Table of Contents
Map of Afghanistan ix
Introduction: You Are Worth It 1
Chapter 1 Afghanistan 7
Chapter 2 It Starts at Home 25
Chapter 3 Hard Work Pays Off 41
Chapter 4 Keep Your Promises-to Others and to Yourself 52
Chapter 5 Lead with Action 66
Chapter 6 Someone Else's Shoes 88
Chapter 7 The Grenade 114
Chapter 8 Call Your Mom 130
Chapter 9 Find the Joy 151
Chapter 10 It Starts at Home (Again) 182
Chapter 11 The Past Truly Is the Past 204
Chapter 12 Jump 218
Chapter 13 Don't Hide Your Scars 236
Chapter 14 "Stay Motivated" 249
Chapter 15 Know Your Worth 277
Chapter 16 You're Going to Fail…and That's Okay 293
Chapter 17 You Are More Than Your Ribbon Rack or Résumé 304
Chapter 18 Say Thank You 331
Parting Thoughts 347
Acknowledgments 351