Casual Convos

It takes grit to grow and persevere.  Two members of the Casual Convos hosting crew, Col. Mark Shuster, USMC, and US Air Force Veteran, Oscar Vaughn, share the challenges they faced adapting to civilian life and how they made it through on sheer passion.  They also reflect on the work of author, Angela Duckworth, and her NYT best selling book, Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
 
 
In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”
 - Excerpted from the Author's website
 
 
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An Air Force veteran, real estate agent, business owner and host of The American Dream TV Colorado Springs (ADTV COS), Clint Jordan is an energetic and charismatic success story.  He could do a lot of self promotion with his TV program but that wouldn't reflect his true nature.  He's chosen instead to dedicate ADTV COS to shining the light on members of the community he says give back more than they take.  In the next installment of ADTV, he features Jay Cimino, owner of the Phil Long Auto Group, founder of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, and retired Colonel Bob McLaughlin, Mt. Carmel Executive Director.

Unscripted and a little unhinged at times, this podcast features three men of the military working hard to live their best lives for themselves, their families and the people in their orbits who depend on them.  Enjoy this Casual Convo with Col. Mark Shuster, USMC; Oscar Vaughn, USAF Ret. and Veterans Voice host, Mike Lewis, USN Reserves, Ret.    

 
As happens on occasion, we've hit the record button, we're starting an interview and a whole other conversation erupts.  In this case, an Army veteran said, "...Vikings...", to a Navy veteran.  As in the football team.  Enjoy what happened next...