WHat does it really feel like to walk away from everything safe?In this episode, I share one of the most pivotal moments of my life — the day I resigned my commission in the U.S. Navy, packed my entire world into a car, and drove toward a future I couldn’t predict.
Most people call transitions like this “starting over,” but that’s not the truth.You’re not starting over — you’re starting fresh in unfamiliar territory, carrying all the lessons, scars, discipline, and wisdom from every chapter you’ve survived.
In 1998, I left a stable military career, a strong professional network, and a solid identity to take a risk on myself and attend Florida State University College of Law. What followed was a battle between comfort and calling, between fear and purpose, and between the life I knew and the future I hoped for.
This episode walks through:
- Why safety can become a cage
- How imposter syndrome tries to talk you out of your dreams
- The quiet, unglamorous reality of major life transitions
- The emotional turmoil of driving toward the unknown
- The unexpected blessing that confirmed I was on the right path
- Why starting fresh doesn’t erase your past — it elevates it
If you’ve ever stood at a crossroads — knowing that comfort is killing your growth, but fear is holding you back — this episode is for you.
Your next chapter won’t wait on your comfort.Sometimes the strongest thing you can do… is bet on you.
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