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Eric Greitens

Eric was born and raised in Missouri. A Navy SEAL, Rhodes Scholar, boxing champion, and humanitarian leader, Eric earned his Ph.D. from Oxford University. He did research and documentary photography work with children and families in Rwanda, Albania, Mexico, India, Croatia, Bolivia, and Cambodia. The founder of The Mission Continues and the author of the New York Times best-seller. The Heart and The Fist, Eric was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people. Fortune magazine also named him one of the 50 greatest leaders in the world. Eric lives in Missouri with his wife, Sheena, and their son, Joshua.

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A Navy SEAL’s Advice On Living A More Fulfilling Life
“You cannot bounce back from hardship. You can only move through it.”
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7 Things I’d Like Every New Veteran To Keep In Mind
The founder of the nonprofit organization, The Mission Continues, shares some words of wisdom with veterans adjusting to life after the military.