No Way Out The Elk Hunter's Journey: Leadership, Adaptability, and Self-Discovery in the Wild with Gilbert Ornelas and Joe Giglia
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Apr 30, 2025 Join Gilbert Ornelas and Joe Giglia, passionate elk hunters and coaches from the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Network. They explore profound life lessons from elk hunting, emphasizing adaptability and self-awareness. The duo discusses how a 95% failure rate in hunting teaches perseverance. They also delve into decision-making strategies like the OODA loop, and draw parallels between hunting tactics and business leadership. Their insights highlight the importance of mentorship, teamwork, and connecting with nature for personal growth and effective leadership.
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Elk Hunting as Life Interface
- Elk hunting is an interface to teach life skills like perseverance and decision-making.
- Apply the same principles from elk hunting coaching to personal and professional development.
Manipulating Opponent's OODA Loop
- Success in elk hunting means operating inside and manipulating the animal's OODA loop.
- Passive hunters fail; active manipulation of behavior drives success.
Self as Biggest Opponent
- The toughest opponent in elk hunting is oneself, not the animal.
- Self-awareness in preparation and mental strength is crucial for success.