Logan Lessar always wanted to do something big with his life. He didn’t want to go the normal rout of getting a job and being held down in the same place, he wanted freedom.

He started his first business at age 15, he travelled to South Africa alone at age 17, and he did that to work with his business partner with whom he met online. He continued to complete his traditional schooling and achieved straight A’s.

Logan is an adventure seeker who loves racing motocross, skiing, snowboarding, jet skiing, wakeboarding, mountain biking, traveling the world and overall doing anything that will push his limits to force him to face his fears.

Now at the grand old age of 19, he lives in Cape Town, South Africa, and today we’re going to explore the “Champion mindset”. We’re going to find out about his “No Quit” mentality, what it takes to fail at motocross, and then go on to win!

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In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Mandy Hickson, a remarkable individual who has blazed trails and achieved extraordinary success in both the military and business worlds. As the 2nd female fighter pilot in the history of the Royal Air Force (RAF), Mandy's story is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering determination.

During her time in the RAF, Mandy faced numerous challenges and overcame them with her exceptional skill, expertise, and the indomitable spirit that defines fighter pilots. Her journey was marked by breakthrough moments and the relentless pursuit of excellence, as she soared through the skies piloting powerful fighter jets.

Having transitioned from the cockpit to the corporate world, Mandy's leadership skills and unique experiences have proven invaluable in her role as a business leader. She has seamlessly translated the principles she honed as a fighter pilot into her approach to leadership, driving teams towards success and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience.

Mandy's captivating story is an inspiration to aspiring aviators, young women seeking to break barriers, and individuals striving for personal and professional growth. With her remarkable insights, she shares the lessons learned from high-pressure situations, the importance of teamwork, decision-making strategies, and the ability to adapt to change.

Today, we delve into Mandy Hickson's incredible journey, exploring her experiences as the 2nd female fighter pilot in the RAF, the exhilaration of flying powerful jets, and how her unique career path has transcended into exceptional leadership in the business world. We also discuss her best-selling book “An Officer, Not A Gentleman” Please stay with us as we gain invaluable insights from this trailblazer, role model, and true exemplar of courage and leadership."

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Tom Clancy died in 2013, but his legacy is continuing with the permission of his family estate with the new authors, Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson.

On 21 May, 2024, now 40 years after the release of Red October, we see the launch of the new Tom Clancy book, Act of Defiance, written by Andrews and Wilson. Brian Andrews is an Ex-Submariner and Jeffrey Wilson is a Ex-Navy SEAL Medic. Their joint experience packs an amazing punch in their many novels, including the continuation of the Tom Clancy legacy.

In this episode, Jeff Smith is talking with Jeff Wilson, about how he and Brian Andrews work together as joint authors to write best-selling books such as the amazing series, Tier 1, and Sons of Valour, and now Act of Defiance in the Tom Clancy, Jack Ryan Series.. There's no holds barred, they talk about how they write, the money they make, books, audiobooks and eBook strategies.

Navy veteran and Wall Street Journal and bestselling thriller author Jeffrey Wilson is a vascular surgeon who was completing his training when terrorists attacked America on 9/11. Already having served, Jeff immediately re-joined the active duty Navy and served as a combat surgeon with the Marines and then with an East Coast–based SEAL team and a Joint Special Operations Task Force, making multiple deployments. His experiences there --- seeing things that cannot be unseen --- sent him on his own journey exploring, and at times questioning, his faith, and are the inspiration for this novel. Jeff has also worked as an actor, a firefighter, a paramedic, a jet pilot and a diving instructor.

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