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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 21 MIN

"Law School at 67? This Navy Captain Is Just Getting Started"

from Adapt and Overcome Podcast · host Tommy Hardaway

What does it look like to reinvent yourself at 67 years old? In this episode of the Adapt and Overcome Podcast, Tommy Hardaway sits down with retired Navy Captain Peter Lawless to talk about perseverance, leadership, military service, financial discipline, and why he’s heading to law school later in life. Peter shares his incredible journey from growing up in a household with 11 brothers and sisters, to working construction jobs to pay for college, to leading major logistics operations for the Navy and Marines overseas. He opens up about overcoming difficult leadership situations, learning how to adapt to challenging personalities in the workplace, and why empathy became one of his greatest leadership tools. The conversation also dives into financial literacy, investing, retirement planning, and why Peter believes discipline—not luck—is the foundation for long-term success. He explains how small investments made consistently over time can completely change a person’s future. Now, at 67 years old, Peter is preparing for his next chapter after being accepted into law school at the University of Florida. His goal is to help people navigate financial planning, estate planning, and even divorce-related financial challenges as a certified divorce financial analyst. This episode is packed with wisdom for veterans, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build a better future while overcoming life’s obstacles.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

What does it look like to reinvent yourself at 67 years old? In this episode of the Adapt and Overcome Podcast, Tommy Hardaway sits down with retired Navy Captain Peter Lawless to talk about perseverance, leadership, military service, financial discipline, and why he’s heading to law school later in life. Peter shares his incredible journey from growing up in a household with 11 brothers and sisters, to working construction jobs to pay for college, to leading major logistics operations for the Navy and Marines overseas. He opens up about overcoming difficult leadership situations, learning how to adapt to challenging personalities in the workplace, and why empathy became one of his greatest leadership tools. The conversation also dives into financial literacy, investing, retirement planning, and why Peter believes discipline—not luck—is the foundation for long-term success. He explains how small investments made consistently over time can completely change a person’s future. Now, at 67 years old, Peter is preparing for his next chapter after being accepted into law school at the University of Florida. His goal is to help people navigate financial planning, estate planning, and even divorce-related financial challenges as a certified divorce financial analyst. This episode is packed with wisdom for veterans, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build a better future while overcoming life’s obstacles.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

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