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Objective Arete#9. You Can't See Whats Under Your Bed Lurking - Overcoming Yourself (Rob Richards)A powerful and deeply personal episode. Special Forces Command Sergeant Major Rob Richards opens up about a hidden battle he didn’t even know he was fighting—emotional numbness after a decade of high-stakes deployments. He and Chuck dive into what self-efficacy means, how experiential learning shapes elite operators, and why ignoring what’s “under your bed” can quietly erode your joy, leadership, and life.Rob shares how therapy, medication, and innovative treatments like the stellate ganglion block helped him reconnect with his emotions, his family, and his purpose. They also tackle leadership across generations, the evolving demands of...2025-04-221h 00Objective Arete#7. Dominate Your Fitness: Master Your Body, Master Your Life | Bonus Episode – Objective AreteDominate your fitness levels. Work around injuries, train for longevity, and accomplish your goals in life. Mike Leraio sits down with Chuck Ritter and Greg Walker in the famous Falcon Snail Pub to discuss how to program your fitness programs intelligently and with purpose. We talk about important references everyone should have on their bookshelves and how to train past severe injuries. Our first bonus episode and episode with video! Check it out on YouTube here.Books From Episode:Power Speed EnduranceSupple Leopard Training for the New Alpinism...2025-04-0140 minObjective Arete#4. Live With Purpose - Chuck RitterUse failure as a stepping stone to achieve greatness. Understand that failure and defeat are not synonymous. Embrace challenges, be open to failure, and distinguish between acceptable risks and mere attempts to avoid risk. Winning often requires taking informed risks.Chuck Ritter, Deputy Director/COO of Objective Arete and a retiring Special Forces Sergeant Major, emphasizes the importance of using failure as a path to becoming legendary. He discusses the necessity of making the best possible decisions, even when they are not ideal, and highlights that success involves identifying acceptable risks.Guest Bio...2025-02-2540 minObjective Arete#3. I Never Lose, I Win or I Learn - Greg Walker"I never lose, I win or I learn" - Nelson MandelaFrom being a Special Forces Officer to starting a successful brewing company to being the CEO of Objective Arete, Greg has learned many of life's lessons through failure. When one views failure as a mechanism to become legendary, they can become legendary. Greg Walker is the CEO of Objective Arete, the owner of Hatchet Brewing Company, a former Special Forces Officer and a Graduate of West Point. He hold a degree in Engineering and an MBA.Full Guest Bio:Greg Walker is t...2025-02-1143 min
Objective Arete#1. Objective Arete - Embrace Adversity Be more in life. Become legendary. Join on a journey of become more!Mike Lerario, Greg Walker, and Chuck Ritter introduce the concept of Objective Arete. We discuss the idea and the philosophical roots of 'Arete' in classical Western philosophy and how we can use it for modern personal growth. Objective Arete aims to create a community and provide a mindset and toolsets that help individuals in various domains of life, including mental, physical, social, and professional development. The founders share their backgrounds, reflecting on their journeys from military service to forming this self-development platform, emphasizing the i...2025-01-2834 min
Objective Arete#0. Intro - Why Should You listen to Objective Arete?There are countless podcasts available, but there's one you definitely shouldn't miss! Take just three minutes to learn how the Objective Arete Podcast can improve your chances of fulfillment and success. Join us on our journey to tackle life and become better individuals.In this podcast, Greg Walker and Chuck Ritter briefly explain what the Objective Arete Podcast is all about, why you should tune in, and what you can gain from the experience. It's concise, engaging, and straight to the point.New episodes release every two weeksVisit us at www.objectivearete.com and...2025-01-2602 min