S3:E7 Determination

Jun 3, 2025

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Season 3, Episode 7: Determination

CDR Bob F. Zinga speaks about a master key to success: Determination.

Find out more on his latest LinkedIn Article: “Embracing the Impossible”

❝True leadership shows up when adversity strikes. Determination is refusing to retreat—no matter the pressure, no matter the cost.❞ —Bob Fabien "BZ" Zinga

❝Leading through adversity is where true leadership is forged. It’s easy to lead when everything’s smooth, but when the storm hits—that’s when your character, your faith, and your resilience are tested…And let’s not forget, adversity often announces opportunity.❞ —Ron Carpenter

❝There's more to life than being a passenger. The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.❞ —Amelia Earhart

Many of us have been told our dreams are impossible. I’ve faced that too – from countless job rejections as a student at The University of Alabama to initial failures joining the US Navy. But what if those “no’s” are actually stepping stones? In this article, I share how

#vision and #grit turned rejection into #opportunity. Learn why Walt Disney’s carousel inspired his grand vision, how Napoleon Hill’s story teaches us to persevere, and why building real cybersecurity or technical experience, even through volunteering, matters as much as certifications.

Aspiring cybersecurity pros and future leaders will find concrete advice on breaking in: from entry-level internships and DoD pathways to certifications like CompTIA Security+. The article also offers mindset tips – asking “How do you respond to rejection?” and encouraging you to hold your #vision fast, as Oprah Winfrey and Churchill did when they faced doubt.

💡 What challenge are you facing today?

👇 Drop a comment about a hurdle you’re overcoming or a goal you’re relentlessly pursuing.

Share how you plan to turn adversity into your advantage – your vision might just inspire someone else to keep going too.

👉 Forbes "My Expert Advice On Becoming A Cybersecurity Professional" (https://lnkd.in/ebVivUCR)

👉"Character Is Power: Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of Cyber and Command" (https://lnkd.in/gb-b5guC)

👉 "Dream Big and Work Hard" (https://lnkd.in/gRUfDbH5)

👉 "Speak to Me: Words to Inspire" (https://lnkd.in/gi2VS8sD)

👉 "Vision: Are you moving forward… or in circles?" by Dr. John C. Maxwell (https://lnkd.in/gYjxiVBn)

👉 "Three Feet From Gold – A Story About Perseverance" by Josh Heuser (https://lnkd.in/ggkkWHMM)

👉Book: "Think and Grow Rich" ($1.99 at https://a.co/d/2cDje7W)

👉Book: "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear (https://a.co/d/7WwF9Px)

↳ If this post has added value to you, please 👍like, ♻️repost to help spread the word, and 💨follow 👨🏾‍🦲me 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7 for more on #Cybersecurity, #EmergingTechnology, #AI, #NationalSecurity and #Leadership.

Meet me here again tomorrow, for a #Leadership, #Excellence, & #Accountability #Devotion (#LEAD: https://lnkd.in/gJuAm-xK)

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“Everything rises and falls on leadership.” -Dr. John C. Maxwell

“Leadership is the most critical skill. The world will always need leaders to lead others, deploy the next disruptive technology, or execute a business strategy.” -Coach BZ

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