Transition Drill Podcast Episode 225: Navy Senior Chief (Ret.) Travis Winfield shares his journey from a challenging childhood to 24 years in service, law enforcement work, command leadership, and long-term financial lessons. He explains why pensions are not enough, how anxiety and identity affect transition, and why mentorship and financial literacy matter. Travis founded Military Operated Real Estate to help veterans and first responders build wealth, purpose, and stability

Transition often overwhelms military veterans and first responders because the civilian world presents too many career choices. This guidance explains how to replace that overload with clarity by matching preparation to the stage of transition. It helps the Close Range Group focus on decisive action, the Medium Range Group build depth and positioning, and the Long Range Group strengthen identity and long term readiness for life after service.

In this Mindset Debrief episode, Self-reliance begins as strength but can quietly turn into self-damage when it becomes the only response to stress. Isolation often disguises itself as discipline, narrowing perspective and eroding clarity, creativity, and emotional stability. Real growth requires openness and honest reflection. Strength isn’t about carrying everything alone, it’s about knowing when to reach out and let support sharpen your mindset, your resilience, and your p