VALUE ADDED: (Above) the author's boys, Trevor, Tanner and Tucker, hate taking pictures, but did it for their dad; (Lower left) Recording at the Abington, MA War Memorial; (Lower right) Getting ready for a 3D archery competition in Fall River, MA.
It may not be a podcast, or a video show, but whatever you are thinking about as "your" thing, I would say do it. Do it with one hundred percent effort and determination, with no expectation of a reward nor compensation. I will not promise you fame or fortune, but I will promise that you will change
your life and the lives of those around you. This is my Life Hack. Do something that adds value to others authentically, and you will come away healed and restored in a way that a pill will never be able to do. You can do it. I believe in you; just take the first step. •
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Travis grew up in the Midwest before moving South with his family. He joined the Marine Corps and served as a radar operator for HAWK Missile System. After the Marine Corps, Travis moved to the Boston area, and worked for a financial services firm. Travis hosts the military and veterans podcast, Oscar Mike Radio. It has over 350 shows and is in the sixth year of production. In addition, Travis has done voice over work and writing. In 2022, Travis' contribution to the anthology, "Let Go or Be Dragged," made Travis an International Best Seller. Travis enjoys the outdoors, archery, and riding his motorcycle. Being a father is the most rewarding aspect of Travis' life.
Nick Benas grew up in Guilford, Connecticut. The author of Mental Health Emergencies, Warrior Wisdom, Tactical Mobility, and co-author of The Warrior's Book of Virtues, Benas is a former United States Marine Sergeant and Iraqi Combat Veteran with a background in Martial Arts (2nd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon-Do and Green Belt Instructor in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program). Nick attended Southern Connecticut State University for his undergraduate degree in Sociology and his M.S. in Public Policy. He has been featured for his business success and entrepreneurship by more than 50 major media outlets, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Men's Health, ABC, FOX, ESPN, and CNBC.
Richard "Buzz" Bryan is currently the Outreach Coordinator for the West Palm Beach VA medical center. The co-author of The Warrior's Book of Virtues, Buzz previously served as the OEF/OIF Transition Patient Advocate (TPA) for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN4) based in Pittsburgh, PA for ten years, working specifically with Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Buzz was a member of the Navy/Marine Corps team and retired from the United States Navy in July 2011 after 22 years of honorable service as a Fleet Marine Force Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman.