In this week's episode, we learn the story of Thom Shea. Thom is a retired Navy SEAL who served with the U. S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor. He served in 3 wars and led a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009, earning a Silver Star, Bronze Star and other awards and distinctions. He's the author of 2 books, has trained thousands in leadership, and is the host of The Unbreakable Podcast. He tells his story of the importance of failure and how his failures shaped his life.

Great Reads By Thom Shea: Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life

Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos

Key Takeaways

- Failure is a driver for success.

- People quit because other options are more appealing. Don't give yourself the option of quitting.

- Practice more than anyone else if you want to do something hard.

- To overcome adversity, find someone to support you who will demand you to be better.

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More About Rod Cate and Get Back Up:

On August 14, 1981, Rod broke his neck while making a tackle that left him paralyzed from the neck down. In a split second, he went from athlete to quadriplegic. Get Back Up is the story of Rod's life journey and provides a detailed account of what it’s like to be handicapped, how to overcome it and how to thrive. The book gives you a look into trying legal cases through the eyes of a handicapped lawyer. The book’s purpose is to hopefully motivate you to not allow life’s sometimes devastating twists and turns ruin your quest for a great life. If your life is perfect and you have never suffered a tragedy, this book may not be for you. For the rest of us who have hit a bump or two on the road of life and are still trying to make it happen, this is your book.