The Asset Mindset

Daniel Fielding
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The Asset Mindset Podcast helps you build mental toughness, discipline, resilience, confidence, leadership, and personal responsibility so you can perform under pressure, overcome adversity, and take ownership of your life. Hosted by former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret and bestselling author Daniel Fielding, the show features powerful conversations with warriors, leaders, entrepreneurs, experts, and high performers who share hard-earned lessons for growth, purpose, and success. Think stronger. Lead better. Become your greatest asset. Follow now. Own Your Power. New episodes weekly.

  1. 6d ago

    The Blast Took 3 Limbs—Not His Life | Bryan Anderson: Triple Amputee Mindset EP 71

    One explosion changed Bryan Anderson’s body forever—but it did not get to decide the rest of his life. In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Bryan was driving through southeast Baghdad when an explosively formed penetrator tore through his vehicle. In an instant, he lost both legs and his left hand. He was 24 years old. What followed was not simply a physical recovery. It was a fight over identity, fear, depression, acceptance, purpose, and one question: WHO AM I NOW? On this episode of The Asset Mindset Podcast, Daniel Fielding sits down with Iraq veteran and triple amputee Bryan Anderson for a raw conversation about surviving catastrophic injury, rebuilding your identity, choosing how you interpret what happens to you, and refusing to let tragedy become your entire story. Bryan remembers the explosion in vivid detail—the flash, smoke, fire, realizing his limbs were gone, and using humor while his teammates fought to save his life. But one of his hardest moments came later. Months into recovery at Walter Reed, Bryan looked at himself and wondered what kind of life he could possibly have and whether anyone could love him. Fear of the unknown turned into depression, anxiety, and panic. Then something shifted. Bryan realized he could keep staring backward at the life he had lost—or accept his new reality and start figuring out what was still possible. That decision changed everything. In this conversation: • The Iraq blast that made Bryan a triple amputee• What he remembers from the seconds after the explosion• Why another wounded teammate reminded him he wasn’t alone• The depression that hit months into recovery• Why acceptance became essential to moving forward• How leaving Walter Reed changed his perspective• Why Bryan sees the world as an “apparatus” instead of an obstacle• How your thoughts influence what your brain looks for• Why tragedy does not have to become your identity• Survivor’s guilt and living for those who didn’t come home• Why he believes most of the battle is mental• Why getting uncomfortable can open doors comfort never will• How he became an actor, stuntman, author, speaker, and advocate• His appearance in American Sniper and work with Gary Sinise Bryan’s philosophy is simple: You do not get to choose everything that happens to you. You do get to choose what you do with what comes next. He explains how he learned to interrupt destructive thoughts instead of feeding them. When his mind told him nobody would love him or his future was gone, he began intentionally changing the subject—focusing on what was directly in front of him, getting outside, experiencing life, and moving forward. Bryan’s life after injury became bigger than he could have predicted. He has acted, performed stunts, traveled, worked with wounded veterans, helped influence adaptive equipment, and found purpose through helping others see what they are still capable of. His advice for anyone feeling stuck: TRY. Put yourself out there. Do something uncomfortable. Take the risk. If you are rebuilding after injury, loss, trauma, disability, depression, or a life change you never asked for, this conversation is a reminder that your circumstances may change your path—but they do not have to determine your destination. Listen now and ask yourself: Are you focused on what happened to you—or on what you can still build from here? CONNECT WITH BRYAN ANDERSON 🌐 Official Websitehttps://andersonactive.com/ 📸 Instagram — @Bryan6744https://www.instagram.com/bryan6744/ 🎤 Motivational Speaking & Appearanceshttps://andersonactive.com/speaker/ SUPPORT THE MISSION Gary Sinise Foundationhttps://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ CONNECT WITH HOST DANIEL FIELDING 🌐 The Asset Mindset: ⁠https://theassetmindset.com⁠ ▶️ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theassetmindset5957⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_asset_mindset/⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fielding-the-asset-mindset⁠

    The Blast Took 3 Limbs—Not His Life | Bryan Anderson: Triple Amputee Mindset EP 71

  2. Oct 27

    Nick Lavery: Shot in the Face, Built to Win | Identity, Ownership & Tribe | EP 70

