What happens when you reach the summit, only to watch the rock roll back down? You smile and start pushing again.

On this episode of The Eternal Lessons Show, Shawn sits down with Lauren Moore, a leader who has consistently sought out the hardest environments imaginable. From serving as the First Captain of the Corps of Cadets and Captain of the Army Women’s Soccer team to earning both her Sapper and Ranger tabs, Lauren is a definition of grit.

But this conversation isn't just about accolades. Lauren drops serious "sauce" on the philosophy of struggle. She breaks down the Myth of Sisyphus, explaining why the journey up the mountain matters more than standing at the top. She opens up about the realities of dual-military marriage, the sting of failure when she recycled Sapper School, and the delicate balance of building professional trust without seeking popularity.

Regardless of where you are, Lauren’s perspective on being the architect of your own life is a lesson you need to hear.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Architect Mindset: How Lauren’s upbringing shaped her view on autonomy and leadership.

• The Benchwarmer Lesson: What winning a National Championship from the bench taught her about contribution.

• Leading Peers: The specific challenges of being First Captain and leading high-performers who might not want to follow.

• Ranger vs. Sapper: A direct comparison of the two hardest schools in the Army (and which one broke her down more).

• Sisyphus Happy: Why falling in love with the struggle is the ultimate hack for resilience.