Ep. 861 – Out of The Darkness with Rich LaMonica (@RichLaMonica)

“You are the boss of you. Do everything you can to be successful. If you fall down, get back up and keep stacking victories.” – Rich LaMonica Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a father, husband, US Army veteran, and motivational speaker, Rich LaMonica. Rich and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, his experiences transitioning from military to civilian life, the challenges veterans face, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Rich to become an authorHis writing process and what helped him to finish while reliving some of the painful memories from his time in the ArmyWho are Rich’s heroes and how they influence his lifeThree major lessons learned from starting, running, and growing his podcastRich’s Site: https://www.themisfitnation.com/Rich’s Books: https://a.co/d/0j9fRwDn | https://a.co/d/0bZjvs5dRich’s Podcast, “The MisFitNation”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-misfitnation/id1552307503?mt=2&ls=1The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/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 Might Also Like…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. 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-eastke1/164 - "Escape Average, Go for the Big" with Michael Botts: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/164-escape-average-go-for-the-big-with-michael-botts/#Bonus Ep. – “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” with Andre Lewis Carter: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea-with-andre-lewis-carter/Ep. 372 – “The Grit Factor” with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-372-the-grit-factor-with-shannon-huffman-polson-aborderlife/Ep. 734 – “From Military Veteran to Hope Dealer” with Kim Lengling (@KimLengling): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-734-from-military-veteran-to-hope-dealer-with-kim-lengling-kimlengling/Ep. 555 – “Sunflowers Beneath the Snow” with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-555-sunflowers-beneath-the-snow-with-teri-brown-terimbrown1/#Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Be Excellent Now” with Ben Scott, Jr. (@benscottllc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-be-excellent-now-with-ben-scott-jr-benscottllc/Ep. 732 – “From Financial Struggles & Tinnitus to Relief & Success” with Wayne Altman (@wayneraltman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-732-from-financial-struggles-tinnitus-to-relief-success-with-wayne-altman-wayneraltman/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/#Bonus Ep. – “Structure Creates Freedom” with Brad A. Milford (@BAMilford): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-structure-creates-freedom-with-brad-a-milford-bamilford/#HolidayBonus Ep. – “Fireproof” with David Hollenbach III (@HollenbachLEAD): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holidaybonus-ep-fireproof-with-david-hollenbach-iii-hollenbachlead/