#0027 - Tim Sheehy - SEALs, Service, and the Senate

Summary Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and Senate contender for Montana, discusses his experiences in the military and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. He highlights the importance of veterans stepping up to make a difference in politics and society. Sheehy also talks about the need for better communication and collaboration between different branches of the military, particularly in the special operations community. He shares his personal journey of serving in combat and dealing with injuries, as well as the difficulties of finding purpose and identity after leaving the SEAL teams. Tim discusses how his experiences as a Navy SEAL and entrepreneur have shaped his decision to enter politics. He reflects on the importance of one's actions in their 20s and how they can impact their future. Tim explains how his leadership roles in chaotic environments prepared him for entrepreneurship. He shares his motivation for starting his company, Bridger Aerospace, and his passion for aerial firefighting. Tim also discusses his decision to run for the Senate and his desire to bring new leadership to Washington. Show Links Get 1-month of FREE access to the ⁠Vet Collective Community⁠ by using discount code: NLT1UQTI Join us here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/harder-not-smarter/⁠ Episodes also available on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music. https://linktr.ee/harder_not_smarter Tim's Links https://timformt.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Veterans in Politics 02:10 The Role of Special Operations in the Military 03:22 The Challenges of Transitioning to Civilian Life 09:39 Improving Communication and Collaboration in the Military 18:06 Leadership and Combat Experiences 22:09 Finding Purpose and Identity After Leaving the Military 23:57 The Impact of Actions in Your 20s 25:05 From Military Leadership to Entrepreneurship 27:02 Aerial Firefighting: Saving Lives and Making a Difference 32:13 Motivation to Enter Politics 35:46 The Importance of New Generation Leaders 38:50 Getting Involved in Politics as a Veteran 43:14 Love and Passion as Driving Forces