Lt Col Dan Rooney: Fly Into the Wind

Lt Col Dan Rooney: Fly Into the Wind

Author: Chris Schembra November 15, 2021 Duration: 43:37
Every single person deals with down moments in life. Yet, it's in those hard times where our legacy is forged. So don't look at those challenging times as problems; instead, become a problem solver. Welcome difficulty into your life and navigate through those storms. You are in total control, do not blow with the wind. Lt Col Dan Rooney knows that flying into the wind is how he creates an impactful legacy. Lt. Colonel Dan "Noonan" Rooney is a fighter pilot with three combat tours in Iraq, a PGA Professional, and the founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation, which has raised more than $135 million and awarded more than twenty-eight thousand scholarships to the family members of fallen or disabled soldiers. Rooney is a two-time recipient of the Top Gun award and has received many decorations, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Air Expeditionary Medal. For his service and patriotism, Rooney was presented the White House's Volunteer Service Award by President George W. Bush, the Air National Guard's Directors Service Award, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. He has been recognized as one of People magazine's Heroes of the Year, Money magazine's Hero of the Year, and ABC World News Tonight's Person of the Year. Lt Colonel Rooney is a proud husband and father of five daughters. In this episode, Dan covers the impactful core concepts in his book, Fly Into the Wind.

Chris Schembra, known as the "Gratitude Guru" by USA Today and a columnist for Rolling Stone, hosts Gratitude Through Hard Times. For nearly a decade, he has traveled the globe facilitating meaningful human connection, work that extends directly from his #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book of the same name. In this podcast, he moves beyond simple self-help platitudes, creating a space where ancient Stoic wisdom meets contemporary neuroscience and psychology. Each episode is a practical exploration of how to find genuine appreciation and resilience not in spite of difficulty, but because of it. Schembra acts as both guide and fellow traveler, using his experience as a dinner host and facilitator to frame profound questions and share conversations that dissect the mechanics of fulfillment. Listeners will hear a blend of personal narrative, philosophical insight, and actionable science, all aimed at reframing life's inevitable challenges. This isn't about blind optimism; it's about building a durable, grounded perspective that serves in both business and personal relationships, in moments of entrepreneurial stress and cultural shifts. The Gratitude Through Hard Times podcast provides a thoughtful, evidence-based toolkit for anyone seeking to cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and connection in a complex world, proving that gratitude is a skill forged precisely when it feels most out of reach.
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