#34: Ryan "Birdman" Parrott - Navy SEAL on finding your "Why", helping Veterans, and the process of joining the #1 Fighting Force in the World
Description
Ryan "Birdman" Parrott is a US Navy SEAL and joins us on the podcast to give us an inside look at the BUD/S training process, his life prior to joining up, his philanthropy work with Veterans and so much more. Enjoy the Climb!
Links:
Birds Eye View Project
Ryan Birdman Parrott on Instagram
Sons of the Flag book by Ryan Parrot
Topics:
(2:13 ) - Ryan’s background and upbringing
(10:26 ) - What resistance did you face from family and friends during this time?
(12:08 ) - What fire was lit inside you in the aftermath of 9/11?
(16:40 ) - Ryan’s experience at BUD/S
931:37 ) - What are your thoughts on the nature vs. nurture aspect of being able to become a SEAL?
(35:03 ) - Hell Week
(44:51 ) - Is there something you learned about yourself during that time?
(45:44 ) - Appreciation for the folks who choose to serve
(46:57 ) - The nature of being a SEAL & traumas of the military
(58:08 ) - Why don’t we do a good job of taking care of our veterans?
(1:02:45 ) - What can listeners do to help?
(1:06:45 ) - What’s something that no one knows about you?
(1:10:47 ) - What do you want people to know about you?
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