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me attack my fear demons. He knew I was better than I
thought I was and was confident that I would rise to the occa-
sion. He wanted me to succeed. He believed not only in my
ability but in me.
He was my wingman.

THE GREATEST CHALLENGE IS LEAVING THE
GROUND EACH DAY

I’m asking you, as you approach your work and handle the
day-to-day missiles of business, to make the conscious choice
to lead rather than fear. Be thankful for the warriors in your
life who fight the good fight and give you the courage to
release your brakes and take off in turbulent conditions. Ask
for the strength to be a warrior for your customer, your
coworkers, and those who aren’t yet ready to release the
brakes on their own.
Because nothing happens on the ground. For life to occur,
you must get up in the air and flap your wings—that’s where
the growth is.
Releasing your brakes frees you to focus on what matters
most. It’s the first step on the journey to fulfillment, and it
requires courage, preparation, and the support of your best
wingmen.
Remember, fighter pilots aren’t trained to hang out in the
officers’ club and look good—they are meant to fly. And so
are you.
I want you to break whatever flight ceiling you have
imposed on yourself. I want you to release the brakes and
soar as you have never soared before. With your wingmen by
your side, I want you to take flight, defeat the missiles, and
create a courageous life built on the foundation of service and