Cleared Hot Episode 406 - Brandon Young - Army Ranger, Afghanistan, Divinity, Author, Entrepreneur, Leader
Sep 8, 2025
Brandon Young, a former US Army Ranger and co-founder of Applied Leadership Partners, shares his deep insights on leadership and personal growth. He discusses the balance between happiness and wealth, challenging societal norms, and reflects on generational differences in parenting. Humorously recounting military experiences, he emphasizes the importance of therapeutic practices and navigating transitions from combat to civilian life. Young also highlights the significance of trust in leadership and the complexities of expressing gratitude towards veterans.
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Perseverance vs Endurance
- Perseverance differs from endurance because it requires change and growth, not just continued effort.
- Brandon Young frames perseverance as five factors: change, uncertainty, acceptance, choice, and growth.
Choose Purpose Over Pain
- Choose between pain or purpose when uncertainty spikes and accept what you can control.
- Make values-aligned small choices that lead to growth instead of simply enduring.
Passive Enablement Reduces Grit
- Passive enablement and over-parenting can limit young people's opportunities to build perseverance.
- Brandon Young links helicopter parenting and protective school practices to reduced resilience.