{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Veteran Led","title":"The $97,000 Lunch: Letting Go to Lead Stronger","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":450,"description":"What would you pay to protect your focus, your family, and your mission?\nIn this episode of Veteran Led, host John S. Berry tells the true story of a Marine Veteran who wrote a $97,000 check—not to keep fighting a legal battle, but to take control of his peace and focus. It’s a leadership lesson on knowing when to press forward and when to let go.\nJohn breaks down how leaders can recognize when a problem is doing more harm than good—and how making the hard call can help you lead stronger.\nWhether you're a Veteran, entrepreneur, or team leader, this episode will help you think differently about where you spend your time, energy, and focus.\nKey topics covered:\nWhen the cost of holding on is too high\nLeading under pressure without burning out\nTactical decision-making for long-term success\nWhy letting go can protect your mission\nMental health and stress management for leaders","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0QmLFmnePSnOIzptu2y4_LtLycAUv0tdhI2c0QIfSus/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0NzUzLzE2OTYw/MDU1NzYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}