Episode 59 - Do Something Even if it’s Wrong — with Guy Dumas

Better to take action and mess up than not do anything at all.Guy Dumas, has been working with young adults in wilderness therapy for over 30 years but his journey didn’t start out there. Following high school, Guy joined the military but after a misdiagnosis he was kicked out and left to figure out what to do next. Instead of choosing to sit in that defeat he decided to take action and try out a job in wilderness therapy where he ended up finding his own sense of recovery. Now Guy finds his purpose in working with young adults in their own journeys in wilderness therapy.On this episode of Success is Subjective, Guy joins Joanna to share his journey as he learned how to build himself up and find a new sense of purpose after being kicked out of the military. If it weren’t for a misdiagnosis and a time of defeat, Guy wouldn’t find himself right where he feels called to be. Listen in for Guy’s insight on how learning to take action has affected his own life and the lives of others around him. What You Will LearnGrowing up with different academic perspectives from both sides of the familyHis dad went blind when he was 10.  He watched his dad struggle and adjusted!His dad said, “if you’re going to join the military, at least get an education.” He is proud to say he’s a “fine product of North Carolina public education!” He was on the Dean’s List – the list of people that needed a kick in the pants!The whole plebe experience is meant to stress you out.  He believes that he might have been a better academic student at another institution.After that shock, he decided that he wanted to be of service, and was looking for a sense of purpose!  What it was like getting kicked out of the military due to a misdiagnosisHow Guy got into wilderness workHe’s done all sorts of fun stuff that boils down to experiencing a challenge (like biking across the country, or driving a VW bus through 48 states, etc.). His days are spent coaching young men as they transition from wilderness therapy and launch into adulthoodThe inspirational way Guy looks at success and struggleConnect with Guy DumasGuy Dumas of Continuum Coaching and Origins WildernessContact information: call (435) 820-4500 or email [email protected] with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on Google PodcastSuccess is Subjective on iHeart RadioSuccess is Subjective on SpotifySuccess is Subjective on StitcherSponsored by: www.ParentTrainers.comEmail [email protected]