# Windshield, Not the Rearview Mirror | Full Auto Friday | 4.17.2026

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Podcast: [Cleared Hot - Powered By BRCC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleared-hot-powered-by-brcc-8189)
Published: 2026-04-17T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3750

## Resource

Week one of the book being out in the world, and I still don't have the vocabulary for the support. Thank you. Genuinely. If you read it, an honest Amazon review costs nothing and helps more than you'd think. Then we get into the questions. A 25-year-old lawyer writes in about imposter syndrome and getting put on a pedestal for a job he doesn't feel qualified for yet. My take: keep the imposter syndrome. Just find a response that doesn't escalate or deescalate, and move the conversation to them. Next one hits harder. A Marine turned med student on the "vet bro" archetype, the guy in head-to-toe fatigues at the airport, and the social sandpaper that follows. Why one bad interaction outweighs a hundred good ones. Why comparative service and competitive suffering benefit nobody. And why the best counter is just being a good expression of what you used to be. Also covered: what recovery looked like overseas vs. now, why special operations runs like a professional sports team, and my honest take on TRT, dosage, and chasing health span over lifespan. Enjoy Pick up a copy of Drownproof here: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/book Today's Sponsors: Willies Remedy: Order now at https://www.drinkwillies.com and use code "CLEAREDHOT" for 20% off of your first order + free shipping on orders over $95, and enjoy life in the high country. Mando: As a special offer for listeners, new customers get $5 off a Starter Pack with our exclusive code. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack Use code "clearedhot" at https://www.ShopMando.com .

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