81. Heroic Impact: Why Others Need You To Pursue Your Dreams

What if following your dreams is even more important than you thought? That's a reality today's guest has found to be true. On today's episode of Warriors Unmasked, we introduce you to the one and only Steven H. Manchester. The word "hero" doesn't seem to cut it when describing this man.  After returning home from a difficult military tour of duty in "Operation Desert Storm" in 1991, Steven stepped back behind the walls of a Massachusetts penitentiary where he battled each day as a prison investigator. Needless to say, there was great negativity in his life at that time, and very little opportunity to heal from his wartime demons (or pursue his dreams of being a published author.) Shortly after, he got away from the noise of life to find inner peace.  From there, he fulfilled his dream of becoming a writer, and now countless lives have been positively impacted through his works! That's why it is so important for each of us to pursue the dreams and passions of our hearts. Can you imagine the impact we could make? Hit play to learn more about his criminal justice career, his time in the United States military, a look into his family life, and more. This episode is bound to take you from feeling hurt, empathy, heartbreak, and discouragement to being full of honesty, hope, encouragement, peace, and completeness. To connect more with Chuck, Clint, or Steven, follow the links below!  More Of What's Inside: Why Steven is thankful for his childhood Why you are never alone (ever) Most people are not in a healing environment  Walking away from something toxic  Defying the odds and becoming a successful writer What a blessed life actually looks like The importance of getting alone with yourself Practical tips for master And much more!   GUEST LINKS: www.StevenManchester.com Steven Manchester LINKS: malarchuk.com/book  malarchuk.com  www.thecompassionateconnection.com www.warriorsunmasked.com  Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe To Our YouTube My Community Contact   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 A look into today's episode   1:14 Thank you to today's sponsors 2:40 Get to know Steven H. Manchester 4:22 Why Steven joined the military  8:36 The story of Operation Desert Storm 14:00 Why Steven never feels alone  18:32 The type of Dad Steven always wants to be  22:30 The journey of healing through writing 29:00 Why you must protect your peace  34:10 Practical advice for dealing with day-to-day life  42:17 How following your dreams actually blesses others 49:00 All you have to do is be YOU  54:30 Closing thoughts and advice