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Sep 2023
2h 13m

"Defy the Norm" with Cody Alford

Jon Bernthal
About this episode

Cody is a former Marine Raider & Scout Sniper who was on the frontlines of the Battle of Fallujah. Cody discusses the concept of "normal" and how it's a societal construct that keeps individuals in a haze, going through the motions of life without truly living. He emphasizes the importance of breaking free from societal norms, finding one's voice, and paving your own path. 

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