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A Swift Kick In The AssAuthor: John W. Curren
A Swift Kick In The Ass, is a podcast about the forces that motivate us to create positive personal change. Topics are intended to inspire and provoke thought and/or action that help the ordinary person achieve extraordinary change. The show was started in 2014 being hosted by lifelong friends John W. Curren and Tom Stewart. Tom died of brain cancer on 9/16/2020. John continues the quest to disrupt conventional thinking and find true freedom through living life on his terms. Personal Growth and Lifestyle design can make a person feel like an ass. Some things we try to change fail no matter what we do. That is okay. So be strong. be bold. Learn how to adapt and carry the burden or stubbornly refus to carry the load! It is up to you. Be asinine! Please like and subcribe. It really help this ass more than you could ever know. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Army Veteran Scott Lackey on Real Resilience, Micro‑Level Change & Finding Purpose ASKITA Audio E188
Monday, 20 April, 2026
In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, John Curren interviews Army combat veteran Scott Lackey about resilience, fear, purpose, and the power of micro‑level change. Scott shares stories from his military service during the Persian Gulf War, his rebellious path to joining the Army, and the life lessons that shaped his upcoming book. Topics include: Resilience in everyday life Overcoming fear through small, consistent actions Marriage, communication, and emotional growth Ironman training and personal discipline Why internal change must come before external transformation The importance of unconditional love and simple human connection Scott's book launches between May 1–15, and John will share the link when it goes live. Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:12 – Why Scott Joined the Army 05:40 – Deployment to Kuwait 10:22 – Structure, Freedom & Life Decisions 15:55 – Ironman Training & Personal Discipline 21:10 – What Resilience Really Means 27:45 – Marriage, Communication & Emotional Growth 33:30 – Micro‑Level Change: Saying Hello 38:50 – "The Gifts Are in the Pain" 44:10 – Scott's Book Launch 48:00 – Closing Thoughts
