Men's Journal Everyday Warrior Podcast Episode 85: Ramon Colon-Lopez

The Men’s Journal’s Everyday Warrior Podcast With Mike Sarraille is a podcast that inspires individuals to live more fulfilling lives by having conversations with disrupters and high performers from all walks of life. In episode 85, we spoke with Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez about his insights gained from his time in special operations and leadership roles in the Air Force.

CZ is a dedicated individual who recognizes the importance of taking a deliberate and surgical approach to the engagements he chooses. From his humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to his influential position, CZ's journey showcases the impact of moral courage, servant leadership, and the power of education.

Listen to the full podcast above and see a timestamped overview of the interview below.

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[00:02:08] Deliberate travel focused on fixing and influencing.

[00:09:17] Community bonds remain strong in Guanica, Puerto Rico.

[00:13:33] Street dedication speech celebrates town's shared childhood.

[00:16:45] Education opens doors for unexpected opportunities.

[00:25:50] Technical rescue and problem-solving.

[00:31:02] Combat veteran rises in ranks, transitions to training.

[00:33:50] Going from Air Force Chief Master Sergeant to combat leader.

[00:40:13] Bias for action, adapting to cultures, and speaking truth to power.

[00:43:37] Learning from interactions and instilling warrior ethos.

[00:50:06] Leadership, performance, and politics.

[00:56:17] Moral courage and character.

[01:01:28] Military encourages understanding and fruitful communication.

[01:04:56] Leaving command and being grateful for a loyal, committed service to the nation.