    Nick Lavery survived an AK-47 round to the face, catastrophic injuries, and some of the hardest moments imaginable. But in this conversation, the Green Beret goes deeper than combat. He talks about identity, ownership, discipline, emotional control, gratitude, the people you surround yourself with—and what it takes to keep moving forward when life changes everything. Recorded at MIC 2026, Daniel Fielding sits down with Nick Lavery for a raw conversation about human performance, resilience, leadership, personal responsibility, veteran transition, mindset, and building a life bigger than any title you hold. For years, being a Green Beret wasn’t simply what Nick did. It was who he was. That identity helped carry him through brutal injuries and the fight to return to his team. But becoming a husband, father, entrepreneur, coach, and leader forced him to confront a harder question: WHO ARE YOU WHEN THE TITLE CHANGES? Nick explains why identity cannot be built through words alone. You have to live it through action. He also challenges the idea that successful people are simply “lucky.” Luck exists—but opportunity means nothing if you are unwilling to recognize it, prepare for it, and execute when the door opens. And when things go wrong? FAILURE EQUALS DATA. Extract the lesson. Adjust. Go again. In this episode: • Why your identity should be bigger than your job, rank, or title• How to take ownership of your actions, attitude, and effort• Why you can’t always change the people around you—but you can change the people around you• Why accountability is essential to growth• Why Nick calls gratitude a “nuclear weapon” for human performance• How emotional intelligence separates high performers• Why discipline means executing even when you don’t feel like it• How calm leadership under pressure can change a team• How to turn failure into information• Why small victories compounded over time create success Nick also shares one of the defining combat moments of his career: a 400-pound roadside bomb detonates, six men are wounded, an L-shaped ambush erupts, and Nick takes an AK-47 round to the face. In the middle of the chaos, he watches a Special Forces warrant officer remain almost unnaturally calm. That moment taught him something he would carry for years: Leadership is not proven when everything is easy. You may not control your past, other people, setbacks, criticism, or what happens next. But you control YOU. Your actions.Your attitude.Your effort. Nick also explains why the people around you matter. You do not need hundreds of people in your circle. You need people who tell you the truth, hold you accountable, pick you up when you fall, and push you toward who you are capable of becoming. A strong tribe can change everything. And if you’re struggling to change your life, Nick’s advice is not to reinvent yourself tomorrow. “Small victories compounded over time is how you create success.” If you are rebuilding your identity, transitioning out of the military, struggling with discipline, facing failure, questioning your purpose, or trying to become a stronger leader, this conversation is for you. Listen now and ask yourself: Who are you becoming—and do your actions, attitude, effort, and the people around you support that person? CONNECT WITH NICK LAVERY 🔗 Official Linkshttps://linktr.ee/TeamMCHN 🌐 https://www.precisioncomponentsllc.com/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/thenicklavery/ 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lavery-a691871ba/ https://www.amazon.com/Objective-Secure-Battle-Tested-Guide-Achievement/dp/057835201X/ CONNECT WITH HOST DANIEL FIELDING 🌐 ⁠https://theassetmindset.com⁠ ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@theassetmindset5957⁠ https://www.instagram.com/the_asset_mindset/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fielding-the-asset-mindset⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheAssetMindset/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/asset_mindset⁠ 📖 Book ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Asset-Mindset/Daniel-Fielding/9781668035979⁠

    Nick Lavery: Shot in the Face, Built to Win | Identity, Ownership & Tribe | EP 70

  3. Oct 20

    From Rock Bottom to Mission: PTSD, Sobriety & Veteran Mental Health | MIC 2026 | EP 69

