Story & Lesson Highlights with Travis Partington of Greater Boston

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Travis Partington. Check out our conversation below.

Hi Travis, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Four years ago, I ruptured my quadricep tendon. It has been a long process, but my recovery is complete and I have been able to do some amazing things along the way. The future is bright and i am very grateful for what I have accomplished.

I am being encouraged to do public speaking about aspects of my recovery that required me to believe in myself to have the outcome I have now. I think I have a unique story, but not sure if one more “self-help” story is what is needed right now.

On the other hand, people who have been watching me the last four years tell me that they have been inspired by my story. I know I can do this; I just have to take the first step.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Oscar Mike Radio was started nine years ago. I wanted a place that felt like home for veterans to share, heal, and support one another, fostering connection and community.

Over the years, I have had the privilege to talk with some fantastic people who have taken what they learned in the military and applied it to other areas of their lives. By doing so, they have impacted many people while changing their lives.

Going into my tenth year, I am teaching podcasting and working in television. Teaching podcasting has opened doors to allow what I have learned to help others get their podcasts started and thriving. Many of the lessons I learned in podcasting work for television, so I am excited to see what the future holds.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I was repeatedly told that I would never be smart enough or good enough to be successful in life. I didn’t realize back then what those words did to me.

It wasn’t until I joined the Marine Corps and became a father that I realized how wrong those people were about me. Even though they see my accomplishments and refuse to change their view about me, I have gone into full Mel Robbins and “Let Them”.

I feel free and full of life and wonder now. I have left that part of my past behind and fully live in the present while embracing the future. Podcasting and media work is just a bonus at this point and I couldn’t be happier.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
As I said earlier, recovering from my quadricep rupture taught me lessons that I wouldn’t have learned otherwise. There is a saying that, “You never know how strong you can be until strong is the only choice you have.”

Suffering through the recovery and learning to walk and compete in weightlifting again showed me that the lessons I learned in the Marine Corps about working through adversity could be applied anywhere.

Also, suffering through the recovery process taught me gratitude for the simple pleasure of taking a walk or being able to give a speech in front of a group of people standing.

This period of my life showed me that God does have a plan and a purpose. I am still working on figuring that out, but again, people have watched me go through this and have been inspired.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What do you believe is true but cannot prove?
I can’t prove it, but I firmly believe that what actions, energy, and thoughts you project, you will attract in kind.

It may appear that the “bad guy” wins. However, I believe that every action has a consequence. Every bit of energy we put out into the world changes and comes back to us.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
You can be very comfortable living in pain. Be it emotional, spiritual, or physical, I know that it can be hard to pull oneself out of that state and enjoy feeling good.

I get it. You get so used to rejection, or being told you are not whatever, or you get isolated to the point where it is like, “I guess this is as good as it gets”. When you do feel good, it can seem like a mirage or a joke someone is playing on you.

Don’t fall into the trap of getting comfortable living in pain. Now I know that for those with physical ailments, it is not easy. I speak from experience; find something you can focus on that makes you feel good. If you need help, then seek out care from a mental health professional who can offer advice or a treatment plan.

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