Patrick Dearborn brings unwavering purpose to every role he leads—whether as a top real estate agent, fire commissioner, or community advocate in Naples, Florida. In this episode of The Determined Society, Patrick and Shawn engage in a powerful conversation about faith, duty, daily disciplines, and the importance of service, unity, and unshakeable grit. They peel back the layers on his early mornings—starting his day at 4 AM to get the hardest thing done first—and discuss his role in building what he calls “Freedom Town USA,” a community rooted in shared American values rather than division. **This episode covers:** -What's Freedom Town USA and why Naples is the model for unity -His journey from military service to real estate and firefighting—building a life on discipline and honoring your "call" -The daily practice of “doing something you don’t want to do” as a determination muscle -How to fight division in American life by choosing unity, empathy, and connection -Tales from the fire service and what it means to truly serve—and pay with sacrifice -Why a relentless morning routine is Patrick’s non-negotiable baseline -What it truly means to be the GOAT (special shoutout to GOATED GOLF) What Determination Means to Patrick: “Waking up at 4 AM, doing the hardest thing first, and serving others before serving myself.” Connect with me : https://link.me/theshawnfrench?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2s9TipS1cPaEZZ9h692pnV-rlsO-lzvK6LSFGtkKZ53WvtCAYTKY7lmQ_aem_OY08g381oa759QqTr7iPGA Patrick Dearborn https://www.instagram.com/patrickdearborn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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