The Epitome of Grit with Tom Deierlein

In this episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, hosts John
McMahon and John Kaplan are joined by Tom Deierlein, a West Point
graduate, serial entrepreneur, Wounded Warrior, and Angel
Investor. Deierlein shares his extraordinary journey from being
an Airborne Ranger and Bronze Star recipient to becoming the CEO
of Thundercat Technology. He recounts his return to active duty
at age 38, being critically wounded in Iraq, and his inspiring
recovery at Walter Reed. Focused on the theme of grit, Deierlein
discusses the importance of persistence, resilience, and
long-term goals in overcoming obstacles, using examples from his
life and referencing Angela Duckworth's studies on grit. This
episode is a powerful testament to the strength of character and
determination needed to achieve greatness despite adversity.


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


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Deierlein:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdeierlein/


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HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT


[00:03:53] Tom's Early Career and Sales Background
[00:05:59] Transition to PTC and the Dot-Com Era
[00:10:22] The Call Back to Military Service
[00:16:15] Deployment and Civil Affairs in Iraq
[00:20:33] The Sniper Attack and Aftermath
[00:30:09] The Body's Healing Process
[00:30:35] The Challenge of Standing Up
[00:31:46] Facing Dark Days
[00:32:01] Defining Grit
[00:33:29] The Power of Persistence
[00:37:12] Rehabilitation Journey
[00:38:45] Discovering Grit
[00:42:17] Early Examples of Grit
[00:45:05] Ranger School Challenges
[00:48:21] Teaching Grit
[00:58:15] The Stockwell Paradox


HIGHLIGHT QUOTES


[00:53:17] "Excellence is not an act, but a habit."
[00:53:46] "Talent will not: nothing is more common than
unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius
is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of
educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are
omnipotent."
[00:59:58] "Confront the facts, have the discipline to
acknowledge the harsh realities of your current situation, but
maintain faith. Have an unwavering faith that you will prevail no
matter how long it takes."