EFR 278: Why Shortcuts Will Hinder Your Success & Effective Military Exit Strategies with Austen Alexander

<p>Joining the military is perhaps one of the most personal and deeply committed decisions one can make in the United States, so when Austen Alexander enlisted in the Navy he knew exactly where his life was about to take him. Well, almost. Along the way he became a YouTuber but realized he was doing his content and his audience a disservice by trying to take the shortcuts. Once he ditched the "easy way" he surpassed tens of millions of views and has plans of transitioning out of the Navy this year and becoming a full-time content creator.</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect w/ Austen <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/austen_alex/">@austen_alex</a></p> <p>Connect w/ Chase <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chase_chewning/">@chase_chewning</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Save some money <em>and</em> keep supporting the podcast, THANK YOU!</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong><a href= "https://strongcoffeecompany.com/?ref=idvqn2vvx5y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Save 20% on Strong Coffee</a> </strong><-- try their amazing coffee or match for a strong body and strong mind! 15g collagen, 5g MCTs and sustained release caffeine for a pick me up without the crash or jitters! <span style= "text-decoration: underline;"><em>Code "CHASE" for 20% off!</em></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Podcast resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_KYd9ls02FktHoE_R_1Qg">Watch Austen's YouTube channel</a> </li> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hot-mic-show-with-austen-alexander/id1492661136"> Listen to Austen's podcast "The Hot Mic Show"</a></li> <li>Join the <strong><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/501767357327383/?source_id=1805762533008425"> EF Nation</a></strong> private Facebook group! Connect and engage with other listeners, expand upon this episode and more at <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/everforwardradio">https://www.facebook.com/everforwardradio</a></li> <li>Watch full-length interviews at <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/chasechewn