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Charlie Plumb: Adversity is a Horrible Thing to Waste

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Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy and went on to be a fighter pilot on 74 successful combat missions over Vietnam. However, on his 75th mission, with only five days before he was scheduled to return home, Charlie was shot down, captured, tortured, and imprisoned in an 8x8 foot cell. He spent 6 years as a POW in Vietnam and during his time there, he learned about forgiveness, personal responsibility, and leadership. He shares his story with you today.

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Key Takeaways

Imagine spending 2,103 days in an 8x8 foot cell as a prisoner of war.
When the Vietnam war ended, there was a big sigh of relief for everyone. They welcomed everyone back and treated the military as if they were heroes, but Charlie didn’t feel like a hero.
J.R. has physical wounds from war and people elevate him for it, but what about all the people out there with invisible wounds? With PTSD? They need a voice, too.
When Charlie came home, he wanted to change his name and disappear to forget his experience as a POW.
Charlie found out through sharing his story that he was giving people hope. This sparked a new purpose for him.
Why did Charlie join the military?
Charlie shares his story of how he got captured in Vietnam.
Charlie went through 6 different prison camps and at times shared his 8x8 cell with 3 other people.
Charlie finds it quite funny that people were afraid of running out of toilet paper during Covid-19.
For the longest time, Charlie was mad at everyone. The president, the aircraft mechanics, everyone… until he read this note by Mark Twain. That’s when he found forgiveness.
When you point your fingers at someone else, you give up your own control.
Charlie felt incredibly guilty for being captured, for not being strong enough under torture.
Guys are afraid to reach out for help. Charlie believes this is why the suicide rates are so high.
“Acid does more harm in the vessel it’s stored, than on the subject it's poured”. The hate you hold inside does more harm to you than it does to the enemy.
You’re the only one who has control over your life. The secret to success is the choices you make about the environment around you.
Charlie survived because he chose not to be bitter.
What got Charlie through the six years of being a POW?
“Return with Honor” was the mantra Charlie held in his heart.
When a friend is going through a hard time, it can be difficult to come up with the words to comfort them. Sometimes, there are no words, but just being there for someone is enough.
Leadership is critical in times of uncertainty, stress, and torture. The leadership in Charlie’s team kept everyone together and focused on the bigger mission.
Of everyone who came back from the Vietnam war, 36% of them had PTSD. Those who came back as POWs, only 4% had PTSD. Why is that?
Charlie and his unit were ready to cause an international incident for not leaving the prison camps when instructed to. Despite 6 years there, it was an easy decision to make. It was about principles.
When Charlie came back, he found out that his wife was divorcing him. Despite the lessons he learned in the prison camp, he didn’t learn them well enough when he was in the ‘real world’. He was ready to blame people all over again.
Everything happens for a reason. "Adversity is a horrible thing to waste"

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Key Takeaways

Imagine spending 2,103 days in an 8x8 foot cell as a prisoner of war.
When the Vietnam war ended, there was a big sigh of relief for everyone. They welcomed everyone back and treated the military as if they were heroes, but Charlie didn’t feel like a hero.
J.R. has physical wounds from war and people elevate him for it, but what about all the people out there with invisible wounds? With PTSD? They need a voice, too.
When Charlie came home, he wanted to change his name and disappear to forget his experience as a POW.
Charlie found out through sharing his story that he was giving people hope. This sparked a new purpose for him.
Why did Charlie join the military?
Charlie shares his story of how he got captured in Vietnam.
Charlie went through 6 different prison camps and at times shared his 8x8 cell with 3 other people.
Charlie finds it quite funny that people were afraid of running out of toilet paper during Covid-19.
For the longest time, Charlie was mad at everyone. The president, the aircraft mechanics, everyone… until he read this note by Mark Twain. That’s when he found forgiveness.
When you point your fingers at someone else, you give up your own control.
Charlie felt incredibly guilty for being captured, for not being strong enough under torture.
Guys are afraid to reach out for help. Charlie believes this is why the suicide rates are so high.
“Acid does more harm in the vessel it’s stored, than on the subject it's poured”. The hate you hold inside does more harm to you than it does to the enemy.
You’re the only one who has control over your life. The secret to success is the choices you make about the environment around you.
Charlie survived because he chose not to be bitter.
What got Charlie through the six years of being a POW?
“Return with Honor” was the mantra Charlie held in his heart.
When a friend is going through a hard time, it can be difficult to come up with the words to comfort them. Sometimes, there are no words, but just being there for someone is enough.
Leadership is critical in times of uncertainty, stress, and torture. The leadership in Charlie’s team kept everyone together and focused on the bigger mission.
Of everyone who came back from the Vietnam war, 36% of them had PTSD. Those who came back as POWs, only 4% had PTSD. Why is that?
Charlie and his unit were ready to cause an international incident for not leaving the prison camps when instructed to. Despite 6 years there, it was an easy decision to make. It was about principles.
When Charlie came back, he found out that his wife was divorcing him. Despite the lessons he learned in the prison camp, he didn’t learn them well enough when he was in the ‘real world’. He was ready to blame people all over again.
Everything happens for a reason. "Adversity is a horrible thing to waste"

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