EP 138 - "Jimmy Isms" ft Retired US Army Colonel Jimmy Blackmon

SHOW NOTESSummaryJimmy Blackmon, a retired Colonel (USA) with extensive military experience, shares his background and military service. He discusses the ability of the military to break down barriers and create a sense of camaraderie. Blackmon emphasizes the importance of mentors and honest feedback in personal and professional growth. He also talks about his experiences in combat, including the significance of the deck of cards used to identify high-value targets. Blackmon shares his insights on the challenges and lessons learned in Ranger School. Additionally, he discusses his passion for writing books and creating music. Finally, Blackmon reflects on his transition from the military to becoming a consultant and executive coach. In this conversation, Jimmy Blackmon shares his insights and experiences from his military career and transition to civilian life. He emphasizes the importance of being open to opportunities and taking risks. He also discusses the value of recognizing and marketing one's skills in the civilian world. Blackmon highlights the military's strengths in alignment, accountability, and communication, and encourages veterans to leverage these skills in their post-military careers. He concludes by discussing the importance of finding contentment and self-acceptance.TakeawaysBe open to opportunities and willing to take risks.Recognize and market your unique skills in the civilian world.Leverage the military's strengths in alignment, accountability, and communication in your post-military career.Focus on finding contentment and self-acceptance.Chapters00:00 - Jimmy Blackmon's Background and Military Service08:02 - The Military's Ability to Break Down Barriers09:38 - The Importance of Mentors and Honest Feedback15:22 - Experiences in Combat and the Deck of Cards19:35 - The Significance of Ranger School23:53 - Writing Books and Creating Music34:36 - Transitioning from the Military38:22 - Becoming a Consultant and Executive Coach39:34 - Being Open to Opportunity40:33 - Jimmy Isms41:42 - Recognizing Skills and Marketability46:38 - Alignment, Accountability, and Communication48:31 - Finding Contentment and Self-Acceptance49:01 - Closing RemarksShow LinksJimmy's WebsiteDONATE TO USA CARES HEREwww.usacarespodcast.orgwww.usacares.orgFB - @usacaresorgTwitter - @USACaresIG - @usacaresYouTube - USA Cares YouTube