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During this episode of the Sam’s On Fire Podcast, host Sam Livingston, business coach, and realtor, is interviewed by Robert Brus on the Go All In Podcast. Livingston shares more about his background in the military, the important lessons he learned from his service, and what helped him make the decision to go all-in on his business. Episode Highlights: Sam provides reasons why he loves living in Ohio.They compare stories about a favorite Australian beer.Sam joined the Marines after the first Gulf War.What are the big differences between the Marine Corps and the Army?Leadership was instilled in Livingston in the Marine Corps.Sam describes his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.In Iraq, Sam worked recon doing roadside clearance.He learned that people are resilient.Most of the soldiers he was with were young and enlisted to pay for college.Rob and Sam discuss the talents and strengths of this generation’s youth.In Afghanistan, Sam was embedded with the Afghan Army.Nothing was more difficult for Sam than worrying about his kids when he was away from them for such a long time.They discuss some of the cultural differences and group dynamics Sam managed on a daily basis in Afghanistan.Communication was an obstacle in Afghanistan.Sam describes effective leadership vs. ineffective leadership.What is Sam’s biggest go all-in story?Sam was a lieutenant in the Cleveland Fire Department while practicing real estate part-time.He left the fire department in 2017 to focus on his real estate business.Quitting is an integral part of the human experience.They discuss the pain of transition.They talk about scarcity vs. abundance.In the military, you can find ways to equate every good and bad thing that happens to you to everyday life.How can people get better at making decisions?Get your ego out of the way.Ask yourself what you want to be accomplishing on a regular basis.Seek help. Find a mentor. Pay a coach.Sam wants to see other people around him succeed and succeed with them.His favorite vacation destination is Outer Banks, North Carolina.Sam recommends his favorite business books at the moment.Sam wants to master running and meditation.Don’t be afraid to subtract. 3 Key Points:Sam Livingston served in the Marine Corps and the Army. His service included deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Sam made the leap to take his real estate business full-time when he realized that he was missing more than he was gaining by staying with the fire department.Embrace your struggle because freedom is on the other side. Resources Mentioned:Sam Livingston website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedInGo All In PodcastDavid GogginsHal ElrodThe Purple Cow (book)The Miracle Morning (book)Never Split the Difference (book)Flip The Script (book)