Bio – Ben Seekell is an active-duty Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force and recipient of the Purple Heart, which is the oldest Military Decoration and given to those who are wounded or killed while fighting the nation’s wars. The Purple Heart is a solemn distinction and means a service member has greatly sacrificed themselves, or paid the ultimate price, while in the line of duty.
Show Notes
Life Balance
Life before the military and where he was during 9/11
Fateful day of May 8, 2011 and recalling the entire day prior to the mission
View of the word perspective
Childhood memory that helped him persevere during this time
What society can do to help heal invisible wounds
Perseverance being taught
Where a Purple Heart Recipient gets his mental toughness from
Words of wisdom to share with other people that lost limbs and advice to families
Unexpected sources of help that kept him going
Life Starting over after May 8, 2011
Turning personal tragedy into triumph
Naming chapters in a book about his life
Something new he learned about himself since 2011 that has improved his life
Daily Rituals
A new belief and behavior that has helped his life most
What he conveys to people
FUNNIEST THING Ben has told a child when asked about his leg
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