Former Navy SEAL, NFL player, and entrepreneur Clint Bruce opens up about the war most men never talk about—the battle to stay real in a world that rewards performance.
From the ball field to the battlefield to the boardroom, Clint reveals how chasing an image nearly broke him, and why authenticity is the hardest - and most important—fight of all.
Throughout this raw conversation, we explore purpose, transition, the power of curiosity, and what it really means to define your own high ground.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:19 - From Football MVP to Leadership Advocate
03:24 - Grounding Practices and Personal Reflections
04:40 - Finding and Maintaining Your High Ground
06:36 - Navigating Life's Maps: Lessons from the Field
12:08 - Lessons from Battlefields to Boardrooms
15:16 - Understanding the Human Performance Systems
17:33 - Navigating Identity and Purpose in Business
19:12 - From High-Speed Feedback to Uncertainty
23:33 - The Importance of Curiosity and Asking for Help
26:54 - Embracing Hardship and Overcoming Quit Mentality
30:19 - The Achievement Equation: Angles, Allies, and Advantages
33:21 - Forging Camaraderie Through Suffering and Curiosity
46:13 - Self-Awareness and Intentionality in Personal Choices
47:21 - Intentionalism and Self-Awareness in Running
01:33:04 - A Journey of Remembrance and Celebration
01:38:19 - Choosing Sadness: The Power of Authenticity and Connection
01:46:49 - Awkward Lunch and Draft Dilemmas
01:47:16 - Overcoming Doubt: A Football Player's Journey
01:48:05 - Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
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