Sid Stockdale, speaker and author, shares powerful insights from his memoir about growing up as the son of Admiral James Stockdale, a POW during the Vietnam War. He reflects on his family's resilience, particularly his mother's strength, and the lessons of Stoicism his father imparted upon his return. The discussion touches on the challenges of military life, the emotional journey of coping with adversity, and the vital support military spouses provide. Sid emphasizes how these experiences shape personal and familial strength, grounded in the principles of Stoicism.
