Brad Synder, From War Zones to Winning Gold
Episode Rundown 00:00 Navy choice surprising, personal agency, self-assessment. 10:07 Routine of deployment, planning missions, intense focus. 15:36 Be vigilant for potential IED hazards. 16:35 Struggle to stay focused in combat heat. 25:33 Grateful for life after near-death experience. 29:57 Realized blindness after combat, surgery wasn't successful. 34:45 Frustration over unique challenges and solutions. 41:27 Supporting network enabled veteran to succeed athletically. 43:21 Fear turned to opportunity, life changed completely. 51:46 Doubt about value of congratulations for disability. 53:33 Paralympics transformed mindset, athletes are incredibly inspirational. 01:00:30 Passionate about academia and influencing others positively. 01:04:44 Sharing combat and sports experiences to inspire. Brad's Website: https://www.bradsnyder.us/ Brad on Instgram. https://www.instagram.com/bradsnyderusa/