There comes a moment when your heroes become human.
In my conversation with Mark Greene—a retired Navy SEAL sniper—we talked about one of those moments.
Mark was faced with a decision involving his father during surgery. His dad had no idea. But the responsibility fell on Mark.
In that instant, nothing else mattered.
Not his career. Not his resume. Not the chaos of life around him.
Just this truth:
It was his turn to be the strength.
That story stayed with me because it mirrors real leadership.
At some point, every high performer reaches a transition where the role changes.
You’re no longer just executing. You’re carrying others.
Your team. Your children. Your parents.
And you don’t get a countdown.
Mark talked about how his SEAL career prepared him for pressure—but not for transition.
That part required ownership, faith, and the willingness to step forward without certainty.
That’s resilience.
If you’re in a season where the weight feels heavier than usual, it may be because the role has changed.
You don’t need permission.
You’re already up.
— Cole