In a world where quitting is often the easiest path, Ryan Hendrickson — U.S. Special Forces Engineer and best-selling author — stands out as a beacon of unwavering dedication. Despite the life-altering event of stepping on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan which blew off his foot, Ryan's commitment to duty led him back to the battlefield time and again. Join us for an unforgettable episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast as Ryan delves into: Embracing a "we" mentality over a "me" mentality Discerning between giving your all and succumbing to quitting The stark reality of living on the edge in combat situations ---- Show Notes: 03:12 – Why Ryan wrote The Tip of the Spear 06:12 – How Ryan’s family shaped his resilience and determination 10:59 – Why Ryan chose to pursue a military path 13:05 – The rise from a navy deck hand to the Special Forces 14:15 – The struggle of adapting to civilian life 15:56 – The importance of structure and discipline in success 19:29 – Becoming mentally tough 24:51 – Special Forces training 38:47 – Mindset and mission in training 39:52 – What it means to be a Green Beret 42:20 – Ryan’s journey to becoming a Green Beret 44:54 – The role of teamwork in Special Forces selection 48:13 – Adapting to the frontlines  54:54 – Surviving an IED blast and the road to recovery 01:08:28 – Ryan’s drive to return to combat 01:13:49 – The harsh reality of returning to the battlefield 01:15:29 – Ryan’s unexpected challenges and proving his worth 01:17:17 — Overcoming fear and finding purpose 01:18:05 – Hilltop 2000: a mission of perseverance and perspective 01:22:14 – Surviving the Taliban's ambush 01:36:21 – The unending search for adrenaline 01:38:51 – How Ryan found purpose beyond the battlefield 01:39:54 – A call for mental health awareness and veteran support 01:46:03 – Confronting entitlement and embracing hard work 01:48:20 – What Being a Game Changer Means to Ryan Hendrickson ---- Links & Resources Green Berets Navy SEALs Joe Rogan Purple Heart Special Forces Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALs (BUD/S) Army Rangers The Taliban Improvised Explosive Device (IED) ---- Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify.  Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: #141 David Goggins – Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within #73 James Lawrence – Iron Cowboy: 101 Ironmans In 101 Days #210 AMMA – Failure Isn’t Final: Lessons Learned from Setbacks and Struggles