126: How to Move Forward, Lead & Win with Dakota Meyer
Summary: <br> Dakota Meyer knows a thing or two about how to move forward and overcoming adversity. That’s why it was a great experience to have him on the newest episode of The Squad Room. A short review of Dakota’s life shows you some of the major obstacles he has confronted and overcome by accepting his reality: <br> <br> <br> <br> * The Battle of Ganjgal where he lost four friends and earned the Medal of Honor. * Feeling listless and without purpose after leaving the military. * Being awarded the Medal of Honor for what he feels is his biggest failure. * Accepting help after pulling the trigger on a suicide attempt. * Dealing with a high-profile divorce filmed for a reality TV show. * His diagnosis with PTSD. <br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode you’ll learn: <br> <br> <br> <br> * Why it’s important to shed the deadweight of meaningless friendships. * How he pushes himself mentally into new territory. * Why he decided to go back into public service by becoming a firefighter. * Why negativity has no place in your future plans. <br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode, Dakota lays out his prescription for leading a meaningful life, while also throwing down some hard truths about what it means to be a public servant and why you and I need to do better. Dakota is a huge supporter of law enforcement but he’s also a critical thinker who makes some valid points. If you’re the kind of cop that gets defensive at any criticism, let this be your trigger warning. <br> <br> <br> <br> But he’s not wrong. <br> <br> <br> <br> Check out the episode at any of the links below. <br> <br> <br> <br> Follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dakotameyer0317/">@dakotameyer0317</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Check out <a href="https://flipsidecanvas.com/">Flipside Canvas</a> for some cool wall art. <br> <br> <br> <br> Dakota’s <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-toward-enemy-with-dakota-meyer/id1312660781">Front Toward Enemy Podcast</a> on Apple <br> <br> <br> <br> A special thanks to <a href="https://signaturecoins.com/">Signature Coins</a> for sponsoring this episode. If you’re in the market for a great challenge coin <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDAZ9P9JhhH/">like these</a>. Use the coupon code “thesquadroom” to get $50 off your first order. <br> <br> <br> <br> Check out our store! Go to <a href="http://www.thesquadroom.net">thesquadroom.net</a> by selecting “shop” or going straight to <a href="http://www.aworthycauselife.com">aworthycauselife.com</a> In fact, our best seller this week is a shirt I call “Greater than the Critic” and it is inspired by the work we’re doing in the midst of this challenging time.<br>
