Max Bush grew up in small-town Illinois chasing football dreams before finding his way into the Navy SEALs. The Teams gave him purpose and belonging, but leaving that world brought isolation, injuries, and struggles he never expected.

In this conversation, Max talks about the failures that pushed him toward the Navy, the lessons that carried him through BUD/S, and the dark transition that followed. He shares the turning points, including mentorship, coaching, and a meditation retreat that changed his life, and the moment he realized his story could help others.

Today, as Head of Customer Engagement at Sharp Performance, Max is the one standing in front of firefighters, police, and military professionals. Through raw honesty and the sword and sheath analogy, he connects his own journey to theirs and shows what it takes to stay sharp in ...