Mental toughness isn't about being fearless; it's about doing it anyway. Veteran and creator Austen Alexander dropped by the PTB Live Show at the AI+ Expo to share a powerful story about his ultimate phobia: the open water. After being swept out by rip currents as a kid and struggling in the Tennessee River during military training, he realized the lack of control was paralyzing. Instead of staying on dry land, he took his power back the hard way, by swimming 4 miles. As he admits, "I was scared the whole time." But he did it. A great reminder from the Expo floor that the only way past our biggest challenges is straight through them. Watch the PTB live show on Youtube, X , & Substack from 11am-3pm today and tomorrow from the show floor! #AIExpoDC #AustenAlexander #reels #military