Writing Down Your Philosophy: Francisco Garza On Not Spontaneously Deciding Life

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Today, I sit down with Francisco Garza, a former Marine Corps infantry officer, recon Marine, reservist company commander, consultant, and proud father. Mr. Garza shares his journey from joining the Marines alongside his college roommate, to serving in the reconnaissance community, to balancing civilian life, fatherhood, and corporate leadership. His story is one of resilience, philosophy, and finding balance between competing responsibilities.

In our conversation, Mr. Garza reflects on his deployments to Japan, the Middle East, and beyond, as well as the physical and mental demands of Marine Recon training. He opens up about family legacy, drawing inspiration from his grandfather’s survival in communist Hungary and his great-grandfather’s role in the Mexican Revolution. We also discuss his transition out of active duty, the challenges of leading Marines while raising four children, and the philosophy he began writing down to guide his decisions during seasons of overwhelming responsibility.

Mr. Garza explains how Stoicism and Catholicism inform his daily life as a husband, father, and professional. He emphasizes the importance of temperance, consistency, and focusing on what you can control—principles that apply equally in the military, corporate world, and parenting. We also highlight his involvement with the Reconnaissance Foundation, which supports Gold Star families and the broader recon community. 

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