# Beyond the Surface: Scott Paradis on Systems Under Strain and Personal Power

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Podcast: [Living the Dream with Curveball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-the-dream-with-curveball-995755)
Published: 2026-05-25T05:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Scott Paradis, a retired Army Colonel, former Congressional Fellow, and author of 11 books. Scott brings a unique perspective to the current chaos in our world, emphasizing that the turmoil we see is part of a larger system under strain rather than mere random events. He delves into the importance of clarity, responsibility, and reclaiming our agency in these uncertain time...

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