EFR 841: GORUCK - From Green Beret to Entrepreneur, the Health Benefits of Rucking and How We Can Really Help Veterans in 2024 with Jason McCarthy

Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

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Former Green Beret and GORUCK CEO, Jason McCarthy, joins us to share his remarkable transformation from military service to entrepreneurship. Jason brings us into his world, reflecting on his journey from enlisting in the Army post-9/11 to becoming a Green Beret, and the profound impact these experiences had on his identity and ambitions. We explore the tough transition from military to civilian life, highlighting how GORUCK was born from Jason's desire to bridge these two worlds through community, camaraderie, and a mission-driven approach.

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In this episode we discuss...

(00:00) Transition From Military Service to Entrepreneurship

(06:18) The Journey to GORUCK

(19:09) Military Service Sacrifices

(31:42) Warrior Mentality and Transition Challenges

(40:05) Building Community Through Rucking

(54:14) Benefits of Rucking for Everyone

(01:06:28) Physical and Mental Benefits of Rucking

(01:09:24) Building a Business With Integrity

(01:20:36) Navigating Patriotism and Purpose

(01:29:33) Ever Forward

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