    Four veterans. Four battles most people never see. One shared truth: rock bottom does not have to be where your story ends. Recorded at MIC 2026, this special episode of The Asset Mindset Podcast brings together Marine veteran Mike Waldron of 23rd Veteran, MFV Resources founder Daniel O’Dell, This Sober Vet Podcast host Joe Yurick, and Courtney Place Veterans Housing leader Andrew Holbert for four raw conversations about PTSD, suicide, sobriety, veteran mental health, military transition, community, purpose, identity, and rebuilding life after service. MIKE WALDRON — FROM COMBAT TRAUMA TO FUNCTIONAL MENTAL HEALTH https://23rdveteran.org After serving in the Marine Corps and taking part in the initial invasion of Iraq, Mike Waldron came home changed. Panic attacks, isolation, emotional numbness, and years of suffering eventually led to a suicide attempt. What happened next became the foundation for 23rd Veteran. Mike shares how exercise, socialization, vulnerability, neuroscience, and facing his fears helped him rebuild his life. Today, 23rd Veteran uses a 14-week Functional Mental Health program combining exercise, group connection, exposure, and behavioral practices to help veterans reconnect. DANIEL O’DELL — “WITHOUT THE DARK, THERE IS NO LIGHT” https://mfvresources.com Daniel O’Dell describes living with severe PTSD, isolation, suicidal thoughts, tying nooses, and standing on ledges—until one message from another veteran changed the way he saw his life. That shift became fuel for MFV Resources, a nationwide database connecting military members and veterans with trusted resources across all 50 states, including housing, employment, education, financial assistance, recreation, youth programs, entrepreneurship, and more. Daniel’s message: you cannot change the past, but you can change the future. JOE YURICK — SOBRIETY, IDENTITY & FINDING YOUR MISSION https://thissobervet.com Joe Yurick drank from age 14 to 40. After leaving the Army, alcohol became a way to fill the silence left by military service. Eventually, his wife gave him a choice: his family or drinking. He chose sobriety. Joe explains how therapy, support, faith, reframing, and weekly ruck marches helped him rebuild his identity. That journey became This Sober Vet Podcast, where veterans share their sobriety stories to show others that life beyond addiction can be stronger, clearer, and more purposeful. His challenge: What could you become if alcohol were no longer holding you back? ANDREW HOLBERT — HOUSING, COMMUNITY & PURPOSE AFTER SERVICE https://www.liveatcourtneyplace.com Marine veteran Andrew Holbert has spent roughly 15 years advocating for veterans. Through Courtney Place Veterans Housing, he helps low-income veterans access affordable housing, wraparound services, community, and meaningful human connection. Andrew explains why housing alone is not enough, why veterans need a tribe, and why simply being seen and heard can change a life. FOUR STORIES. ONE MISSION. • PTSD and veteran mental health• Suicide prevention and recovery• Sobriety and addiction• Military-to-civilian transition• Functional Mental Health• Exercise, neuroscience, and social connection• Veteran resources and support• Affordable veteran housing• Identity, purpose, faith, and service These men walked different paths, but each discovered the same thing: Isolation makes the battle harder.Connection changes what is possible.Purpose gives you a reason to keep moving. If you are a veteran, military family member, first responder, leader—or anyone rebuilding after trauma, addiction, loss, or a season where you no longer recognize yourself—this conversation is for you. Listen now and ask yourself: What if the life waiting on the other side of your hardest season is stronger than the one you thought you lost? Own Your Power. CONNECT WITH HOST DANIEL FIELDING TheAssetMindset.com ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theassetmindset5957⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_asset_mindset/⁠

    From Rock Bottom to Mission: PTSD, Sobriety & Veteran Mental Health | MIC 2026 | EP 69

