Ep 315: Ranger, Green Beret Fernando Lopez Medina in the Team Room!

Welcome back to this episode of the Ones Ready Podcast! This week, we have Ranger and Green Beret Fernando Lopez Medina. His story is nothing short of amazing.

In this episode, Fernando shares his incredible military journey, starting from joining the United States Army at the age of 17 without speaking English. He became a squad leader in the 82nd Airborne Division before transitioning to the Ranger Regiment, where he experienced a different level of professionalism and training. Fernando later decided to pursue the Green Beret and successfully completed SFAS and the Q Course.

Throughout his journey, Fernando emphasized the importance of pushing through limitations, dropping ego as a leader, and constantly striving for improvement. He shares his insights into military training, self-leadership, and mindset. He highlights the need to overcome fear and take action, as well as the value of finding a mentor and surrounding oneself with a supportive community.

Fernando also discusses the significance of taking care of one's mental health and the impact it has on leadership. He stresses the importance of being fearless and taking responsibility for one's actions. Fernando's story serves as a reminder that success is possible through perseverance and a commitment to personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
11:39 Transitioning to the Ranger Regiment
31:06 Dive School and Overcoming Challenges
39:04 Taking Care of Your Team
46:13 Taking Responsibility for Your Actions
52:45 Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Passion
01:00:08 Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Goals
01:06:34 Taking Control of Your Life

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