Every one of us has the opportunity (and responsibility) to recreate ourselves from time to time, so that we can become the very best version of ourselves. Change isn't always easy. Sometimes it's insanely difficult and feels impossible. Today's guest, former Green Beret Luke Dill, shares his story of having a life-altering experience with God while working in the Middle East. Listen now to find out what happened and what he did about it, and most importantly, what that can mean for you and me and our journey to becoming our best selves. If you like this episode, please leave a positive review and be sure to subscribe to this podcast. Follow Luke on IG @sojournerfieldcraft For more tools and tactics to become a Formidable Family Man: Follow Greg Denning on IG @greg.denning Schedule a consultation call at call.FormidableFamilyMan.com Summary Luke Dill, a former Green Beret, shares his journey from a life of anger and selfishness to a life of purpose and service. After a transformative experience in the military, Luke felt called to change his ways and pursue a life centered around God. He had to make conscious efforts to redirect his thoughts and change his habits, which was challenging but necessary for his personal growth. Luke also discusses the difference between regular infantry and special forces, highlighting the importance of training, preparation, and a different mindset. He emphasizes the need to honor and forgive others, even in the face of conflict. In this conversation, Luke and Greg discuss the importance of being a protector and provider as a husband and father. They emphasize the need for psychological and emotional preparation in order to fulfill these roles effectively. Luke shares his experience of being in the military and how it impacted his perspective on family and prioritizing time with loved ones. They also discuss the importance of self-care and personal growth in order to be a dependable and reliable presence for family members. Luke talks about his business, Sojourner Fieldcraft, which focuses on teaching bushcraft and survival skills to help individuals grow closer together and develop confidence. They highlight the transformative power of these skills and the importance of being useful and prepared in all areas of life. Keywords Luke Dill, Green Beret, military, transformation, purpose, service, redirecting thoughts, changing habits, infantry, special forces, training, preparation, mindset, honor, forgiveness, protector, provider, husband, father, preparation, psychological, emotional, military, family, self-care, personal growth, Sojourner Fieldcraft, bushcraft, survival skills, transformative, useful, prepared Takeaways Transformation is possible when we make a conscious effort to redirect our thoughts and change our habits.The difference between regular infantry and special forces lies in training, preparation, and mindset.Honor and forgiveness are essential, even in the face of conflict.Having a heart at peace while being prepared to protect and fight if necessary is possible. Psychological and emotional preparation is essential for fulfilling the roles of a protector and provider as a husband and father.Prioritizing time with family and being present for them is crucial for building strong relationships.Self-care and personal growth are important for being a dependable and reliable presence for family members.Learning bushcraft and survival skills can be transformative and help individuals grow closer together.Being useful and prepared in all areas of life is a key aspect of being a protector and provider. Key Ideas Finding Peace in the Midst of PreparednessThe Power of Honor and Forgiveness in the Face of Conflict Being Useful and Prepared in All Areas of LifePrioritizing Time with Family and Being Present Sound Bites "Transformation is possible when we make a conscious effort to redirect our thoughts and change our habits.""The hardest thing that I had to do was to forgive ISIS.""There's another level we can take in every aspect of life, whether it's health, relationships, or mindset.""Psychologically, once you go down that route, you can never leave it again.""In his heart, he's killed. He murdered.""One found pleasure in it and one did not." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:10 Transformation and Finding Peace 06:34 Redirecting Thoughts and Changing Mindsets 18:27 The Difference Between the Infantry and Special Operations 24:44 The Power of Forgiveness and Honoring Human Life 30:59 Protecting with a Heart at Peace 31:12 The Role of a Protector and Provider 36:05 Being Present and Dependable for Our Families 40:38 The Power of Preparation in Manliness 45:10 Transformative Nature of Bushcraft and Survival Skills 52:19 Embracing the Role of a Protector and Provider --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-man/support