  4. Oct 13

    4 Stories That Hit Different: Resilience, Grief, Mental Health & Purpose | MIC 2026 | The Asset Mindset Podcast EP 68

    Four people. Four completely different battles. One shared truth: your hardest chapter does not have to become your final chapter. Recorded at MIC 2026, this special episode of The Asset Mindset Podcast brings together Paden Sickles, Gold Star Gamer Maddox, psychologist Saarah Nicolas, and veteran advocate John Spagnola for four powerful conversations about resilience, military transition, grief, mental health, entrepreneurship, community, purpose, mentorship, and taking ownership of your life. PADEN SICKLES — FROM MILITARY INJURY TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP After 12 years as an Army engineer officer, repeated injuries and a medical transition forced Paden Sickles to rethink her future. Instead of allowing the setback to define her, she built Sick Fit and turned a personal problem into a business. Paden talks about military transition, leadership, toxic leadership, entrepreneurship, culture, finding your tribe, solving real problems, and why the right mentor can change everything. Her reminder: enjoy the journey, celebrate the wins, and “buy yourself the flowers.” GOLD STAR GAMER MADDOX — GRIEF, GAMING & CONNECTION Maddox lost his father when he was nine years old. Gaming became one of the ways he stayed connected to memories of his dad and processed grief. That experience became part of the mission behind Gold Star Gamers, a nonprofit helping military children through gaming, mentorship, friendship, community, and shared experiences. Maddox speaks openly about grief, therapy, military families, loneliness, friendship, getting out of isolation, and why people struggling at rock bottom need connection and new experiences. His message: don’t stay trapped inside the pain. Get out. Meet people. Let the wound heal. SAARAH NICOLAS — “FACE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT” Former VA psychologist Saarah Nicolas, founder of Liberty Evaluations, discusses veteran mental health, trauma, isolation, social support, community, and what she has learned from veterans who have overcome extremely difficult experiences. She challenges the familiar phrase “fake it till you make it” with something stronger: FACE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT. Saarah explains how environment can shape mindset and why small actions—opening the blinds, walking out the door, reaching out, showing up, and reconnecting with people—can begin moving someone forward. JOHN SPAGNOLA — INFORMED CONSENT & VETERAN ADVOCACY Veteran advocate John Spagnola discusses his work around informed consent, medication side effects, treatment options, proposed legislation, and helping veterans better understand the care they receive. He explains why he believes veterans should have clear information about potential side effects and available treatment options before making healthcare decisions, and why awareness, choice, community, and purpose matter so much after military service. FOUR STORIES. ONE COMMON THREAD. • Military transition and entrepreneurship • Gold Star grief and healing • Veteran mental health and isolation • Therapy and social connection • Mentorship and finding your tribe • Resilience after setbacks • Informed consent and veteran advocacy • Purpose after service • Ownership, community, and moving forward These guests come from different backgrounds and carry different stories, but their lessons point in the same direction: You are not powerless. You may not control what happened to you—but you can still choose what you do next. If you're rebuilding after loss, injury, transition, isolation, uncertainty, or a season that has knocked you down, this episode is for you. Listen now and ask yourself: If you stopped waiting for life to get easier and started building the mindset, relationships, community, and purpose that could make you stronger? Own Your Power. Guest Contact Information: Paden Sickles: https://sickfitofficial.com/ Gold Star Gamers: https://goldstargamers.org/ Saarah Nicolas Ph.D: https://libertyevaluations.com/ John Spagnola: https://johnspagnola.org/

    4 Stories That Hit Different: Resilience, Grief, Mental Health & Purpose | MIC 2026 | The Asset Mindset Podcast EP 68

  5. Oct 6

    Major James Capers: The Medal of Honor Story America Almost Forgot | Green Beret Mike Clark & BLK OPS EP 67

    Medal of Honor recipient Major James Capers survived brutal combat in Vietnam, severe wounds, unimaginable personal loss—and nearly 80 years of life without surrendering the mindset that carried his men home. In this powerful episode of The Asset Mindset Podcast, Daniel Fielding sits down at MIC 2026 with Marine Force Recon legend Major James Capers and Green Beret Mike Clark of the BLK OPS Foundation for a raw conversation about combat, leadership, resilience, Special Operations, mentorship, purpose, and what it really means to never quit. Major Capers takes us inside moments when leadership meant life or death. After being stranded on a mountain in Vietnam, his team faced a brutal choice: wait for rescue or move 10 miles, swim a river, and cross two minefields. They followed him. They believed in him. And he didn't lose a man. But some of Capers' hardest battles came long after Vietnam. His son died in his arms. His wife of 50 years died from cancer. His body still carries the damage of war. Yet his message remains: “I survived.” Capers explains why real leaders take care of their people first, why he refused to eat before his troops, and why leadership isn't about rank—it's about earning the trust of people willing to follow you when everything is on the line. Then Green Beret Mike Clark joins Daniel to discuss the BLK OPS Foundation and its mission to preserve overlooked stories from the Special Operations community while bringing mentorship, resilience, discipline, purpose, and the Special Forces mindset to young people across America. You'll hear: • Major James Capers' lessons from combat in Vietnam• What leadership looks like when lives depend on your decisions• Why Capers' men followed him through extreme danger• How he survived devastating personal loss without quitting• Why taking care of your people comes before taking care of yourself• The mindset that carried Capers through war and nearly eight decades of life• Mike Clark's 27+ years in Army Special Forces• Why representation and mentorship can change a young person's future• The mission behind the BLK OPS Foundation• Why young people need resilience, purpose, communication, and real-world adversity• How Green Berets think “by, width, and through”• Why finding the right mentors can accelerate your growth• How veterans can discover a new mission after military service• Why community becomes critical when life gets hard This isn't just a military story. It's a conversation about what happens when life knocks you down—and whether you decide to stay there. Major Capers has faced combat, wounds, loss, grief, and isolation. His answer? Get back up. If you're a leader, veteran, entrepreneur, parent, mentor—or someone going through a battle nobody else can see—this episode will remind you what resilience really looks like. Listen and ask yourself: When everything gets hard, who are you becoming? #Leadership #Resilience #MedalOfHonor #JamesCapers #GreenBeret #SpecialForces #BLKOPS CONNECT W/ MAJOR JAMES CAPERS JR. 🌐 Official Website & Legacy Archivehttps://majorcapers.com 📸 Instagram — @major_james_capers_jrhttps://www.instagram.com/major_james_capers_jr/ 📧 Media & Interview Inquiriesmajorcapers@recurrent.io CONNECT W/ MIKE CLARK & BLK OPS FOUNDATION 🇺🇸 BLK OPS Foundationhttps://blkopsfoundation.org/ 💼 BLK OPS Foundation on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/blk-ops-foundation/ CONNECT W/ DANIEL FIELDING 🌐 The Asset Mindset: ⁠https://theassetmindset.com⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-asset-mindset/id1817481770⁠ ▶️ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theassetmindset5957⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_asset_mindset/⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fielding-the-asset-mindset⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheAssetMindset/⁠ 𝕏 X: ⁠https://x.com/asset_mindset⁠ 📖 BOOK ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Asset-Mindset/Daniel-Fielding/9781668035979⁠

