# @veteranmade.ck on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DF3hrKSxyRK
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26584180-veteranmadeck-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/64369f156d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-09T21:45:06.000+00:00

## Caption

Trust your gut. Follow your heart. 

In this high-octane episode of Veteran Made (LINK IN BIO), Carey speaks with @edrushpilot, a former Marine Corps fighter pilot turned entrepreneur and author, who shares his insights on pursuing one’s true calling and achieving personal and professional fulfillment. Rush emphasizes the importance of following one’s desires and wants in life, arguing that these often align with God’s plan for an individual. He challenges the conventional wisdom of pursuing careers solely based on qualifications or societal expectations, instead encouraging listeners to explore their genuine passions and interests.⁣
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The conversation takes an intriguing turn as Rush and host Carey Kight discuss the concept of work-life integration rather than balance. Rush advocates for operating at “100% efficiency” in all aspects of life, rejecting the notion of compartmentalizing work and personal time. He illustrates this idea through examples from his military experience and entrepreneurial journey, demonstrating how one can achieve a state of flow and ease even in high-pressure situations by aligning with one’s true purpose.⁣
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Throughout the episode, Rush and Kight explore the idea of resisting the cultural pendulum swing between extreme hustle culture and passive acceptance of circumstances. Instead, they propose a middle ground of intentional, efficient action guided by a clear understanding of one’s mission in life. Rush shares personal anecdotes, including his experience with adrenal fatigue, to underscore the importance of finding this balance and operating from a place of rest and receptivity rather than constant striving. This thought-provoking discussion offers listeners a fresh perspective on achieving success and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.

## Stats

- **Views:** 170
- **Likes:** 1,026
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 38

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jake Hatch | @JakeSHatch | https://gondola.cc/JakeSHatch | Editor |

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