Order of Man BEAR HANDLON | Too Dumb to Fail?
Dec 3, 2024
Bear Handlon, a former Navy SEAL and Yale graduate, now leads Born Primitive, a successful apparel brand. He discusses the struggles veterans face, particularly within the VA system, and emphasizes the importance of advocating for their rights. Bear shares his entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges of launching a business while serving, and stresses the need to embrace risk for personal growth. He also touches on balancing relationships and pursuing passions despite opposition, while urging younger generations to seize opportunities and learn from failures.
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Massive Debt Relief for Veterans
- Born Primitive raised $11 million to pay off over 6,000 veterans' medical bills in a few days.
- Bear Handlon personally contacted debt recipients and learned the profound impact on their lives.
Earning Veteran Benefits
- Many veterans manipulate disability claims, straining government resources.
- Bear rejects veteran discounts personally, believing benefits should be earned and reserved for the truly deserving.
Building Born Primitive Slowly
- Bear started Born Primitive before joining the Navy SEALs, working on it for over six years without a paycheck.
- They reinvested all earnings and faced constant stress with little free time but refused to quit.