#117 Interview: Dave Berke, Top Gun Fighter Pilot & Combat Veteran

Yes, there really is a Top Gun—the Navy Fighter Weapons School, where select aviators and officers receive advanced training and prepare to teach at their own units. The Spaniard’s guest, Dave Berke, was both a Top Gun student and instructor during his 23 years as a Marine, which included combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dave shares principles that fostered success in his career and the missions that he joined, and he stresses how they translate exactly to any endeavor. Some quick previews: Mental strength trumps physical … Stop dreaming and commit … Sabotage your own escape routes … Accept your fears … Lock up doubt … Only you can defeat you … Reveal your flaws and save others from your mistakes. You’ll also hear about the supreme importance of relationships—such as the one founded on this day between these two fighters.