Ep. 63: Challenge The Limits of Goliath - David Brown

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Former U.S. Navy SEAL and author of And Goliath: The Littlest SEAL's Inspirational Story About Living Your Biggest Life, David Brown, who was the unlikeliest of candidates for the world's most grueling military selection process.
Standing just 5' 3" and weighing 110 pounds, he was unlike any of the others around him who aspired to be SEALs. But through dogged determination and an iron will, he overcame every obstacle that life put in front of him to achieve his dream of becoming a SEAL.
David Brown's life has been one of perseverance, tenacity, and achievement—from childhood adventures, to love lost and found, to BUD/S, the Teams, an exciting career at NCIS, and then a steady climb to the top echelons of Federal law enforcement. And Goliath is his story through military life and what comes after—the good and the bad.
Told with raw honesty and unwavering courage, And Goliath is more than just a memoir—it's a testament to the power of perseverance. David’s inspirational tale reveals how facing your own Goliaths can lead you to live your biggest life possible.
Background: With more than three decades of experience with the federal government, including active-duty military service and Special Agent positions with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division, and The Department of Interior Office of Inspector General David W. Brown has opened a new chapter in his pursuit of happiness and authored his first book.
After seven years of active duty in the US Navy as a UDT/SEAL and twenty-eight years as a federal Special Agent, David decided to write the book he had been contemplating for decades.

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Why life is great right now (00:01:48)

3. Being on the cover of NCIS Bulletin (00:03:20)

4. Story behind Albert Einstein Quote (00:07:12)

5. Tips for filtering out the noise (00:11:00)

6. Using experiences to help others overcome obstacles and achieve greatness despite initial limitations (00:16:06)

7. Who is his David and most tenacious person in personal life (00:18:55)

8. Relationship with Admiral McRaven (00:20:40)

9. Greatest lesson in humility (00:22:10)

10. Role of self-belief in the journey throughout the book (00:24:00)

11. Something he believes to be true, but other people might think is crazy (00:29:15)

12. Using height to his advantage (00:33:30)

13. AHA Moment (00:36:30)

14. Who comes to mind when thinking of a movie image that depicts leadership (00:42:20)

15. Billboard message for everyone to see and read (00:43:36)