How to Stop Playing by Other People’s Rules | Context, Creativity & Self-Reflection

Matt DiGeronimo-retired Navy submarine officer, executive, and author-to unpack what real leadership and personal growth look like. Matt shares how his journey from high-stakes operations to creative writing taught him that fulfillment comes from honest self-reflection, embracing life’s challenges, and defining your own path instead of following conventional wisdom. The conversation dives into why most leadership advice falls short, how to build habits that stick, and why the journey matters more than the end goal. Listeners will walk away with practical, relatable insights for leading themselves and others with authenticity and purpose

Connect with : Matt DiGeronimo
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mjdigeronimo
Substack: https://beyondplatitudes.substack.com/

Books on amazon:
Actualizations -  https://a.co/d/advOVRi
Suck - https://a.co/d/advOVRi
The Courage to publish - https://a.co/d/euv99VJ
Mental Judo - https://a.co/d/gQo55nj

Connect with Justin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-itee-walker/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iteecmd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITeeCMD/

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