The Warrior’s Way: Turning Pain Into Power with Chris Warnes (Part 1 of 2)
Release Date: 04/14/2025
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info_outlineIn this powerful two-part episode, we sit down with Chris Warnes—combat veteran, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of multiple ventures—to explore growth, grit, and the power of giving back. In this episode, Chris shares his personal journey from wounded warrior to purpose-driven leader, revealing how trauma became a catalyst for transformation.
We dive into the realities of transitioning from military to civilian life, building leadership outside the uniform, and how overcommitment, perfectionism, and identity struggles shaped his path. Chris unpacks deep truths about mindset, ownership, and the importance of giving before receiving.
Chris is also the author of Dominate Your Day, with a second book currently in the works. He shares the raw challenges of getting his next project to the finish line while staying true to his values and vision.
👉 Part 2 will be available next week, where we dive even deeper into Chris’s systems for spiritual entrepreneurship, service, and long-term impact.
What We Talk About:
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Moving from victimhood to ownership after injury
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The importance of mindset in growth and healing
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Overcommitting and the cost of perfectionism
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Meditation as a tool for recovery
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Redefining success after trauma
What We Mention:
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Dominate Your Day (Chris’s first book)
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His upcoming second book on leadership and mindset
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Leadership development
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Entrepreneurship
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Publishing challenges
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Mindset shifts
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Spiritual healing and growth
Timestamps:
⏳ [00:00:00] Podcast Introduction
⏳ [00:00:57] Guest Introduction
⏳ [00:03:12] Chris’s history and victim mindset
⏳ [00:05:30] Understanding gratitude and overcommitting
⏳ [00:06:42] From taking to giving: the mindset shift
⏳ [00:08:15] Host shares post-military transition
⏳ [00:10:49] Losing team support, adjusting expectations
⏳ [00:13:21] Trauma, self-talk, and comparison
⏳ [00:14:50] The perfection gap and mental traps
⏳ [00:15:33] High-performance mindset: military, sports, and business
⏳ [00:16:33] Opening loops without closing them
⏳ [00:17:38] Delegating and leadership in the civilian world
⏳ [00:20:10] Perfectionism delaying Chris’s second book
⏳ [00:21:37] Publishing delays and standing firm
⏳ [00:23:19] Brashness, authenticity, and non-compromise
⏳ [00:26:27] Leadership lessons and team-building
⏳ [00:29:59] Military vs civilian accountability mindsets
⏳ [00:31:35] Vision for the book and buying back time
⏳ [00:34:05] Creating a spiritual entrepreneurship system
⏳ [00:37:14] Being well-read and becoming a strong author
⏳ [00:40:21] Dominate Your Day: from victimhood to ownership
⏳ [00:43:10] Final reflections
⏳ [00:44:17] Outro
Chris’s story is a powerful reminder that pain isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something greater. Whether you’re navigating trauma, leadership, or a big life shift, this episode will speak to your journey.
📚 Grab a copy of Chris’s book Dominate Your Day, and stay tuned for his upcoming second release.
📌 Don’t miss Part 2—dropping next week—where we dive deeper into legacy, impact, and building a life that serves others.