Beyond the Surface: Scott Paradis on Systems Under Strain and Personal Power

Beyond the Surface: Scott Paradis on Systems Under Strain and Personal Power

From Living the Dream with Curveball by curveball

May 25, 2026 · 33 min · Season 34 · Episode 16

About this episode

Scott Paradis discusses the larger systems at play in today's chaotic world and the importance of personal agency.

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Scott Paradis, a retired Army Colonel, former Congressional Fellow, and author of 11 books. Scott brings a unique perspective to the current chaos in our world, emphasizing that the turmoil we see is part of a larger system under strain rather than mere random events. He delves into the importance of clarity, responsibility, and reclaiming our agency in these uncertain time...

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Host: Curveball

Guest: Scott Paradis

Topics covered

  • systems under strain
  • personal power
  • clarity
  • responsibility
  • agency
  • current chaos

Keywords

  • Scott Paradis
  • systems under strain
  • personal power
  • clarity
  • responsibility
  • chaos
  • agency

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Organizations: Living the Dream with Curveball, Army, Congress

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