No Barriers

Episode Rundown00:00 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/