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How Far Are You Willing to Push Yourself?

What are you truly capable of, and how will you ever know if you never push yourself far enough to find out?

In this episode of Commander’s Intent, retired Air Force Colonel and fighter pilot Derek Oaks shares the remarkable story of WWII fighter pilot JM Taylor, a member of the legendary Flying Tigers who survived being shot down, captured, and held as a prisoner of war.

But it’s a story from Taylor’s pilot training that reveals an unforgettable lesson about pushing our limits. Determined to experience what it was like to fly from the front seat of a Stearman, Taylor climbed out of the…

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