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In this episode of Tailgate Chat, Cliff Sosamon explores the role core values play in shaping our identity, decisions, leadership, and ultimately our purpose.

Many people spend years trying to figure out what they're supposed to do with their lives. But before we can understand our purpose, we first need to understand who we are.

Drawing from personal experiences, lessons learned in the Marine Corps, the values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment, and the story behind the PRISMA values that helped shape his family's business, Cliff shares how core values are often formed long before we ever identify them. Through our parents, mentors, teachers, communities, and life experiences, we inherit a set of guiding principles that influence how we respond to challenges, opportunities, and everyday decisions.

Cliff also reflects on a recent visit to Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City and the connection between the Battle of Chapultepec and the Marine Corps' enduring values.

If you've ever felt uncertain about your direction, struggled to identify your purpose, or wondered why certain decisions weigh heavily on your conscience, this episode offers a practical and reflective look at the importance of understanding the values that already exist within you.

• What core values are and where they come from
• How family, mentors, and experiences shape identity
• Honor, Courage, and Commitment in the Marine Corps
• The story behind PRISMA: Pride, Respect, Integrity, Strength, Motivation, and Accountability
• Why purpose begins with understanding who you are first
• Practical ways to identify the values that guide your life

Tailgate Chat is a podcast about purpose, leadership, resilience, and personal growth. Through stories, reflection, and real-world experiences, Cliff explores what it means to continue moving forward when life becomes difficult.

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