Wake Up to Die Again. A Conversation with Scott Lackey

In this conversation, Scott Lackey shares his journey from a freedom-seeking kid in Arkansas to Army service during Desert Storm, entrepreneurship, repeated personal and professional setbacks, and ultimately becoming an author and storyteller focused on resilience, identity, and personal growth. He reflects on the difficulty of transitioning out of the military, the loss of structure and identity many veterans experience, and the emotional toll of rebuilding after failure and disappointment.Scott discusses leadership, ambition, faith, and the lessons learned through both success and adversity, including how some of life’s greatest growth comes through painful seasons and unexpected “lightning strikes.” He also shares the inspiration behind his book Wake Up to Die Again and the importance of vulnerability, purpose, and honest conversations around struggle, healing, and rediscovering direction after major life transitions.This episode is thoughtful, reflective, and especially relevant for veterans, leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating change while trying to stay grounded in who they are beyond titles, careers, and accomplishments.