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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 1H 8M

#79 - Chase Values, Not Finish Lines: Ultras, SERE & the Journey of Life with Jon Fischer

from The Everyday Responder · host Coach Justin McCartney

Most people spend their entire life avoiding the breakdown. Jon Fischer runs toward it - sometimes for 200 miles.Jon is a SERE Specialist, ultra runner, and founder of Phase One. This conversation goes deep into what suffering actually builds, why transformation begins at the start of difficulty and not the end, and what it looks like to stop chasing finish lines and start chasing the person you're becoming.Adversity isn't the obstacle. It's the door.IG: _phase_one_ Website: phase1missions.comPodcast: PHASE ONELets connect: Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quitRun with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builderUniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your ReadinessFree Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly Website - Everyday Responder Articles Instagram – @everydayresponders

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Most people spend their entire life avoiding the breakdown. Jon Fischer runs toward it - sometimes for 200 miles. Jon is a SERE Specialist, ultra runner, and founder of Phase One. This conversation goes deep into what suffering actually builds, why transformation begins at the start of difficulty and not the end, and what it looks like to stop chasing finish lines and start chasing the person you're becoming. Adversity isn't the obstacle. It's the door. IG: _phase_one_ Website: phase1mi...

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