Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Dennis Connors ran intelligence operations against al-Qaeda operatives in back-alley coffee shops.

He could do that because he had the best team on earth behind him.

Then he got out.

No team or backup.

And asking for help felt like failure.

The first pillar of perseverance is vulnerability.

The ability to stop, step back, and say, “I need help.”

You cannot take disciplined action on a problem you refuse to name.

The hardest door to open is the one where you admit you are stuck.

Want to learn more?

Check out this episode of The Hard Way. 👇
youtu.be/iHzbRebESJM

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