“Mine!” is one of the first words babies learn. In every culture, ownership shapes every minute of every day of our lives. We think ownership is natural. We think it’s obvious and simple, but that’s not entirely true. There are hidden rules that determine who gets what and why: Whether you stand at the front…

Since the beginning of civilization, humans have been fueled by a desire to avoid the decay that’s coming with old age. Today, we spend billions of dollars each year to eradicate cancer, dementia or diabetes. But even when we find cures for these and other diseases, we still don’t change our ultimate prognosis: death. But…

No one makes it alone in this life. We all need people to say “yes” to support us and to back us. But there is a reason why some people can get others to believe in them, to invest in them, while others cannot. And that reason has little to do with talent, connections, experience…

There are the kind of people who lead by example, the kind of courageous people who shine a light into the darkness, and are not afraid to walk into it themselves at their own peril in order to give a voice to the voiceless. I am extremely humbled to call such an incredibly compassionate and…

Those of you who have followed my podcast for a while know nothing excites me more than talking to people who’ve lived a very diverse life. I find they are some of the most intriguing and best teachers. My guest today, Todd Opalski is a retired Marine, Scout Sniper, Force Recon Operator, Delta Operator, Special Operations Commander and entrepreneur.

After 26 years in the military, he lived the startup experience in Silicon Valley. Before creating Camp Zen Commando, a Costa Rican retreat to help people of all stripes optimize their lives and prepare for the uncertainties of tomorrow, Todd was part of elite special operations organizations, completed the most arduous and demanding training the military has to offer, and served on secretive military assignments in hostile environments worldwide.

Throughout his journey, Todd has witnessed firsthand all types of suffering in the world, including starvation, genocide, isolation, deprivation, and worst of all human loss. Now his life purpose is to assist others in living more meaningful and peaceful lives at mind- body adventure camp, Camp Zen Commando in Costa Rica.