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KHC 057 - Dakota Meyer

Feb 5, 2024

Marine veteran Dakota Meyer discusses his running goals, lessons from football, becoming a sniper for the Marines, construction to receiving the Medal of Honor, survivors guilt, submerged vehicle rescue, and the cost of being held back from a mission.

01:50:20

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Dakota Meyer

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Quick takeaways

In order to grow and develop, it is essential to face reality and embrace personal failures and shortcomings.

Memories serve as powerful reminders of significant moments that have shaped our lives and contributed to personal growth.

Taking action to help others in challenging and dangerous situations is a responsibility that should be embraced.

Choosing to see the good in life and finding opportunities for personal development, even in the face of adversity, can lead to transformation and happiness.

Deep dives

The Impact of Tragic Events

The speaker reflects on the profound impact of tragic events and the lessons they teach us about ourselves and our abilities to overcome challenges.

Introduction

2min

Meeting at a Party and Appreciating Positive Content

7min

Montana Knife Company and Black Rifle Coffee: Quality Products and Support for Veterans

4min

Learning from Suffering and Resiliency

17min

Facing Death and Motivation

12min

Meeting Someone in Oregon

8min

Rescuing Someone Trapped Underwater

19min

The Impact of Jocko Willink

9min

Choosing Positive Influences

24min

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Finding Redemption Through Ironman

7min

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Staying in Shape, Hunting Elk, and the Power of Mindset

3min

Join us for a discussion with Dakota Meyer, Marine veteran, CEO and founder of Own the Dash Gym and Dash Hydrate. Dakota is also the host for You’re Human Podcast and has a mindset that will make you double think the way you may be living your life!

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Connect with Dakota:

https://www.instagram.com/dakotameyer0317/

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 Intro: Shot Show & After-Dark Stories

0:04:47 Training for IronMan

0:07:10 Dakot’s Running Background

0:08:19 Dakota's Running Goals

0:12:24 Growth Comes From Being Uncomfortable

0:14:57 Lessons From Football

0:16:30 Becoming a Sniper for the Marines

0:22:20 Being a Sniper is All Mental

0:25:16 Construction to Receiving the Medal of Honor

0:32:33 Mental State After the Marines

0:39:12 Survivors Guilt & Helping Others

0:43:47 Submerged Vehicle Rescue

0:50:51 If You Have the Ability to Help People, You Should

0:52:47 Memories That Change Our Lives

0:56:47 The Cost of Being Held Back From a Mission

01:02:01 Being Held to a Standard

01:06:10 Dakota’s Upcoming Book Release: Why To What

01:07:25 Dakota’s Mentor: Jocko

01:13:16 Iron Sharpens Iron

01:20:40 Controlling How You Spend Your Time

01:26:56 Escaping The Miserable Mindset

01:32: 04 Living Off What You’ve Done, VS What You’re Doing

01:37:26 Past Decisions & the Emotions Connected to Them

01:40:22 Dakota’s Current Goals

01:46:26 Outro

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