From Darkness to Triumph with Aaron Hale
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 1 January 2024
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
Aaron Hale is a former Navy chef and Army EOD team leader turned motivational speaker and entrepreneur, overcoming blindness and deafness to found the chocolate company Extra Ordinary Delights.
In this episode, host Larry interviews guest Aaron Hale who shares his powerful story of resilience and overcoming the odds. Aaron Hale reflects on his journey from being an all-American slacker to facing challenges in college and gaining the "Freshman 50." Determined to find his purpose, he turned to cooking, a passion he had since childhood. From being a Navy cook to becoming an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician. Aaron's journey is one of determination, adaptability, and a desire to serve their country in the best way possible.
Aaron Hale's journey begins with a comfortable job in the military. He enjoys the perks and safety that come with his position, and for a while, it feels like a cushy gig. However, he soon realizes that he craves something more. He wants to serve a greater purpose and be on the front lines of danger.
Another factor that contributes to Aaron Hale's decision to transition from comfort to danger is the nature of his job as a Navy cook. The Navy views cooks as the military equivalent of hotel restaurant management. Their duties often involve working in dining facilities on bases or in barracks, which can be mundane and unchallenging. Aaron's placement as a night clerk at the front desk of the bachelor quarters during his shore duty further reinforces his desire for something more stimulating.
Aaron's motivation to serve others and make a positive impact also drives his transition from comfort to danger. He believes that by doing his best for others, he can lead a more fulfilling life. This mindset aligns with his desire to contribute and do something greater than himself. Additionally, Aaron Hale admits that it's also fun to blow things up, highlighting his adventurous spirit and willingness to embrace the excitement and challenges that come with being an EOD technician.
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| 0:00.0 | In the journey of marriage and parenthood, time is a precious resource. |
| 0:04.0 | There's no better moment to equip yourself with the essential skills than right now. |
| 0:09.0 | Life moves swiftly and the challenges of building a strong fulfilling family life can be overwhelming if we're not prepared. |
| 0:15.0 | Listen to a realization that Brad, one of our members in the Alliance, had over the past several months with doing life with us. |
| 0:22.0 | If you were to call yourself on the phone a year ago from today, |
| 0:26.4 | what would you be telling yourself? You need help sooner. Start now, start right away, |
| 0:30.4 | and get the ball rolling because one of the things that I worry the most is that I grew up with a very fear-based type of relationship with my parents and that's what I did not want with my sons and I could see it happening with them and how I was handling and dealing with them. |
| 0:45.6 | Even at 36 years of age struggling with emotional regulation. I didn't want them to have to go through the things that I've gone through that terrified them because a year ago I was just going through the motions and then it took something major happening in our marriage and in our relationship to make me kick me into gear to do something whereas I wish I would have done this on my own and just started the hard work sooner. |
| 1:09.4 | Time is not on our side and the time is now and it's never too late to start. |
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| 1:35.0 | Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. |
| 1:37.0 | The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, |
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| 1:43.2 | We will not only impact this generation of fathers, but the next generation as well. |
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