1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of Forging Forward, Adam sits down with Omar Ritter, author of the book West Point to Wall Street. Omar shares the story of his journey from the demanding leadership environment of the United States Military Academy at West Point into the high-stakes world of finance. Along the way he developed a philosophy centered on discipline, accountability, and building a life based on strong personal standards. In this conversation, Omar talks about what West Point actually teaches about leadership, responsibility, and character, and how those lessons translate into business, decision-making, and personal growth long after the uniform comes off. He also speaks openly about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in high-performance environments: the value of therapy. Omar explains how seeking therapy helped him better understand himself, navigate challenges, and ultimately become more effective both professionally and personally. This episode explores the mindset required to succeed in demanding environments, the importance of self-awareness, and why doing the internal work can be just as important as external achievement. Learn more about Omar Ritter https://www.omarritter.com Get the book West Point to Wall Street Amazon books &amp;nbsp; Instagram: AdamThorneCoaching Email us: ForgingForwardpod@gmail.com About the Hosts: Adam Thorne Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1441965 Andy Kemp Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrew-andy-kemp-bozeman-mt/879276 Forging Forward Podcast http://centered1.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40503785/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40503785