RCN Podcast Episode 38: Dancing with Fire

May 17, 2023
In this special “Apex Mindset” episode of the RCN Podcast, Hotshot superintendent Ben Strahan shares the life-changing lessons he has learned about life and mental health throughout his 20 year career. 3:35 Ben’s background and introduction into firefighting 11:50 The changes Ben has witnessed in firefighting and has experienced in himself throughout his career 21:15 The secret to Ben’s motivation for staying engaged in such a demanding job 24:20 Using the “5 why’s” to find the intrinsic motivation behind any goal 26:05 Ben’s shift into living authentically and how it has impacted his life 35:25 How contemplating suicide led to a massive change in Ben’s perspective and daily habits 55:10 Ben’s perspective on creating a set of values 1:05:20 How Ben got started doing the Goggins Challenge and what he’s doing with it now 1:15:40 The duality of fear and failure 1:29:00 The value of fostering a connection to nature 1:41:20 How Ben is using his company, Moment Consulting, to inspire self-leadership in his clients https://realitycapturenetwork.com/podcast/episode-38 #RealityCaptureNetwork #RCN #RCNPodcast #ApexMindset #ApexMindsetPodcast #hotshot #firefighting #wildlandfirefighter

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