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Crooked Butterfly Podcast

This is me, sharing where I'm arriving in thoughts, perspectives, and ideas after a dynamic 21 years serving in the Marine Corps and wrestling with "Who Am I"; authentically, and Who Do I Want To Be" now that the military construct is not forcibly shadowing my life. I've found that Nature and tackling the physical & emotional challenges of ultra endurance adventuring provide more insight and clarity on the why's of my experiences and the where's that I can seek for continued personal growth.

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Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
153
Years Active
2018 - 2024
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Being Busy, Essentialism, Know It Alls, & Wholesome TV

Being Busy, Essentialism, Know It Alls, & Wholesome TV

Just a bunch of stuff that I've had on my mind for the last 3 weeks.

00:46:49  |   Thu 18 Aug 2022
Self Care Thoughts

Self Care Thoughts

I 'm pretty sure we've all heard and/or used the phrase "An empty well can fill another's cup." Or something to that effect. 

I never really thought of my well ever really getting that close to danger…

00:27:28  |   Wed 20 Jul 2022
Project Warman Stuff

Project Warman Stuff

Had an opportunity to talk to Connor to capture some thoughts on Diesel Days, Big Fish Fundraiser and a few random happenings after he processed the past few weeks with a handful of other participant…

00:54:48  |   Wed 06 Jul 2022
Wrestling w/ OK

Wrestling w/ OK

The last few weeks/month I've been struggling with a lot of internal dialogue regarding whether I'm Ok: not as OK as I think I am and/or more OK than 'they' want or need  me to be.

I dunno. But, I pro…

00:35:48  |   Tue 21 Jun 2022
Building Wealth

Building Wealth

Finally recording some thoughts regarding a podcast I listened to a few months ago.

Naval Ravikant - How to Build Wealth @Jorgenson's Soundbox

Boyd Varty - The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life on @ The Tim…

00:44:34  |   Thu 09 Jun 2022
Chasing Bigger, Better, More...

Chasing Bigger, Better, More...

I've been thinking a lot about exploring capacity, experiences, and margins. Specifically in regards to these challenges and physical events I find myself endeavoring towards. A sense of adventure th…

00:48:30  |   Thu 02 Jun 2022
Back in the Saddle

Back in the Saddle

First podcast in a while; January. Felt good to find this again and just some ramble about tasks and being busy.

Committed to digging in again and not falling into my own trap of moving goalposts.

00:22:35  |   Fri 27 May 2022
A Veteran Entitlement Conversation

A Veteran Entitlement Conversation

Just a little conversation how I see things when it comes to thinking we're special.

00:43:41  |   Mon 24 Jan 2022
New Year & Holiday Reflection

New Year & Holiday Reflection

Not sure what the New Year will bring in regards to episodes, but I guarantee they will be authentic.

00:22:51  |   Sun 09 Jan 2022
Essential Ingredient Required for Change

Essential Ingredient Required for Change

A massive ramble as I am working on a couple of things still in my head.

Necessity or Genuine Desire as an essential requirement for true change?

Then somehow I ended up on Informed vs Influenced which…

00:28:42  |   Thu 02 Dec 2021
Courage to be Yourself

Courage to be Yourself

Pulling from the IG post yesterday to elaborate a little.

Why feign to fit in when it creates a dissonance inside yourself, assumes a lot about what other's intentions & fancy, and over time increases…

00:26:24  |   Sun 07 Nov 2021
Recharged by the Good Life

Recharged by the Good Life

Back from hunting for a week up in Montana with some amazing people. It's hard not to feel recharged after spending time with a caliber/ quality group on a ranch living the good life. 

00:21:27  |   Thu 16 Sep 2021
Lead, Don't Chase

Lead, Don't Chase

Lead, Don't Chase.

It's something that a good friend and mentor said to me once and that he holds it close to when leading his business. I'm finding it strikingly relevant lately as I look into friend…

00:14:53  |   Wed 08 Sep 2021
This is Leadership? Pfft.

This is Leadership? Pfft.

People who do not truly know what Leadership is and cannot get away from their own personal interest/ ego should not be Leaders. Especially among the governing body of our Nation and responsible for …

00:18:42  |   Thu 26 Aug 2021
Trust. Trust Who? The Government?

Trust. Trust Who? The Government?

I find it increasingly hard to figure out who to trust these days. Certainly not the media. Certainly not the Government.

Whatever happened to Leadership. Like, true genuine Leadership?

If there was an…

00:33:47  |   Wed 18 Aug 2021
Wanting to Get Picked for the Team

Wanting to Get Picked for the Team

Coming off a two week client engagement and on the back side of coming out of the 'crud' I am finally up and sharing some thoughts again. 

 I'm sharing how I look at Leadership from a certain lens of …

00:25:53  |   Fri 06 Aug 2021
Reinforcing Consistency & How I'm Wired

Reinforcing Consistency & How I'm Wired

Spending a few moments talking about making sure how I'm influenced supports who I am and what drives me.

00:37:15  |   Thu 15 Jul 2021
Evaluating Friendship

Evaluating Friendship

Spent some time recently thinking about my needs, wants, and ability to deliver on friendship. Relationships are less than clean and there likely isn't any single blueprint given we are all different…

00:23:36  |   Thu 01 Jul 2021
BFF Fundraiser Decompress

BFF Fundraiser Decompress

Just finished up our annual fundraiser for our non-profit: www.bigfishfoundation.org and trying to sort through the fuzz I'm feeling. What a great success but it's hard not to feel a little empty and…

00:16:23  |   Wed 23 Jun 2021
Forcing Life & Karma

Forcing Life & Karma

Back from a two week hiatus. Simply wrestling with the concepts of being consistent vs trying to force things at the expense of the authenticity that I'm pursuing.

Conversation about putting negative …

00:19:19  |   Thu 10 Jun 2021
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