About this episode
<p>CZ Lopez is a true force of nature, a visionary leader whose career spans groundbreaking work alongside culinary titan Robert Irvine and a dedicated mentorship transforming the lives of veterans. From humble beginnings that led him to find his purpose as an Air Force para-rescueman, CZ's journey of resilience, humility, and unwavering commitment has shaped him into an extraordinary voice in leadership, inspiring countless individuals to embrace accountability, proactively take charge, and make every second count.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Fluidity of "Because": </strong>Your core motivation, the "because" that drives you, is not static but evolves with the seasons of your life, demanding constant reflection and alignment.</li><li><strong>Adversity as Opportunity:</strong> Misfortunes and failures are not roadblocks but pivotal lessons and opportunities for growth, strengthening character and fueling future drive.</li><li><strong>Humility as a Leader's Anchor:</strong> True leadership is grounded in humility, recognizing that believing your own hype leads to ego and diminishes credibility, while candid feedback fosters genuine progress.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Sound Bytes:</strong></p><ul><li>"My because is simply because we're temporary. Our existence is numbered. We don't know how long we have on this earth to make a difference. So we have to make every second count."</li><li>"I looked at failures as something that was going to make me stronger, that was going to give me further drive, more motivation, a chip on my shoulder to just go ahead and keep on pressing forward."</li><li>"If it's going to be a book about you, buddy, I think you need your face in the front... that beret needs to be in there because that's really who made you who you were, the career field of para rescue."</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect & Discover CZ:</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealczcolonlopez/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@therealczcolonlopez</a></p><p><strong>Threads:</strong> <a href="https://www.threads.com/@therealczcolonlopez?xmt=AQF0Hoj6INWDCS8s7q2M5UmqyJZjdnULU6Dukr8PYcljmNc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@therealczcolonlopez</a></p><p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramoncolonlopez/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ramoncolonlopez</a></p><p><strong>Book:</strong> <a href="https://a.co/d/4gE8AxW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carnivore Leadership: Taking Charge Instead of Taking Shit</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🔥 <strong>Ready to Unleash Your Inner Game-Changer?</strong> 🔥<strong> </strong></p><p>Mick Hunt’s BEST SELLING book<strong>, How to Be a Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership</strong>, is here to light a fire under your ambition and arm you with the real-talk strategies that only Mick delivers.</p><p> </p><p>👉 Grab your copy now and level up your life →<a href="https://a.co/d/2wwLDE8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>Amazon</strong></a><strong>,</strong><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-be-a-good-leader-when-youve-never-had-one-mick-hunt/1146931848?ean=9781394357956%20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Barnes & Noble</strong></a><strong>,</strong><a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/How-Be-Good-Leader-Youve/Mick-Hunt/9781394357956" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Books A Million</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>FOLLOW MICK ON:</strong></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2cUp7JRzkVqunYmD2ENe4g?si=786eadd702b14c01" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>MickUnplugged</a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @mickunplugged </a></p><p><strong>Facebook</strong>:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @mickunplugged</a></p><p><strong>YouTube:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MickUnpluggedPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @MickUnpluggedPodcast </a></p><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @mickhunt </a></p><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="http://mickhuntofficial.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MickHuntOfficial.com</a></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://howtobeagoodleader.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">howtobeagoodleader.com</a></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://leadloudseries.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leadloudseries.com</a></p><p><strong>Apple</strong>:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/id1731755953" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> MickUnplugged</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>