Get ready to be blown away by the remarkable story of resilience exemplified by our guest, Colonel Harbough. He shares the story of his friend, a Navy Seal, Mustang officer, and a true warrior, Clay Pendergrass, who has experienced the extremes of physical and emotional rigors, battling through surgeries and near-death experiences to return to duty. His story illuminates the resilient mindset and unyielding spirit seen in special operations personnel and athletes. We take a moment to explore the power of perseverance and the human will to overcome adversity, taking inspiration from Clay's journey.Now, what if you could cultivate this resilience in your own life? Building resilience is not just about surviving the harshest of adversities, it’s about thriving amidst life's routine challenges. We explore techniques that can help you develop resilience, from the power of controlling your thoughts and slowing your breathing to practicing physical activities like yoga and meditation. Notably, we delve into how embracing different perspectives and learning to debate them amicably can further equip you to strengthen your mental resilience.But resilience doesn’t exist in a vacuum. We explore how the bedrock of resilience is optimism, goal setting, and the thrill of achievement. We contrast the optimist and the pessimist mindset and discuss their impact on resilience. We also examine how the pandemic has shifted societal attitudes and how optimism can boost productivity. Urging you to break away from the comfort of mere consumption, we challenge you to harness the power of productivity, thereby becoming an active contributor to your community. Join us in this revelatory discussion and unlock the power of resilience within.This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something. =========================== ⚡️PODCAST: Subscribe to our podcast here ➡ https://elevatemedia.buzzsprout.com/ ⚡️LAUNCH YOUR SHOW: Let's get your show off the ground and into the top 5% globally listened to shows ➡ https://www.elevatemediastudios.com/launch ⚡️Need post-recording video production help? Let's chat ➡ https://calendly.com/elevate-media-group/application ⚡️For Support inquires or Business inquiries, please email us at ➡︎ support@elevate-media-group.com Our mission here at Elevate Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs elevate their brands and make an impact through the power of video podcasting. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all our episodes or videos on the Elevate Media and Elevate Media Podcast YouTube channels. https://elevatemediastudios.com/disclaimer