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May 26, 2025 55 mins

My friend Karl "Gus" Gustavson is a former missionary and Retired Navy SEAL with 22 years of service and 15 deployments. He currently serves as the Director of Operations for Community First Project, a non-profit that utilizes retired tier one special operators to train law enforcement to respond to high-risk, active shooter type situations.

In this week’s conversation, Gus and I discuss the value of continuous learning and skill acquisition, the significance of consistency over motivation in achieving personal and professional goals, how to prepare for high-pressure situations, and the value of building a supportive network during career transitions.

 to better navigate life's challenges.

Chapters:

  • 00:00 Embracing Adversity
  • 02:30 The Mindset of Resilience
  • 04:01 Developing Resilience Through Adversity
  • 06:21 Chunking Goals for Success
  • 09:28 Learning from Losses
  • 12:33 Flipping the Switch for High Performance
  • 20:48 Navigating Career Transitions
  • 25:21 Balancing Long-Term Goals with Short-Term Actions
  • 32:22 Understanding Stress and Energy Management
  • 36:09 Community First Project: Training Law Enforcement
  • 44:10 The Pursuit of Knowledge and Skills
  • 47:57 Consistency Over Motivation

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