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Sam Alaimo discusses his journey from Navy SEAL to entrepreneur, exploring themes of stoicism, leadership, and resilience.

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Sam Alaimo, former Navy SEAL, co-founder of ZeroEyes, writer, and host of the Nobel Podcast. Together, they explore the practical application of philosophy, the power of adversity, the transition from military to civilian life, and the importance of honest introspection. Sam shares his journey from the SEAL teams to entrepreneurship and writing, offering deep insights on leadership, resilience, and living a life of action. Episode Highlights: [8:58] The Power of Adversity and Stoicism Sam and Marcus discuss how adversity shapes character, the role of stoicism, and the importance of honest self-reflection. [29:32] Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life Sam shares the challenges of leaving the SEAL teams, finding new purpose, and building a meaningful life after service. [1:02:12] Leadership and Building ZeroEyes Sam talks about founding ZeroEyes, tackling gun violence, and the importance of frontline leadership and mission-driven work. Guest Bio & Contact Info Sam Alaimo is a former Navy SEAL, co-founder of ZeroEyes—a company dedicated to preventing gun violence through AI-powered…

People in this episode

Host: Marcus Aurelius Anderson

Guest: Sam Alaimo

Topics covered

• Stoicism
• Leadership
• Resilience
• Military Transition
• Philosophy
• Adversity

Keywords

• Navy SEAL
• Stoicism
• Leadership
• Resilience
• ZeroEyes
• Adversity
• Military Transition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ZeroEyes

Books & works: What Then, Nobel Podcast

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