    Major James Capers: The Medal of Honor Story America Almost Forgot | Green Beret Mike Clark & BLK OPS EP 67

  6. Sep 29

    I Hated Who I Was: The Identity Shift That Changed Everything | Adam Johnson EP 66

    Adam Johnson gained 100 pounds, battled alcoholism and substance abuse, lost himself in the identities he created—and eventually realized the person destroying his life was also the only person who could rebuild it. In this raw episode of The Asset Mindset Podcast, Army combat medic, former drill sergeant, coach, author, and entrepreneur Adam Johnson joins Daniel Fielding to reveal how he went from nearly 300 pounds and directionless to losing 100 pounds, building a military career, overcoming alcohol, rebuilding his identity, and creating systems that helped him take control of his life. Adam breaks down why motivation isn't enough, how discipline becomes easier when your actions align with your identity, why journaling and self-awareness can expose the lies you tell yourself, and how systems keep you moving when motivation disappears. He also shares the uncomfortable truth behind his years as a high-performing drill sergeant who could enforce the standard by day while struggling with alcohol behind closed doors. This conversation dives into identity, discipline, addiction recovery, personal responsibility, resilience, neuroplasticity, fitness, nutrition, journaling, overcoming victim mentality, building self-trust, taking action, and finding purpose after failure. You'll hear why Adam believes: • Identity comes before transformation• Motivation gets you started—but systems keep you going• Consistency matters more than perfection• You must stop tying your identity to titles and positions• Self-trust is built by keeping promises to yourself• Your environment can either reinforce your goals or destroy them• Giving yourself grace without corrective action becomes an excuse• Failure doesn't mean you're on the wrong path• Sometimes you have to remove people and environments holding you back• Taking imperfect action is better than standing still• You are never helpless—even when you feel hopeless Adam also explains why he's walking away from the Army after nearly 14 years instead of staying for a 20-year retirement—and why becoming a husband and father means more to him than his military rank, businesses, speaking career, or accomplishments. His message is simple: You have the power to change your situation. You don't have to transform your entire life today. Take the first step. Then take another. Because the person you repeatedly tell yourself you are eventually becomes the person you live as. If you're struggling with your identity, discipline, alcohol, motivation, weight, purpose, failure, or simply feel stuck in a life you no longer want—this conversation is for you. Listen now and ask yourself: WHO ARE YOU—and does the life you're living actually reflect that person? Own Your Power. CONNECT WITH ADAM JOHNSON 🌐 Website & RTD Resourceshttps://adamjjohnson.com 📸 Instagram — @officialadamjjhttps://www.instagram.com/officialadamjj/ 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-johnson-discipline-expert/ 🎯 Redefine The Discipline (RTD) Communityhttps://www.skool.com/redefine-the-discipline-rtd-7973/about CONNECT WITH HOST DANIEL FIELDING 🌐 The Asset Mindset: ⁠https://theassetmindset.com⁠ 🎙️ The Asset Mindset Podcast on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/72xCDawaK2jecWMTA1rsJH⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-asset-mindset/id1817481770⁠ ▶️ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theassetmindset5957⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_asset_mindset/⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fielding-the-asset-mindset⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheAssetMindset/⁠ 𝕏 X: ⁠https://x.com/asset_mindset⁠ 📖 THE ASSET MINDSET BOOK ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Asset-Mindset/Daniel-Fielding/9781668035979⁠ Speaking / Book Daniel for an Event: ⁠https://www.theassetmindset.com/company-3⁠ One-on-One Coaching: ⁠https://www.theassetmindset.com/company-3-1⁠ 🧠 ASSET MINDSET WORKBOOKS & GEAR Shop: ⁠https://www.theassetmindset.com/category/all-products⁠

