We’re all tempted, at times, to allow our ego to get the better of us. Many of us feel like we’re on top of the world until the precise time we find ourselves on the bottom of it.
My guest today, Aaron Hale, found himself in just that scenario as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal tech on a routine assignment when he was blown up by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that caused him to lose sight and, later, his hearing. Today, we talk about the fear of being stuck, gratitude for our struggles and adversities, overcoming our greatest fears, how positivity and negativity are infectious, and how you can re-size your ego or have it re-sized for you.
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Aaron Hale is a U.S. Army veteran, former Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, and a powerful example of resilience in the face of adversity. During his military service, Aaron completed a tour with the Navy and later transitioned to the Army, where he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2011, while disarming an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, Aaron was severely injured, losing his eyesight and later his hearing due to complications. Despite these life-altering injuries, he refused to be defined by his circumstances.
Since his recovery, Aaron has become a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for veterans and those overcoming life’s toughest challenges. He founded E.O.D. Fudge, a thriving gourmet chocolate company born out of his passion for cooking and perseverance. Through his story, Aaron inspires audiences around the world to embrace hardship as fuel for growth, purpose, and service. His life is a testament to the warrior spirit—relentless, courageous, and committed to making a difference.
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