Ep. 1023 – Be the Weight Behind the Spear with Dr. Josh McConkey (@mcconkey007)

“When you really believe in what you're doing, you know how much of a difference that makes.” – Dr. Josh McConkey Today’s featured bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author is a father, husband, former professor at Duke University, and a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey. Dr. Josh and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Be the Weight Behind the Spear”, leadership lessons from the military, who he’d meet from history (dead or alive), and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Josh to join the militaryWhat it means to be the weight behind the spearHow he balances combat tours, emergency rooms, and writing award-winning booksWhat he learned about himself through the writing process, and what to expect from future booksDr. Josh’s Site: https://www.weightbehindthespear.com/Dr. Josh’s Book: https://a.co/d/0ZpsseLThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 314 – Get Out the Door with David Hollingsworth, MBA (@holliworks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-314-get-out-the-door-with-david-hollingsworth-mba-holliworks/Ep. 707 – Leadership Insights From a Former FBI Master Spy Recruiter with Robin Dreeke (@rdreeke): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-707-leadership-insights-from-a-former-fbi-master-spy-recruiter-with-robin-dreeke-rdreeke/Ep. 296.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – The Art of Human Care with Dr. Hassan Tetteh (@doctortetteh): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2965-charm-city-bonus-the-art-of-human-care-with-dr-hassan-tetteh-doctortetteh/Ep. 307 – Failure Is Not The Problem, It’s The Beginning Of Your Success with Col. George Milton: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-307-failure-is-not-the-problem-its-the-beginning-of-your-success-with-col-george-milton/Ep. 389 – Unshakable, Undaunted, & Undefeated with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/#HolidayBonus Ep. – Fireproof with David Hollenbach III (@HollenbachLEAD): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holidaybonus-ep-fireproof-with-david-hollenbach-iii-hollenbachlead/167 - 7 Life Lessons From The Trailer Park with Clyde Middleton: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/167-7-life-lessons-from-the-trailer-park-with-clyde-middleton/Ep. 373.5 – Business Secrets for Walking on Water with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3735-business-secrets-for-walking-on-water-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/Ep. 773 – Serve Your Bigger Why Through Single Seat Wisdom with Dominic "Slice" Teich (@DomTeich): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-773-serve-your-bigger-why-through-single-seat-wisdom-with-dominic-slice-teich-domteich/Ep. 434 – A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace with Claude AnShin Thomas: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-434-a-soldiers-journey-from-war-to-peace-with-claude-anshin-thomas/164 - Escape Average, Go for the Big with Michael Botts: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/164-escape-average-go-for-the-big-with-michael-botts/Ep. 529 – Don’t Gamble on Life Improvement…Until You Shift the Odds! with Kevin E. Eastman (@eastke1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-529-dont-gamble-on-life-improvementuntil-you-shift-the-odds-with-kevin-e-eastman-eastke1/72 - A Sprint to the Top with Daniel Blanchard (@dan007blanchard): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/72-a-sprint-to-the-top-with-daniel-blanchard-dan007blanchard/