Ep 315: Ranger, Green Beret Fernando Lopez Medina in the Team Room!

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to this episode of the Ones Ready Podcast! This week, we have Ranger and Green Beret Fernando Lopez Medina. His story is nothing short of amazing.In this episode, Fernando shares his incredible military journey, starting from joining the United States Army at the age of 17 without speaking English. He became a squad leader in the 82nd Airborne Division before transitioning to the Ranger Regiment, where he experienced a different level of professionalism and training. Fernando later decided to pursue the Green Beret and successfully completed SFAS and the Q Course.Throughout his journey, Fernando emphasized the importance of pushing through limitations, dropping ego as a leader, and constantly striving for improvement. He shares his insights into military training, self-leadership, and mindset. He highlights the need to overcome fear and take action, as well as the value of finding a mentor and surrounding oneself with a supportive community.Fernando also discusses the significance of taking care of one's mental health and the impact it has on leadership. He stresses the importance of being fearless and taking responsibility for one's actions. Fernando's story serves as a reminder that success is possible through perseverance and a commitment to personal growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background11:39 Transitioning to the Ranger Regiment31:06 Dive School and Overcoming Challenges39:04 Taking Care of Your Team46:13 Taking Responsibility for Your Actions52:45 Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Passion01:00:08 Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Goals01:06:34 Taking Control of Your LifeSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...