#8: From SEAL Training to Unschooling Advocacy with Chad Metcalf

Welcome to a new episode of Patriot on Purpose. Join us on a captivating journey with Chad Metcalf, where the high tides of Navy SEAL training meet the uncharted waters of unschooling advocacy. Chad shares tales of resilience, the pursuit of passion, and the transformative power of embracing challenges. From the battlefield to the classroom, discover how Chad's diverse experiences shape his approach to education and life.

Highlights:

"Failure just means feedback. If you're failing, that's giving you clues on what you need to do better, so that you can not fail in the same way again."

"You have to learn how to learn... It's not about memorizing useless facts anymore. It's about learning how to access and apply information when you need it." 

"Being a patriot is... what can you do to make your country better, your community better, your family better? And I think like those things collectively... fundamentally change the direction of our country." 

Timestamps:

01:38 - Childhood Adventures in Wimberley, Texas

04:12 - From Golf to Military Service Post-9/11

07:30 - Enlisting in the Navy: 

09:15 - Transitioning from College Struggles to SEAL Training

18:44 - Overcoming Fear of Failure: Mindset and Learning

31:07 - From Passion to Purpose

33:29 - Reps and Resilience

47:06 - Navigating Allegiance and Awareness

52:39 - Questioning Narratives

01:14:06 - Finding Joy in Simple Pleasures