Episode 6 of MCNEW: Duty. Grit. Grinds. Today, we’re talking about grit—pushing through pain and setbacks. I grew up with a simple motto: "put it to bed." This was dad's version of "rub some dirt in it." It wasn’t just about physical pain; it was a mindset. When you got knocked down, you got back up. No excuses.

I weave through this subject with stories about breaking my arm in second grade, losing a finger in a hay conveyor, and getting called into a critical emergency at work only hours after a vasectomy.

These moments taught me grit. Pain is temporary, but quitting is forever. Keep grinding.