Guest: G. Michael Hopf – Best-Selling Author & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

In this powerful episode of the Forged in the Fires Podcast, Fireman Rob sits down with G. Michael Hopf, a former U.S. Marine turned best-selling author, best known for his New World series and the widely quoted line:

"Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times."

From the battlefield to the writer’s desk, G. Michael shares his raw and unfiltered perspective on leadership, adversity, and the cycles of history that shape our future. This episode dives deep into personal discipline, mental resilience, and what it means to forge strength through struggle.

🎧 Tune in now to hear how his military experience shaped his worldview and storytelling—and how we can all apply those lessons in our daily lives.