Win The Daily War
In this episode, I'm joined by David Ortiz, a police officer in Arizona, who shares his experience as a police officer who worked SWAT, K9, Interdiction, and a variety of other assignments. We talk about what it takes to make it through the career, even when things aren't going your way. David shares his experiences when it comes to finding harmony with the career and home life.
info_outline Episode 17- The Suicide EpidemicWin The Daily War
The "S" word. No one wants to say it. But so many first responders and military personnel struggle with it. Why? That's a great question. And it's one we tackle during this episode. My guest, Trevor Hill, is a Marine who served multiple tours of duty in the Middle East. He shares his experience with suicide, as well as how he has dealt with PTSD and issues in his life. Learn the strategy he uses to calm his mind.
info_outline Episode 16- How is your career affecting your relationship with your kids?Win The Daily War
What kind of relationship do you have with your kids? As cops, we are pulled in so many different directions and this can really take its toll on our family relationships if we aren't being proactive. Check out the highlights from this episode: Gerritt's first narcotics deal.(01:19) Life has a way of throwing you curveballs, which is what happened when Gerritt and Melissa found out she was pregnant with her first child. (01:59) Police work forces you to become a different person (3:55) How this career can affect your relationships. (4:09) Cops often become...
info_outline Episode 15- You Will Always miss 100% of the Shots You Don't TakeWin The Daily War
Sometimes as cops, we become accustomed to asking for permission before taking action. To have success in life, this mentality needs to change. It's time to stop asking for permission and start taking ownership of your life.
info_outline Episode 14- The Obstacle is The WayWin The Daily War
When faced with difficult times, you have 2 ways of looking at things. You can either look at the trial in front of you as an “obstacle” or as an “opportunity” to change something for the better
info_outline Episode 13- 4 Tips to Help Police Officers CopeWin The Daily War
Gerritt discusses 4 tips to help police officers cope with the day-to-day rigors and trauma that come with the job.
info_outline Episode 12: What's Your 20 in Life?Win The Daily War
Think back to the classic story of Alice in Wonderland. When she is brought to a fork in the road and questioning which way to turn, the Cheshire Cat asked her where she wanted to go and she replied "I don't know." His response to that was, "Then it doesn't matter which road you take."
info_outline Episode 11: Infinite Whiplash: The Effect of Going Zero to 100 Every Day as a Cop and What to Do About it.Win The Daily War
A lot of us really have no idea what it’s like to be a police officer before we actually get in the line of duty. One thing is for sure, no two days are the same. You are constantly thrown from one situation into another, with no notice. Discover how to deal with what Gerritt refers to as "Infinite Whiplash" and come out on top.
info_outline Episode 10- Show up in Your Personal Life Like You Show up in Your Professional LifeWin The Daily War
In this episode of Win the Daily War, Gerritt talks about the FNG mentality. If you don’t know what that means, you will learn why it’s so important to master it, not only at work, but at home too. Check out the highlights here:
info_outline Episode 9- Are you the HERO of your own life?Win The Daily War
In order to be a hero at work, at home and at life, you need to follow a framework that makes that happen. Check out the highlights of this episode and listen in to what Gerritt has to say about what it means to be a HERO:
info_outlineWe all have looked up to heroes in our lives from GI Joe to Thor, Captain America, Batman or Iron Man. When you become a cop, you are looked up to as a hero. In order to be a hero not only at work, but also at home and at life, you need to follow a framework to make that happen so that all aspects of your life are in harmony, and you don’t allow any area to become neglected.
Sometimes when cops put on the hero role at work, we forget that the hero role at home is not the same as the one we put on at work. The Protect and Serve Protocol is the method you need in your life to become the hero in your own life at work, at home and in life. Check out the highlights from this episode about becoming the hero of your own life..
- Who remembers GI Joe- 0:50
- Definition of a hero - 03:40
- Becoming a hero- 04:22
- Don’t be confused about what it means to be a hero at home- 06:24
- The hero’s work life balance 08:18
- No one is going to save you 08:39
- Story of an officer who nearly ended his marriage 09:30
- No one is going to save you 09:57
- Talk about addiction 10:49
- You’re not here to save 12:25
- Quit looking outside for the answers 13:30
- Are you being the hero in your own life? 14:02
- You can’t control the outcome of everything that happens 14:42
- Take control and become the hero 15:28
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About The Show
From the brink of divorce, health problems, and near suicide to having the life of his dreams.
Meet Gerritt Bake, a retired SWAT officer who has spent the last 4 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to uncover the formula that brings a voice to Heroes everywhere and guides them on how to turn their frustrated and disconnected lives around and become a Hero in their own right.
He shares everything he learned about being a police officer and about balancing the demands of work, home life, and the community. This show is for first responders who want to unlock the path to master the fundamentals to win at work, at home, and in life.
He reveals the most significant "a-ha moments" in his journey of rebuilding his personal life and professional career, including tough lessons learned and beating the odds to create the life of his dreams. He interviews some of the most successful cops, celebrities, and thought leaders in the first responder space who practice everything we preach.
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