explore how proper mindset allows us to overcome negativity from others and adverse situations. Show Notes: Chris mentions […]