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Brad Synder, From War Zones to Winning Gold
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Episode Rundown
- 00:00 Navy choice surprising, personal agency, self-assessment.
- 10:07 Routine of deployment, planning missions, intense focus.
- 15:36 Be vigilant for potential IED hazards.
- 16:35 Struggle to stay focused in combat heat.
- 25:33 Grateful for life after near-death experience.
- 29:57 Realized blindness after combat, surgery wasn't successful.
- 34:45 Frustration over unique challenges and solutions.
- 41:27 Supporting network enabled veteran to succeed athletically.
- 43:21 Fear turned to opportunity, life changed completely.
- 51:46 Doubt about value of congratulations for disability.
- 53:33 Paralympics transformed mindset, athletes are incredibly inspirational.
- 01:00:30 Passionate about academia and influencing others positively.
- 01:04:44 Sharing combat and sports experiences to inspire.
Brad's Website: https://www.bradsnyder.us/
Brad on Instgram. https://www.instagram.com/bradsnyderusa/
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