Despite the Limits
My name is Scot Storey, and I created this podcast, “Despite the Limits” to provide short conversations aimed at helping leaders grow professionally and personally. As a lifelong student of human connection, leadership, and communication, I am passionate about shaping the growth and capabilities of leaders. My personal journey in leadership development has been shaped by a career of service in the US Army’s Special Operations Forces leading numerous teams from just a few operators to organizations several thousand people strong, with the Army’s Rangers, Green Berets and Civil Affairs units in some the world’s most remote and arduous conditions. I believe in the power of a good story to shape personal connections and help people reach their full potential. That is what this podcast is all about.
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Episodes
39 episodes
Let's Talk about Fear!
I release the podcast on the last Friday of each month, which means this episode went public on Halloween. Since so much of the season seems to be centered on scary stories and creepy decorations in the neighborhoods it seemed like a good time ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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22:39
Embrace the Suck!
If you are struggling with some difficult times or a significant challenge then this is the episode for you. “Embrace the Suck” is my simple grunt way of describing the Stockdale Paradox. In this episode I talk about the Stockdale Paradox...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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18:01
The Road Less Travelled
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I --- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” These penned by Robert Frost were first published in 1915. Today more than a 100 years later I think they still ring true.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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14:50
Where you sit, determines where you stand!
“Where you sit, determines where you stand.” This a phrase I did not really understand when I first heard it as a young staff officer. In this episode, I talk about how our backgrounds shape our perspectives. I also spend some time...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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21:45
True Heroes are Ordinary People
June marks the halfway point in this second season of “Despite the Limits.” The main concept of this episode came to mind while I was serving as the chief of the Land Navigation committee at a JROTC camp. True heroes are really just ordinary pe...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:42
Understanding the Experts
In this ninth episode of season two, I talk about what makes an expert and what you should look for when listening to the plethora of “experts” in media today.This is the first episode since deciding to shift to a once-a-month productio...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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19:11
There is no such thing as bad news!
In this episode, I reflect on my father telling me, “Bad news is not like fine wine. It doesn’t improve with age.” Since and did not and do not drink wine, the metaphor is lost on me. Later in life I learned that there really is no such thing a...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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9:08
Why did you spill your coffee?
In preparing for this episode, I was involved in a rear end collision. So, rather than forging ahead with my plan I thought I would share the experience with you.My initial reaction was poor to say the least. I have spent some time eval...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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14:41
Everybody Needs a Mentor, a Peer, and a Student.
There are three kinds of people you need in your life if you want to grow. Everybody needs a mentor, a peer, and a student if you are to grow to your full potential.This episode was born during my Spring Break travel to the Texas coast ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:50
Voluntary Hardship
The changing of the time and warming weather has my wife and me starting to get our hiking legs under us again. In this episode, I talk about hiking with my grandsons and how they reminded me about voluntary hardship. I also talk about wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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16:26
Collaborative Communication is in our Biology
Connection is vital to any effort we make to effectively communicate, especially if we want to collaborate. Have you ever wondered why this is? This is the topic I explore in Season 2 Episode 4. It is my initial discussion about communica...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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15:07
Order from Chaos
This is episode 3 of season two and I had planned to talk about communication, but the I sensed some uncertainty from the people I have been talking too. So, this episode is focused on leading in these uncertain times. How do we bring order to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:02
Telling Veteran's stories - My discussion with Tracer Burnout Hosts Dan Baker and Roger Vogel
Episode 2 of Season 2 is the first time I am bringing different voices onto the podcast. I was able to spend some time the studio of the Tracer Burnout podcast with the hosts Dan Baker and Roger Vogel. Their podcast is dedicated to letting vete...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:36
Cultivating Discipline
This first episode of season 2 comes from a listener suggestion. Bill Emig reached out to me through Facebook and asked me about discipline. Specifically, he asked me about cultivating a life of discipline. This episode is about th...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:23
Now What?
Episode 24 is the final episode in this first season of “Despite the Limits”. In it I revisit the reason why I started the podcast in the first place. I discuss some recurring themes through the season. I also talk a little about changes you ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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17:45
Do it Now!
The end of 2024 is just around the corner and I had some thoughts to share so here is a bonus episode. In episode 23 I talked about doing an end of year review. This episode explores the concept of New Year’s resolutions and talks about while t...
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Season 1
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9:18
How to do an End of Year Review
The end of 2024 is quickly approaching. In episode 23 I talk about how I will incorporate an end of year review into how I am approaching the close of the year. I start with the process that author and speaker, John Maxwell uses and then discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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16:43
Celebrate the Small Wins
Episode 22 is the final installment in a series of seven episodes exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode we talk about the importance of c...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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21:25
Embrace Failure
Episode 21 is the sixth in a series of seven episodes exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode we talk about the importance of embracing fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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18:07
Build a Coalition for Support
Episode 20 is the fifth in a series of episodes exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode I talk about the importance of involving other peop...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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19:42
Develop A Plan
Episode 19 of Despite the Limits is the fourth in a series of podcasts exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode I overview the military’s fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:37
Setting Goals
Episode 18 of Despite the Limits is the third in a series of podcasts exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode I talk with more detail about...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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18:24
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Episode 17 of Despite the Limits is the second in a series of podcasts exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.There are six steps in all:1.Overcom...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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19:45
What to do when you're stuck
This is episode 16 of Despite the Limits. It is the start of a multi-episode series where I explore six practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode I pre...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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17:51