#28 - Tu Lam: Special Forces, Vietnam, and Way of the Ronin

Tu Lam, former Green Beret and martial arts expert, joins us for a gripping conversation about his extraordinary journey from the battlefields to the world of entrepreneurship. In this episode, we explore Tu's time in the Special Forces, his deep passion for martial arts, and the mental and physical discipline that helped him transition from military service to a new life. Tu shares stories from his childhood as a Vietnamese refugee, the hardships he faced growing up, and how they shaped his relentless drive. We also delve into his experiences in Special Forces, the brotherhood he found there, and the lessons in leadership and resilience that continue to guide him today. Join us for a powerful conversation about perseverance, the warrior spirit, and finding peace and purpose after a life of combat. Follow Tu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronintactics  Check out Tu's website: https://www.ronintactics.com/  Each week, Tim and Troy will sit down with interesting people to have thoughtful conversations. The guests will range from celebrities, athletes, academics, doctors, authors, and more. As Tim battles his ALS diagnosis, nothing is out of bounds and there will be nothing left unsaid. #NothingLeftUnsaid #TimGreen #podcast  SPONSORS ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs (https://elevenlabs.io) for supporting this episode and powering Tim’s voice. NurseCore: Thanks to NurseCore (https://www.nursecore.com/) for supporting this episode. SOCIAL Website: https://tgnlu.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nlutimgreen  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TGNothingLeftUnsaid  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgnlu     AUDIO ONLY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fhcANt7CSnYvgBlgxpVVa   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/id1734094890  PERSONAL:  Tackle ALS: https://www.tackleals.com  Tim Green Books: https://authortimgreen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices