Mentorship Matters: Navigating Civilian Life After Military Service with Mycal Anders

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Mycal Anders is a US Marine Corps veteran who served from 2008 to 2012. He is the founder of Next Level Performance Consulting and has coached 4,000 men and women since 2011. With nearly 25 years of strategic leadership experience and multiple graduate degrees from Arizona State and Thunderbird School of Global Management, Mycal understands the challenges leaders face in balancing achievement with personal well-being. He founded Next Level Performance Consulting to empower leaders to prioritize their health, eliminate stress, and create alignment between their habits and behaviors, allowing them to be present for what truly matters: health, wealth, relationships, and time.

Mycal’s vision is a world in which leaders show up as the best version of themselves, living in abundance and fulfillment. As a coach and motivational speaker, he has been featured on numerous platforms, including Radio Business X Podcast, Barbell Shrugged, Barbell Business, Gym Lords, Theta Wave, Paradise Valley Lifestyle Magazine, Team Red, White & Blue's 'The Eagle' Podcast, and is a regularly featured speaker for Charles Schwab and Amazon.

Summary

In this conversation, Mike Bledsoe interviews Michael Anders, a US Marine Corps veteran and the founder of Next Level Performance Consulting. They discuss the importance of mentorship for veterans transitioning to civilian life, the value of continuous learning and implementation, and the need to transfer military skills to civilian contexts. They also touch on the misconception that mentorship should be free and the need for individuals to invest in their own personal growth.

The conversation highlights the importance of adapting and learning new skills in a rapidly changing world. In this part of the conversation, Mycal and Mike discuss the importance of taking action and implementing what you learn. They emphasize the need to balance learning with practical application and how speed of implementation is a key factor in success. They also talk about the challenges of transitioning from the military to civilian life and the different dynamics and expectations in the business world.

Mycal shares his insights on leadership and the importance of effective communication and meeting people where they're at. They also discuss the process of mastering multiple skill sets and how they can overlap and contribute to each other. The conversation explores the challenges and mindset shifts that come with transitioning from the military to entrepreneurship.

Mycal Anders shares his experience of starting a gym and the realization that it was just a platform for something greater. They discuss the importance of mentorship and the lack of business education in trade schools. They also touch on the need for interpersonal skills and adaptability in the changing job market. Both speakers reflect on their own journeys and the time it took to feel stable and successful in their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Takeaways

Mentorship is crucial for veterans transitioning to civilian life and investing in personal growth is essential for success in business and life.
Continuous learning and the speed of implementation are key factors in achieving high performance and resilience.
Transferring military skills to civilian contexts and building relationships are valuable assets in the post-military career.
Investing in mentorship and being willing to learn new skills are necessary for personal and professional growth in a rapidly changing world. Take action and implement what you learn to avoid getting stuck in a chronic state of learning without application.
Speed of implementation is a key factor in success. Implement what you learn immediately and don't wait for the perfect moment.
Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be challenging, and it's important to adapt to the different dynamics and expectations in the business world.
Effective leadership requires meeting people where they're at and communicating from a place of desired understanding.
Mastering multiple skill sets can lead to new inventions, industries, and opportunities for growth. Transitioning from the military to entrepreneurship can be challenging and requires a mindset shift.
Starting a business is often just a platform for something greater.
Mentorship is crucial for success in entrepreneurship, and the lack of business education in trade schools is a common problem.
Interpersonal skills and adaptability are essential in the changing job market.
It can take several years to feel stable and successful in entrepreneurship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
05:13 Transitioning to Civilian Life and Pursuing Opportunities
10:15 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptability
15:11 Effective Communication and Leadership
27:02 Teaching Leadership and Character Development
29:23 Transitioning from the military to civilian life
34:44 The challenge of finding balance in leadership
41:40 The importance of trust and empowerment in teams
48:31 The journey of self-discovery and finding one's purpose
53:25 Adapting to the decentralized and entrepreneurial world
55:08 Transitioning from the military to civilian life
57:31 Adapting communication skills to the civilian workplace
59:58 The power of strategic language
01:02:37 Challenges and setbacks in entrepreneurship
01:05:57 Overcoming obstacles and finding success
01:18:16 Introduction and the Importance of Mentorship
01:20:14 Accessing Valuable Knowledge and Experiences
01:24:28 Investing in Mentorship
01:27:58 Being Ready for Mentorship
01:30:48 Embracing Growth and Attracting Better People
01:32:40 Building Your Empire and Not Leaving Yourself Behind
01:33:24 New Chapter