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Team Never Quit

Mathew Lehnig: Former US Navy SEAL & Combat Veteran Shares His Story Of Resilience, Overcoming Bizarre Obstacles & Achieving Success

Team Never Quit

Marcus Luttrell

Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-improvement

4.96K Ratings

🗓️ 16 August 2023

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

Mathew Lehnig is the VP of Programs at TakingPoint Leadership, a former Navy SEAL Officer, Combat Proven Veteran, and an expert in leadership development.
He draws from 30 years of experience in Naval Special Warfare, and he understands the value of building strong, resilient leaders and teams to help drive organizational success and achieve extraordinary results.
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Have you ever wondered about the mysterious and challenging world of the Navy SEALs? This week, prepare to embark on a captivating journey as we discuss the demanding realities of military life.

In our conversations Mathew Lehnig, former US Navy SEAL, we navigate through the intricacies of life decisions, military training, and the unique challenges faced during deployments. Hear first-hand accounts of the importance of camaraderie, mentorship, and maintaining a positive attitude in overcoming obstacles.

Mathew shares his inspiring journey of resilience and tenacity, from defying bizarre medical emergencies to remain in service, to successfully transitioning to the civilian world. Listen in as he generously shares insightful advice for veterans and provides a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our military heroes. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and deeply moved by these stories of human courage, unwavering determination, and profound resilience.

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Timestamps:
(0:11:39) - Influences and Decisions
(0:19:50) - Experiences and Challenges in Training
(0:22:06) - Discussion on Training and Deployments
(0:34:41) - SEAL Team Experiences and Personal Growth
(0:39:11) - Challenges and Changes in Military Service
(0:50:35) - Medical emergencies and Perseverance
(1:00:50) - Transitioning From Military to Civilian Life
(1:13:25) - Advice for Transitioning From the Military

Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:16.3

I also found a, you know, just a fascination in watching you guys develop.

0:23.6

And so for me, that was great to see.

0:25.8

And so when I was putting you guys all through SGT, at the time I wasn't really thinking

0:29.8

about, I'm going to deploy with all these guys.

0:32.4

So my job was to hone you in, make you the best that you could be.

0:37.4

And so when you went to your team, I knew eventually I was going to go back to a team, but

0:40.6

it was just when.

0:41.6

Who ain't never quit, who ain't never quit, who ain't never quit, who ain't never quit

0:45.9

radio.

0:46.9

All right, everybody.

0:49.0

Welcome back to the TNG podcast.

0:51.0

I'm your host, Marcus LaTrell.

0:54.0

One week it's my job to fire you up to ignite the legend inside of you and to push you

0:58.6

to your greatness.

0:59.6

Join me every week as I take you into my briefing room with some of the most hard charge

1:03.6

of people on the planet.

1:04.6

They're going to show you how to embrace the stuff of life, teach you the values of

1:08.4

working your ass off, and charge through whatever life throws at you.

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