The Bulletproof Mind with Mike Baldwin
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 31 July 2023
⏱️ 86 minutes
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Summary
Mike Baldwin is the VP of Operations for Grossman on Truth. He is also an experienced Law Enforcement Professional with a proven history in successfully working high profile and sensitive investigations, and co-author of the book "The Bulletproof Mind". In this episode, Mike shares insights on developing a bulletproof mind and cultivating resilience. He also opens up about his upbringing in Arizona, growing up in a big family with parents who loved him and adopted him.
Throughout his 21-year career in law enforcement, Mike served in various roles, including patrol officer, field training officer, SWAT team member, and detective. He found great satisfaction in investigating crimes, talking to people, and learning from them. Mike's ability to connect with others and gather information played a crucial role in his success as a detective.
Reflecting on his upbringing and the opportunities he was given through adoption, Mike expresses deep gratitude. He acknowledges that without being adopted, his life could have taken a different path, potentially leading to substance abuse or other negative outcomes. Mike credits his heavenly father for guiding him and keeping him away from such destructive paths.
Mike shares an example from his experience as a law enforcement officer, where he would interview suspects who would blame others for their actions. He would remind them that they are responsible for their choices and need to take ownership of their lives. He challenges men to examine their own actions and not use their upbringing or circumstances as an excuse for their behavior.
He discusses the importance of making choices that lead to positive outcomes. Mike mentions that individuals who grew up in dysfunctional homes have the choice to break the cycle and create a better life for themselves and their families. He encourages men to reflect on the kind of men, husbands, and fathers they want to be.
By being accountable to oneself, to others, and to a higher power, individuals are able to navigate challenges, stay motivated, and work towards their goals. Whether it is personal growth, maintaining healthy relationships, or excelling in the professional sphere, accountability plays a vital role in leading to success.
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| 0:00.0 | Resilience is not about avoiding adversity. It's about embracing challenges, learning from |
| 0:05.5 | setbacks, and rising stronger with unwavering determination. That is a quote from my guest today, |
| 0:11.7 | and 100% applicable for today's podcast. Today my guest shares why we should never ask for an |
| 0:18.1 | easy life, but instead ask and pray for the strength to persevere. He also talks about the |
| 0:24.4 | benefits of teaching core values and character to our kids and how that helps them navigate their |
| 0:29.8 | life and be more resilient themselves. He also comes on and talks about the benefits of being |
| 0:34.3 | emotionally resilient and how it's a superpower for marriage and parenting. |
| 0:41.0 | Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, leaders of families |
| 0:47.8 | and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this generation of fathers, but the next generation |
| 0:53.6 | as well. The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor because |
| 0:59.0 | of the amazing example that their fathers emulated for them. We are here to change the world. |
| 1:05.3 | We are here to change relationships. We are here to positively disrupt this generation of |
| 1:10.5 | fathers so no man goes to their grave with regrets. We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it |
| 1:17.0 | with razor-focused intention, passion, purpose, and direction. We are the Dad Edge and we're here |
| 1:26.4 | to change the game. |
| 1:41.0 | Hey, what's up, gentlemen? Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. I'm Larry Hagner, your host |
| 1:45.1 | and founder of this podcast, Show and Movement. Hope everybody's having a great, great summer. |
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