From rock bottom to Navy SEAL, and then to storytelling YouTube star from John Allen to MrBallen, he reveals what it takes to reimagine your life's path.
00:00 Intro
02:03 Becoming MrBallen
10:14 The Self-Awareness to Take Responsibility Changed Me
14:58 How You React After Making Mistakes Changes Everything
16:44 What Is the Navy SEALs?
19:21 How Long Is Navy SEAL Training?
23:05 The Difference Between Those Who Made It or Not
27:07 MrBallen’s Mentality Before and After SEAL Training
29:51 Hitting Rock Bottom
32:52 Advice for People Who Feel Stuck
36:23 I Almost Died: Finding Your True Motivation
39:43 Retiring Due to War PTSD
45:34 Dishonored by the Navy SEAL Community
49:15 I Crossed the Line...
01:01:23 What Happened to Those 9 Hikers
01:03:35 Advice for Finding What Motivates You
01:06:59 The Best Things in Life Are on the Other Side of Fear
01:14:24 Dealing With People Hating What I Love Doing
01:18:44 Will You Stop Being MrBallen?
01:21:16 What Would Make You Leave MrBallen Behind?
01:25:38 Finding the Next Thing to Tick Off Your List
01:27:18 Dealing With PTSD and Alcoholism
01:33:52 Coming to Terms With Everything I Did
01:36:42 Your Demons and Therapy
01:38:34 The Only Way to Cope With Your Demons
01:40:53 Ads
01:43:00 Reconciling With My Dad
01:46:55 How to Help Men Experiencing Mental Health Issues
01:51:23 How to Be a Great Storyteller
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