Moxiecast

018: Courage, Transition and Mission, with James Butler

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Synopsis

Today we are talking to James G. Butler, a man trained as a superhuman. The Canadian Government spent more than a million dollars on his training. He is an Afghanistan veteran and was an elite military diver. His career was cut short after a catastrophic lung collapse while on a dive. In our conversation, we talk about picking up the pieces and reinventing ourselves. There is no better guide for this topic than James. Some of the highlights of the show include: How James has exemplified bravery for Mandy as he set up his business and became who he is now. He is also an incredible coach. James shares what his diving experience was like. It’s not normal for a human to be in isolation 100 feet below the surface. How Afghanistan was interspersed with naps and being on edge in a reactive state. There was heat and chaos and James was tested like never before. Developing the proper narrative to remind oneself of where you are going and what you are doing. The if then plan. Overwhelm is a choice and a strategy that