Summary

Justin Constantine is a former Marine and attorney and is now an inspirational speaker and leadership consultant. He survived a gunshot wound to the head while serving in Iraq. He recently completed his first book, My Battlefield, Your Office: Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines. His writing on military and leadership issues have been featured in such outlets as CNN, Time, the Washington Post, The Atlantic, Forbes magazine, and USA Today. Justin is a Presidential Leadership Scholar and a Fellow with the Truman National Security Project.

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Justin is an expert in overcoming adversity, leadership, and Veteran employment. In this episode we discuss the amazing adversity he has recently been through and techniques that have helped him push through and progress. We specifically look at awareness and why becoming more conscious is the key to progression. Justin also shares some tips on leadership taken from his book.

Key Take Outs

• In failing. It is so easy to be too self-critical when one fails in life. No matter how large or small, failure can make us feel embarrassed and insignificant. It is a large part of the reason why many people stop pursuing their dreams. If in failure you pick yourself up again you will strengthen as failure is not a sign of weakness but a opportunity to learn and grow. View it as a win.
• Love and support. We thrive in a world that embraces independency but the more people I speak to the more I realise that dependency allows us to progress. When you are struggling, when you need a boost, when you want to stretch out further than you already are, love and support will give you the courage and strength necessary. It allows us to become more than we already are so we can reach our full potential.
• Human communication. Learn to communicate at a higher level. Talk with yourself and others so that you become clear on your objectives. This will create deeper understanding to those around you and allow your personal thought to develop.
• Awareness. The more you become aware the greater your purpose. Too many of us navigate ourselves through this life unconsciously. No knowing what we are doing or why. This kind of behaviour is causing more suffering and regret than it is worth. Spend more time in mindfulness practice to assist you in becoming more conscious every moment. I believe deeply that this is the key to unlocking our full potential in life.
• Leadership tips. A few lessons on leadership were shared by Justin. One that stood our to me was the idea of leading from the front line. The idea also that leadership qualities can be translated to how well we direct our own lives. Do as you say you will do. Be integral to your word. You will be a better leader to yourself and others in doing so.

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Mediation, to-do lists, and communication.

What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self?

Invest $100 per week and stick to school.

Justin interpretation of success

Creating the time and resources to do what’s important to you in life.

What is your number one productivity advice?

Create writing retreats. A good way to stay focused is create a dedicated block of time, without distraction, for that specific goal.

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make change?

Ask yourself, “why do you want to make the change”, and then make sure that’s true to the direction you wish to take.

Quick round questions

Favourite Food

Egyptian Nachos

Favourite Leisure Activitiy

Golf

Favourite book(s)

The Motivation Manifesto by Brandon Burchard

 My Battlefield, Your Office: Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines By Justin Constantine

Quote

“Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never.” Winston Churchill.

What does living life with passion and purpose mean?

Being disciplined in what you do and creating time in what is important to you.

Do we all have a why?

Yes! It is not random. Being value to the world and others. Being mindful of how you spend your day can help tap into your why.

How to find Justin and other links

You can find Justin by visiting his websites Justin Constantine here.

http://www.justinconstantine.com

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