The Journey of Success with Army Veteran Chris Samples

57: Chris is a transitioning Army officer that served for nearly 22 years. He leaves the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel Special Forces officer with five Afghanistan deployments and various work in Africa. He is the founder and CEO of The Journey of Success which helps individuals get out of the rat race and move forward by finding success, happiness and passion in every aspect of their lives. He is a blogger, coach, speaker and host of the Journey of Success podcast.
The Journey of Success Blog and Podcast?

The Journey of Success assists individuals to define, reach for and set course on the their personal path of success through inspired content – blog, podcast, quotes, video, etc. Time-tested principles are the cornerstone of this content and when said principles are closely adhered to, you can enjoy the happiness that accompanies Success Avenue. Remember success is a Journey, not a destination. Enjoy the ride!

My Journey

I’m Chris. I’m 45 years old and hale from Cleveland, Ohio but I’ve lived all over. I’m truly blessed – being married to my best friend, Rayna, for over 24 years is my biggest blessing! I enjoy a strong relationship with my Heavenly Father and my spiritual walk defines who I am today. I currently serve in the military but will soon retire, thus the commencement of a blog and podcast.

Serving in the military since April 1991 provided me with profound experiences throughout the world. I’ve lived all over the United States, Korea, Afghanistan, and Germany; each location, people, and culture shaping me. As such, my wife and I love to travel and experience different cultures, languages, and to a degree varying life style designs.

As my journey in the military comes to a close and a new chapter is opening, I wanted to share my experiences, my joys and sorrows, my successes and failures with an audience that desires success.

My inspiration comes from, first and foremost, my Heavenly Father. Other significant figures that influence the content and teachings include:

• Norman Vincent Peale
• Stephen R. Covey
• “Zig” Ziglar
• Jim Rohn
• Napolean Hill
• Tony Robbins
• Dave Ramsey
• Abraham Lincoln
• Benjamin Franklin
• Dale Carnegie
• William Arthur Ward
• And many, many more