~~PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!~~ It's Special Operations Training in Kentucky. It's January. We're on the river. It's well below freezing. We're standing on the river bank with orders to break the ice and enter the frigid water. Once in we the boat, we must flip the boat while floating down the river and avoiding life threatening dangers and regain entry and complete the mission. When your boat flips.... stay together, protect each other, don't drop the oars and communicate. COMPLETE YOUR MISSION! This mission was more than about technical skills, it was about having a shared sense of purpose with your team. As long as everyone is on the same page, communicates, and looks out for each other, the mission will be completed. This shared sense of purpose is what you can develop and rely on. Be it your work crew, family, friends, etc... When your boat flips.... stay together, protect each other, don't drop the oars and communicate. COMPLETE YOUR MISSION! Support us through getting awesome coffee here!! https://shop.brewedco.com/?rfsn=52443... Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sites such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, REPSOND, SERVE! FOLOW OUR AUDIO PODCASTS TOO!: Apple: ‎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QWoId7...

~~PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!~~ DESTINY COULD DO NOTHING BUT OBEY! She was worth it all! I received a message from a former student who had just saved her life and her kids lives by utilizing skills we taught her. In life you may be put down for your beliefs, your mission, your dedication, and passion. DON'T let others' opinions lead you off track. You have a destiny, a calling, a purpose. NEVER QUIT! INTERESTED IN SELF DEFENSE TRAINING? LOOK US UP!! WE CAN COME TO YOU! Support us through getting awesome coffee here!! https://shop.brewedco.com/?rfsn=52443... Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sites such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, REPSOND, SERVE! FOLOW OUR AUDIO PODCASTS TOO!: Apple: ‎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QWoId7...

Gut Check Moment? Why do you do what you do? Do you do it for money or for self preservation or recognition? Do you do it out of service? Do you do it to serve others, your family, your community, God, and/or country? Many of us go through life defining success as achieving recognition or a "title". We get caught up in society's game searching for money, fame, and glory. The ones who have impacted this world the most are the ones who had hearts of service. When we reach out and serve others it often comes full circle. That's why at 5 Stone we strive for everyone to prepare, respond, and SERVE!!! Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sites such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, REPSOND, SERVE! Follow our audio podcasts on: Apple: ‎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-stone-prepare-respond-serve/id1543508030 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QWoId7ndcccNIZX6p68Tg?si=oz1vaCyWRHGp7pvqOSHFVw YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7mt9qlBVAEXTYVi0h7htw

Know your tools and most importantly how to use them under stress! Whether you are military, law enforcement, first responder, medical, or in any other career.... Everyone has a toolbox with essential tools needed to help you succeed and even serve others. Do you know what tools are at your disposal? Are you trained and prepared to utilize those tools even when under stress? Shying away from complicated yet essential skills or gaining knowledge not only negatively impacts you, but the ones around you and those you serve. 5 Stone's mission is to Prepare, Respond, and Serve. This may seem easy to say, but to comprehend and make a part of your daily life is more complicated. Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sights such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube,RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, RESPOND, AND SERVE! Follow our audio podcasts on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-stone-prepare-respond-serve/id1543508030 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QWoId7ndcccNIZX6p68Tg?si=vKlRQeFeR7OEA2nAw4dpSw YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCj7mt9qlBVAEXTYVi0h7htw

5 Stone sits down with Andrew Cooperrider (owner of Brewed in Lexington, KY). From being worth millions prior to the pandemic, to living off food stamps and government assistance.... Mr. Cooperrider explains his story of struggling through the pandemic as a small business owner and how he overcame the challenges. Mr. Cooperrider mentions the suffering of his family, his employees, and their families and how he found solutions to remain open. He not only fought for the livelihood of his employees and his company but now also fights for companies across the country. Support 5 Stone buy clicking this link to buy seriously good coffee from Brewed! https://bit.ly/2XmfXob https://brewedco.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5244376.cf16683&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5244376.cf16683 ( https://brewedco.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5244376.cf16683&utm_campaign=5244376.cf16683&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=refersion ) Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sights such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube,RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, RESPOND, AND SERVE! Follow our audio podcasts on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-stone-prepare-respond-serve/id1543508030 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QWoId7ndcccNIZX6p68Tg?si=vKlRQeFeR7OEA2nAw4dpSw YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCj7mt9qlBVAEXTYVi0h7htw

Are we perceiving reality or what our emotions lead us to believe is real in order to defend and protect ourselves? All too often we are faced with challenges that incite fear and anger and lead us to respond based off of our emotions rather than reality. If we can identify the triggers that lead to this emotional impact we are more likely to learn adaptation and avoidance measures to help us respond in a more rational and effective manner. Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sights such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube,RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, RESPOND, AND SERVE!

If you put other people first, you will never be put last. Alexander the Great's soldiers were protesting and ready to go home, he stepped up and showed them that all his scars were all on the front of his body and said they were got for them. This revealed his willingness to sacrifice for his team and showed his leadership and not cowardice. STEP UP, DO THE RIGHT THING, AND LEAD FROM THE FRONT! In today's society we all too often are afraid of leaving our comfort zone, afraid to suffer, and many have selfish attitudes and behaviors. This perspective will not only cause your team to be weak and fragile, but will ultimately lead to your collapse. Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sights such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube,RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, RESPOND, AND SERVE! Follow our audio podcasts on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-stone-prepare-respond-serve/id1543508030 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QWoId7ndcccNIZX6p68Tg?si=vKlRQeFeR7OEA2nAw4dpSw YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCj7mt9qlBVAEXTYVi0h7htw

Thomas Edison was America's most famous inventor. He was also know for what many called his failures. He once stated, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." So many times in our lives we fear taking a stand, taking a first step, making a decision all based on feeling of "failure" and often what others may think of us if we don't succeed on that 1st, 2nd, or 10,000th attempt. We must realize that failure is part of success. It is a step to success. Failure makes success. KEEP FIGHTING, DON'T GIVE UP! Get THE BEST "BREWED" COFFEE RIGHT HERE! This link helps 5 Support 5 Stone AND Brewed! THANK YOU!!! https://brewedco.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5244376.cf16683&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5244376.cf16683 Follow our audio podcasts on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-stone-prepare-respond-serve/id1543508030 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QWoId7ndcccNIZX6p68Tg?si=vKlRQeFeR7OEA2nAw4dpSw Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sights such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube,RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, RESPOND, AND SERVE!

Motivation Monday Ep.5: Yeah 2020 SUCKED! Let’s drop the New Years resolution and start with a New Years “SOLUTION”! Forget DIEts, let’s LIVE-it!!! Face the truth, be held accountable, stop whining, MAKE A SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM! Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sights such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube,RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, RESPOND, AND SERVE!

Ever get stuck in the muck? Feel like you can't get to the high ground? We all have moments in life where we go through low points. In this podcast, Eric Townsend (Nurse Practitioner and Owner of 5 Stone) opens up and shares his multi-year span of struggling with several horrific tragedies. This story is gut wrenching, but motivational as it relates to so many people dealing with similar issues. If Eric can make it through, SO CAN YOU! Please share this for those that you know are struggling and faced with so many challenges in these hard times. We all need encouragement and someone to help us refocus from time to time. Don't forget to check us out at www.5stoneusa.com You can also tune in to our podcasts on all the major podcast hosting sights such as Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, YouTube,RadioCity, and more. Help spread 5 Stone to your community so we can help you PREPARE, RESPOND, AND SERVE!