Mindful Monday #491: Life Lessons From a Medal of Honor Recipient


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This week, we focus on a Medal of Honor recipient, the opening of applications for our Learning Leader Circle, a short video about risk, 21 facts about throwing good parties, and some wise words from Morgan Housel.

#656: Dakota Meyer - The Battle of Ganjgal

Dakota Meyer is a United States Marine Corps veteran and Medal of Honor recipient. At just 21 years old, Dakota's actions during the Battle of Ganjgal in Afghanistan saved many lives when he repeatedly went against his orders and drove into a Taliban ambush zone to rescue trapped soldiers. He became the first living Marine in more than 40 years to receive the Medal of Honor. We discuss Leadership Under Fire, The Loyalty Question, and What America Needs Right Now. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

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It's All Risky

"If you think trying is risky, wait til they hand you the bill for not trying." A short video on risk.

21 Facts About Throwing Good Parties

I thought this essay had useful facts about hosting people... It goes beyond just parties.

Wise Words

“Everyone belongs to a tribe and underestimates how influential that tribe is on their thinking." - Morgan Housel

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