Summary Daniel Stinson shares his remarkable journey from a violent upbringing to joining the Marines and finding a new purpose in life. He recounts his experiences in a motorcycle club and the turning point that led him to change his path. Stinson then discusses his time in the Intel field, highlighting the challenges and unexpected twists he encountered along the way. The conversation covers Daniel Stinson's military connections, his reenlistment in the Marine Corps, his contracting work with the US government, and his experiences throughout the world. It also delves into his encounter with the Russian mob and his negotiations with Bob Goff. The conversation concludes with a discussion on his shift in focus and purpose, as well as his efforts to save orphans in Afghanistan with the support of the UAE. This conversation covers the evacuation efforts from Afghanistan, the formation of task forces and operations, the management of a 20,000-man camp, and the challenges faced during the rescue mission. It also explores the emotional moments and changing priorities, the mission of One God Foundation, and the importance of finding purpose and helping others. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the unifying power of One God and the significance of serving others. Show Links Get 1-month of FREE access to the ⁠Vet Collective Community⁠ by using discount code: NLT1UQTI Join us here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/harder-not-smarter/⁠ Episodes also available on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music. Santa 6's Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stinson-242279133/ https://www.1godfoundation.org/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:23 From Violent Upbringing to Joining the Marines 11:30 Transitioning to a New Life 25:08 Language School and Intel Field 29:08 Military Connections and Reenlistment 30:27 Special Unit in the Marine Corps 31:57 Contracting with the US Government 32:23 Learning Creole in Haiti 32:52 Support from Family 33:19 Dealing with the Russian Mob 34:18 Negotiating with Bob Goff 36:14 Escaping a Potentially Deadly Situation 39:03 Preparing to Rescue Aziz 49:53 Shift in Focus and Purpose 52:16 Efforts to Save Orphans in Afghanistan 57:21 Involvement of the UAE 58:29 Evacuation from Afghanistan 59:09 Task Forces and Operations 01:00:07 Managing a 20,000-Man Camp 01:01:06 Rescue Efforts and Excel Spreadsheets 01:02:06 Saving a Young Woman from the Taliban 01:03:00 Lying to Save Lives 01:03:27 Coordinating with PJs and Rescuing the Girl 01:04:24 Emotional Moments and Changing Priorities 01:06:01 Managing a Camp and Charter Aircraft 01:07:54 Challenges and Hard Feelings 01:09:03 The Mission of One God Foundation 01:10:23 Finding Purpose and Helping Others 01:11:10 God Moments and New Missions 01:13:59 The Three Pillars of One God Foundation 01:15:21 The Importance of Purpose 01:18:18 The Unifying Power of One God 01:24:31 Finding Purpose and Serving Others 01:26:25 Closing Remarks Takeaways Military connections can provide valuable opportunities and support throughout one's career. Negotiation skills and the ability to navigate dangerous situations are crucial in high-risk environments. Family support can be instrumental in overcoming challenges and achieving success. A shift in focus and purpose can lead to new endeavors and the desire to make a positive impact. Evacuation efforts from Afghanistan involved the coordination of various task forces and operations. Managing a large camp and facilitating the rescue of thousands of people required careful planning and organization. Lying to save lives and coordinating with PJs were crucial in rescuing individuals from the Taliban. Finding purpose and serving others can bring a sense of fulfillment and clarity in life.

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