Episode 136: Sylvester Jenkins III

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Recorded24 Jul 2023

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Sylvester Jenkins III retired from the United States Army and author of "From Combat to Comeback: How to Conquer the Battles of Adversity and Avoid Letting Circumstances in Your Life Define You." In this episode, Sylvester takes us through his remarkable turnaround story of being an at-risk teen that couldn't get into any military branch to becoming a First Sergeant and retiring honorably. He also discusses his battles with anxiety, depression, divorce, PTSD, suicidal tendencies, and substance abuse. Sylvester also talks in depth about overcoming those obstacles and publishing a book to help others. Grab a copy of Sylvester's book at https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Comeback-Conquer-Battles-Adversity-ebook/dp/B0B34YPHSB

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