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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

D.J. Vanas on Unleashing Your Warrior Within EP 170

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7779 Ratings

🗓️ 2 August 2022

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I interview D.J. Vanas about his new book, which launches today, The Warrior Within: Own Your Power to Serve, Fight, Protect, and Heal. | Brought to you by Masterworks (https://www.masterworks.io/)  promo code PASSION. D.J. Vanas is an internationally-acclaimed speaker for Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of tribal nations, and over 7,000 audiences nationwide. An enrolled member of the Ottawa Tribe of Michigan and a former U.S. Air Force officer, he inspires others to practically apply the power of the warrior spirit in business and life. He is the author of The Tiny Warrior and Spirit on the Run and was featured in the PBS film The Warrior Tradition. He hosted the Discovering Your Warrior Spirit show on PBS. He lives in San Diego. Purchase The Warrior Within: https://amzn.to/3bjvX5h (Amazon Link) --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/dj-vanas-on-unleashing-your-warrior-within/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You to Our Sponsors This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks, the first platform for buying and selling shares representing an investment in iconic artwork. Invest in Fractional Shares in Art Earn a Return when the Art Sells. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code PASSION> What I Discuss With D.J. Vanas about the Warrior Within Drawing inspiration from Native American philosophy and tradition, D.J. discusses how The Warrior Within showcases a new standard of personal power in the face of overwhelming disorder. A genuine warrior is not the most formidable or most courageous person in the room. A real warrior is committed to self-proficiency, knows how to navigate life's transitions and disruption, converts setbacks into possibilities for accomplishment, refuses to give up, and most importantly, always fights for something greater than the self.
  • How going through the Sundance Ceremony transformed his life and image of being a warrior.
  • Air Force Academy experiences
  • What a warrior is and what a warrior is not.
  • What is the difference between a fighter and a warrior?
  • Intentional desire to serve in the right way.
  • The importance of each of us finding our own tribe.
  • Why can't we be a warrior when we're falling apart inside?
  • How can you apply the warrior spirit to overcome perfectionism?
  • Why Humility is the great equalizer.
Where to Find D.J. Vanas: * Website: https://nativediscovery.com/  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djvanas/  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.j.vanas/  Show Links * My solo episode on Why Do We Fail to Take Responsibility for our Life: https://passionstruck.com/why-we-fail-to-take-responsibility-for-our-life/  * My interview with screenwriter and director Abi Morgan on the power of Hope in our lives: https://passionstruck.com/abi-morgan-on-the-importance-of-hope/  * My interview with Kurt Wilkin on his new book Who's Your Mike? We discuss the people you will encounter on your entrepreneurial journey: https://passionstruck.com/kurt-wilkin-on-whos-your-mike/  * My interview with Kara Robinson Chamberlain on how she escaped from a kidnapp ning by a serial killer: https://passionstruck.com/kara-robinson-chamberlain-be-vigilant/  * My interview with Jean Oelwang on the power of partnerships: https://passionstruck.com/jean-oelwang-what-will-you-love-into-being/  * My interview with Katy Milkman, Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  * My interview with Michael Slepian Ph.D.:  https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Admiral Sandy Stosz on how to lead in unchartered waters: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/  * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/   -- John R. Miles is the CEO, and Founder of PASSION STRUCK®, the first of its kind company, focused on impacting real change by teaching people how to live Intentionally. He is on a mission to help people live a no-regrets life that exalts their victories and lets them know they matter in the world. For over two decades, he built his own career applying his research of passion struck leadership, first becoming a Fortune 50 CIO and then a multi-industry CEO. He is the executive producer and host of the top-ranked Passion Struck Podcast, selected as one of the Top 50 most inspirational podcasts in 2022. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast  

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Coming up next on the Passion Struck Podcast,

0:02.8

he simply said, you're a warrior now.

0:05.0

What that meant to me was very different than the stuff I grew up watching on TV and in movies.

0:10.0

It wasn't that Hollywood image in our tribal communities,

0:13.3

our warriors were all about service.

0:15.5

It was about taking our creator,

0:16.9

giving talent and ability,

0:18.2

developing that over a lifetime so we could be an asset

0:20.7

where benefit to the tribe that we served.

0:23.4

It was somebody who fought for something bigger than their own personal welfare,

0:26.8

somebody who led by example, not perfect example,

0:29.7

but by good example.

0:31.2

And somebody who at the end of the day asked,

0:33.2

not what can I get,

0:35.1

but what can I do for someone else?

0:36.9

Welcome to Passion Struck.

0:38.3

Hi, I'm your host, John Armeils.

0:40.2

And on the show, we decipher the secrets,

0:42.9

tips and guidance of the world's most inspiring people

0:46.4

and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you.

0:51.1

Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality

0:55.4

so that you can become the best version of yourself.

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