Episode notes
🎙 Episode 10 Zach Polega — From Ranger School to Running Across America - Grit, Leadership, and Doing Hard Things
Show Notes:
In this episode, I’m joined by Zach Polega - West Point graduate, U.S. Army Ranger, endurance athlete, and someone who literally ran across the United States.
We dive into:
- What it takes to earn the Ranger tab and lead through adversity
- Lessons in grit and growth from his time at West Point
- How military training shaped his mindset as an athlete
- The story behind the 3,000-mile relay run across America
- Why suffering, community, and service go hand in hand
This one’s about leadership under pressure, embracing the suck, and doing hard things for something bigger than yourself.
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