HeyJaredLesser Known Operators
Lesser Known Operators is my attempt to sit down and interview as many of the military's Special Operations Forces also known as "Operators" as I possibly can. There are a lot of really great "Operators" out there that no one has ever heard about.
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129 - Alex Dekker, Green Beret, Author: Desert Heist (opens the original)
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Most veterans don’t realize that writing fiction can be more than just therapy, it can unlock a new career, reconnect you with your purpose, and even inspire the next generation of warriors. Alex Decker, a Green Beret turned novelist, shares how creating a story about clandestine adventures in the Middle East helped him navigate life after military service—and how it might do the same for you.
128 - Justin Pickering, Green Beret, Author: The Deliberate Mindset (opens the original)
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Justin Pickering, a former Green Beret and author of The Deliberate Mindset, talks about trauma, depression, and the mental health effects of combat and service. He also shares the practical mindset habits he uses to manage those challenges.
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