253. Ryan Hendrickson — Tip of the Spear: The Incredible Story of an Injured Green Beret’s Return to Battle [Encore Edition]

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

In a world where quitting is often the easiest path, Ryan Hendrickson — U.S. Special Forces Engineer and best-selling author — stands out as a beacon of unwavering dedication. Despite the life-altering event of stepping on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan which blew off his foot, Ryan's commitment to duty led him back to the battlefield time and again.

Join us for an unforgettable episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast as Ryan delves into:

• Embracing a "we" mentality over a "me" mentality
• Discerning between giving your all and succumbing to quitting
• The stark reality of living on the edge in combat situations

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Show Notes:

03:12 – Why Ryan wrote The Tip of the Spear

06:12 – How Ryan’s family shaped his resilience and determination

10:59 – Why Ryan chose to pursue a military path

13:05 – The rise from a navy deck hand to the Special Forces

14:15 – The struggle of adapting to civilian life

15:56 – The importance of structure and discipline in success

19:29 – Becoming mentally tough

24:51 – Special Forces training

38:47 – Mindset and mission in training

39:52 – What it means to be a Green Beret

42:20 – Ryan’s journey to becoming a Green Beret

44:54 – The role of teamwork in Special Forces selection

48:13 – Adapting to the frontlines

54:54 – Surviving an IED blast and the road to recovery

01:08:28 – Ryan’s drive to return to combat

01:13:49 – The harsh reality of returning to the battlefield

01:15:29 – Ryan’s unexpected challenges and proving his worth

01:17:17 — Overcoming fear and finding purpose

01:18:05 – Hilltop 2000: a mission of perseverance and perspective

01:22:14 – Surviving the Taliban's ambush

01:36:21 – The unending search for adrenaline

01:38:51 – How Ryan found purpose beyond the battlefield

01:39:54 – A call for mental health awareness and veteran support

01:46:03 – Confronting entitlement and embracing hard work

01:48:20 – What Being a Game Changer Means to Ryan Hendrickson

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Links & Resources

• Green Berets
• Navy SEALs
• Joe Rogan
• Purple Heart
• Special Forces
• Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALs (BUD/S)
• Army Rangers
• The Taliban
• Improvised Explosive Device (IED)

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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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