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Russell has a fantastic story that goes from the mountains of Afghanistan as a 75th Ranger Team Leader to becoming an emergency medicine doctor.

About Erin from her LinkedIn

***As a society, we have never lived in a mentally weaker time. Everything is infested with ease and convenience. And, there are no repercussions for being a professional victim.

Success is vilified. Mental weakness is celebrated.

And this is the problem we face today.

I've recently become concerned with how this modern narrative is influencing the next generation of leaders because I've witnessed first hand the impact that self-entitlement and cutting corners is having on American culture.

AMBITIOUS AF™ is in response to that narrative.

Through this project, we are dedicated to the bigger picture: the relationships we form, the organizations we work with, and our obligation to teach others what we know.

In doing so, we believe that we can help steer this country back to its core values: freedom from tyrannical oppression.

But I have to be honest here… AMBITIOUS AF isn't for everyone. But for everyone that is for us, there is no greater impact we can make than joining forces to become an uncommon force for good in the world.

I hope you’ll follow us and even take part in what we’re doing. Life’s greatest adventures are ahead of us all. Let's do life together!

WHAT I DO: I coach already successful surgeons to create, build, and defend the impact they have in the world by elevating their current baseline of mental strength training, mapping out and deploying a customized game plan of self-actualization work, and developing a new strategy for maximum personal fulfillment that aligns cohesively with their best self.

COACHING APPROACH: Results. This may seem obvious, but it's not. I plant a stake in the ground for what my client can do. If my client waivers I do not because I help represent my client's most ambitious goals.

My clients have unique requirements. They're not looking for a light weight. They want results-driven, evidenced based, iron clad coaching.

Lucky for you I'm ridiculously talented, smart, and honest with a penchant for elbow grease and pushing boundaries.

Feel that tingling in your fingertips? That's the magnetic urge to get started!

P.S. If it’s 2am or you’re shy, email me and I’ll take it from there.
Email: challengeaccepted@joinambitiousaf.com

MOST COMMON QUESTION: Do you coach anyone other than surgeons?

ANSWER: Yes. I currently coach U.S. Special Ops Forces, NFL Athletes, political candidates, the top 1% of humans.

PODCAST: AMBITIOUS AF Podcast™. The raw, unfiltered truth.

COACHING IS NOT: Unless licensed, coaches do not make or treat diagnoses nor collect case history data; it is not a replacement for licensed therapy.***

Chuck's sacrifices for our country cannot be put into words. Listen to Chuck's stories. You will not be disappointed.

Michael DeSelm is an inspiration. He has many amazing stories about his time in the Navy and his post-Navy life, including how he started a church for people who don't like church and how he recovered from cancer. A must listen.

Mike is an awesome guy and someone you want with you during a gunfight. You can learn more about Michael from his LinkedIn below.

***I am a Special Operations veteran transitioning to the private sector in January of 2024. That is who I am, but there is so much more to tell.

In the Autumn of 2001, I was a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It seemed to my father at the time that I was far more concerned with playing rugby and enjoying the social scene at UT than my studies, and he wasn’t wrong about that.

On the morning of September 11th, I woke up late, most likely from festivities the night before and turned on the television just in time to see the second plane fly into the south Tower. As with many that day, my life would be forever changed.

I was ready to drop out of school and enlist that day and that would’ve been the story if my father hadn’t stepped in and offered a piece of advice. “Finish your degree and then join. You’ll wish you would have if you don’t.” That tidbit of Fatherly advice was quite astute, and I give my father credit to this day about it.

I would spend the next 20 years climbing the ranks of the Army, with most of that time in Special Operations. What initially was a challenge and a rush of adventure, turned into a passion and a career developing teams and mentoring subordinates to become more proficient leaders. Developing others and cultivating diverse teams that could accomplish arduous tasks in high-pressure environments became a personal calling card.

It is fitting then that my Gallup Strengths turned out to be:

Achiever | Harmony | Consistency | Context | Focus

As my military career comes to an end and I look to the next chapter in the private sector, I look forward to continuing to work with diverse teams of individuals to accomplish difficult tasks and improve the organization and community around me.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou***

Learn more about Carlos from his LinkedIn below.

***Who is Carlos Vasquez, and what is How to Battle?

The Catalyst of Change:
Carlos Vasquez is not just a name; he's a force of transformation. An entrepreneur, author, speaker, and personal and professional development coach, Carlos's journey from incarceration to inspiration exemplifies the profound might of resilience and determination. At just 19, he faced a daunting 20-year prison sentence. This tumultuous phase nearly broke him, yet an influential encounter with a chaplain during his time in solitary confinement sparked an indomitable spirit and journey towards self-awareness and purpose.
In spite of the bars that confined him, Carlos's spirit remained unshackled. He pursued education, attaining a degree in psychology, and transformed his tribulations into cornerstones of personal evolution. From the silence of his cell emerged The PRICE: Five Principles to Break the Bonds of Trauma and Achieve Personal Success. Published in March 2023, this book has since illuminated paths for many across the globe, heralded in educational institutions as a torchbearer of hope and a blueprint for achieving success.

From Convict to CEO:
Freed in 2021, Carlos's insatiable hunger for knowledge led him to the Drucker School of Management, where he earned a degree in entrepreneurship. Armed with his potent education, he founded How to Battle - not merely as a coaching business but as a transformative movement. Through this venture, Carlos shares his empowering message, offering keynote speeches and workshops in diverse arenas, ranging from academic institutions and foster homes to organizations and the very prisons he was once confined in.
At the helm of How to Battle, Carlos is a beacon, testifying to the human spirit's innate ability to transcend challenges. His captivating oratory has inspired multitudes to face their adversities head-on, viewing them not as roadblocks but as launchpads for self-enhancement.
Now rooted in Los Angeles, Carlos tirelessly propels others forward, converting his own saga of struggles into an emblem of hope and personal metamorphosis. His signature talks delve deep into leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, resilience, unwavering accountability, and the quintessential five principles that have steered his life's course.
Embark on a transformative journey with Carlos Vasquez, as he equips you with the tools to combat life's battles, demonstrating that challenges, when faced head-on, can indeed pave the way for unprecedented success.***