357: Shots Fired at Cops, Child Rescue, Musashi, & Training Mindset w/ Sgt. Dave Lind

Eric welcomes back Sergeant Dave Lind for a conversation about Musashi, self-mastery, and what it means to lead under pressure. The episode connects ancient mindset principles to real-world policing, including a mutual aid hostage rescue incident they worked on together - that tested judgment, teamwork, conviction, and focus. We discuss how Dave’s personal “way” spans fitness, training, studying, peer support, and family life, and how those disciplines shape his leadership on the street and at home. - David Lind is a Sergeant with the Auburn Police Department in Washington State, where he serves as a SWAT Team Leader and supervisor. Throughout his law enforcement career, David has developed a passion for leadership, tactical proficiency, and the cultivation of mental resilience.  His experiences include leading high-risk operations, navigating life-or-death encounters, and mentoring the next generation of law enforcement professionals. His leadership philosophy emphasizes personal accountability, leading by example, and the belief that those entrusted with leading others must first learn to lead themselves. Outside of law enforcement, David is the creator of Meditation Through Misery, a personal philosophy and platform dedicated to self-discovery through voluntary hardship. Drawing inspiration from Stoicism, the teachings of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, and the warrior ethos, David deliberately pursues difficult physical and mental challenges as opportunities for introspection and personal growth.  Through endurance events, disciplined physical training, and written meditations, he explores the relationship between hardship, discipline, and self-mastery. At the center of his philosophy is a simple conviction: The person you wish to become is forged through the difficult things you willingly choose to endure. Questions, topic ideas and feedback? Send a line! To stay connected with the latest and exclusive content: Subscribe to the FREE newsletter at on bluegritwellness.com  ! Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Blue Grit Radio on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and more!  Sharing the show and episodes to your friends, peers, circles and social platforms is one of the greatest compliments I can receive- which truly helps the show grow. Please help support a healthier first responder community by giving us a 5 star rating (Spotify and Apple) and a review (on Apple) to help others find the show. Need help with entry-level, promotional testing, career & mindset coaching? Stop spinning your wheels and prep the right mindset and awareness of all the critical hiring steps with my comprehensive hiring guide: bluegritwellness.com/shop  Email at [email protected] ------------------------------------- Want to safeguard your health and the health of your team? United Diagnostic Services brings hospital-grade diagnostic technology directly to first responder agencies, making early detection of heart disease and cancer simpler than ever. For more information, visit udshealth.com ------------------------------------- *the opinions expressed in all episodes of this podcast and related materials do not reflect on any departments agencies.  music credit: Drive by ASham...