    I Hated Who I Was: The Identity Shift That Changed Everything | Adam Johnson EP 66

  7. Sep 22

    Follow Me: Green Beret Leadership When Everything Goes Wrong | Ruben Ayala | The Asset Mindset Podcast EP 65

    Would people still follow you when the plan falls apart and the consequences become life or death? Former Green Beret, entrepreneur, author, and Triple Nickel founder Ruben Ayala reveals what real leadership looks like when pressure, fear, failure, and risk become very real. In this powerful episode of The Asset Mindset Podcast, Ruben takes us inside a dangerous high-altitude Special Forces training mission where a teammate began suffering from hypoxia—and everyone turned to the new team leader for the decision that could determine what happened next. He also shares the painful leadership mistake that forced him to terminate his entire workforce during COVID, why confidence without trust is worthless, and why the leaders worth following aren't fearless—they understand the consequences and move forward anyway. Ruben also explores the message behind his new book, Follow Me, including leadership by example, mentorship, resilience, taking calculated risks, learning from failure, serving others, and helping the next generation recognize what they're capable of becoming. If you're a leader, entrepreneur, veteran, parent, mentor—or anyone trying to become someone others can trust when things get hard—this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership. What you'll hear: • The moment a Special Forces mission turned into a potential life-or-death emergency• Why authority doesn't automatically make people want to follow you• The difference between confidence and recklessness• Why courage actually requires fear• How mentors can completely change someone's trajectory• The leadership mistake Ruben still carries with him• Why a "never quit" mentality can sometimes become a liability• How strong leaders communicate when things are falling apart• Why calculated risk is essential to growth and success• What Ruben learned from losing 80% of his company's revenue during COVID• Why leadership means doing the work you're asking others to do• The mission behind Follow Me and the Black Ops Foundation Ruben's message is simple: Leadership isn't about the title. It's about becoming the person people are willing to follow when everything goes wrong. Listen now and ask yourself: Would people follow you into the worst day of their lives? Own Your Power. CONNECT WITH RUBEN AYALALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-ayala-9742bb31/Triple Nikel: https://triplenikel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triple_nikel/BLK OPS Foundation: https://blkopsfoundation.org/ GET THE BOOK — FOLLOW MEAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9798994630051Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9798994630051Google Books: https://books.google.com/books/about/Follow_Me.html?id=_6AO0gEACAAJ CONNECT WITH HOST DANIEL FIELDING 🌐 The Asset Mindsethttps://theassetmindset.com 🎙️ The Asset Mindset Podcast on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/72xCDawaK2jecWMTA1rsJH 🍎 The Asset Mindset Podcast on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-asset-mindset/id1817481770 ▶️ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@theassetmindset5957 📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the_asset_mindset/ 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fielding-the-asset-mindset 📘 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheAssetMindset/ 𝕏 Xhttps://x.com/asset_mindset 📖 THE ASSET MINDSET BOOK Official Publisherhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Asset-Mindset/Daniel-Fielding/9781668035979 🎯 WORK WITH DANIEL FIELDING Speaking / Book Daniel for an Eventhttps://www.theassetmindset.com/company-3 One-on-One Coachinghttps://www.theassetmindset.com/company-3-1 🧠 ASSET MINDSET WORKBOOKS & GEAR Shophttps://www.theassetmindset.com/category/all-products

