What if the bravest thing you can do is admit you're struggling?
In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Marine Corps veteran and leadership expert Jill Schulman shares the moment she almost quit ROTC — and the unexpected empathy that kept her going. We explore how bravery isn't about big dramatic moments, but the small, consistent choices we make every day.
Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, corporate leader, and expert in the science of bravery. She holds a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and is the author of The Bravery Effect. Through her research and lived experience, Jill helps people develop courage, build resilience, and create brave relationships in life and leadership.
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🌐 Website: [https://www.jillschulman.com](https://www.jillschulman.com/)
📘 Book: The Bravery Effect (available wherever books are sold)
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillschulman
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillschulman
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:22 Why Jill Almost Quit ROTC
10:15 What the Marines Taught Her About Self-Belief
18:47 Embracing the "Suck" — and Growing From It
27:00 Brave Moments and Brave Relationships
35:56 What Bravery Really Looks Like
43:33 The Bravery Effect and Everyday Courage
57:25 A Message for the Next Generation
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