    Follow Me: Green Beret Leadership When Everything Goes Wrong | Ruben Ayala | The Asset Mindset Podcast EP 65

  8. Sep 15

    Green Beret Discipline: Stop Negotiating With Mediocrity & Become Built for More | Carlos Contreras

    Green Beret Carlos Contreras reveals how discipline, mental toughness, faith, purpose, and personal responsibility can help you stop making excuses, overcome mediocrity, and become the person you know you're capable of becoming.What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want… is you?In this powerful episode of The Asset Mindset Podcast, host Daniel Fielding sits down with U.S. Army Green Beret Carlos Contreras for a raw conversation about discipline, resilience, faith, mental toughness, personal responsibility, leadership, purpose, and what it really takes to create lasting personal transformation.Born in Mexico and later becoming a U.S. citizen, Carlos went on to build an extraordinary career in U.S. Army Special Forces. But some of his greatest lessons weren't learned through success.They came through struggle.Failure.Self-assessment.Growth.And learning to stop negotiating with mediocrity.Carlos shares the philosophy behind his Built for More method and explains why becoming stronger mentally, physically, and spiritually requires far more than motivation.It requires standards. It requires discipline.And eventually, it requires becoming the kind of person who does what needs to be done whether you feel like doing it or not.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:• How Green Beret discipline translates into everyday life• Why your starting point does NOT determine your destination• How to stop negotiating with yourself and start taking ownership• Why commitment, consistency, discipline, and high standards must become non-negotiable• How to develop mental toughness when motivation disappears• Why faith, family, legacy, and purpose can give your life direction• Why discomfort is necessary for growth—but pain should never be confused with progress• How your internal dialogue can either strengthen you or sabotage you• Why the people around you influence the person you eventually become• How replacing “I have to” with “I get to” can completely change your perspective• How writing your own personal creed can clarify your values, standards, and purpose• Why personal responsibility is one of the most powerful tools for changing your lifeOne of the most important lessons from this conversation:A lot of people want the outcome—but they aren't willing to go through the process required to earn it.If you're tired of making excuses, lowering your standards, negotiating with yourself, or waiting until you finally “feel ready,” this conversation will challenge you.You don't need to feel ready.You need to be willing.Your past doesn't determine your future.Your circumstances don't control your potential.And the person with the greatest influence over who you become is you.The question is:Are you protecting your time, energy, attention, and standards—or giving them away to things that are keeping you from becoming who you were built to be?If conversations about mental toughness, discipline, leadership, resilience, faith, personal responsibility, high performance, and becoming your strongest self resonate with you, follow The Asset Mindset Podcast on Spotify so you don't miss the next episode. CONNECT WITH CARLOS CONTRERASInstagram: @carlos.contreros.lfWebsite: https://www.liftedfactor.com/Coaching & Consultation: https://www.liftedfactor.com/appointments CONNECT WITH HOST DANIEL FIELDING 🌐 The Asset Mindset: ⁠https://theassetmindset.com⁠ ▶️ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theassetmindset5957⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_asset_mindset/⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fielding-the-asset-mindset⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheAssetMindset/⁠ 𝕏 X: ⁠https://x.com/asset_mindset⁠ 📖 THE ASSET MINDSET BOOK Official Publisher:  ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Asset-Mindset/Daniel-Fielding/9781668035979⁠ 🧠 ASSET MINDSET WORKBOOKS & GEAR Shop:  ⁠https://www.theassetmindset.com/category/all-products⁠

    Green Beret Discipline: Stop Negotiating With Mediocrity & Become Built for More | Carlos Contreras
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The Asset Mindset Podcast helps you build mental toughness, discipline, resilience, confidence, leadership, and personal responsibility so you can perform under pressure, overcome adversity, and take ownership of your life. Hosted by former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret and bestselling author Daniel Fielding, the show features powerful conversations with warriors, leaders, entrepreneurs, experts, and high performers who share hard-earned lessons for growth, purpose, and success. Think stronger. Lead better. Become your greatest asset. Follow now. Own Your Power. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Fielding
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Daniel Fielding
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    The Asset Mindset