Ep. 10 - Murphy's Law: The True Definition of a Warrior with Lt. Brian Murphy (Pt. 1)
Today, we’re taking things in a bit of a different direction. In this episode, we hear from Lt. Brian Murphy of the Oak Creek Police Department. He will share the untold story of survival, bravery, and resilience behind the events of August 5th, 2012, when a gunman opened fire on a Sikh Temple, taking the lives of several attendees before being taken out by police. Lt. Brian was the first officer on the scene and survived several shots from the gunman. As heroic as his actions were, it’s ultimately the victims and the other people involved he lifts up. The actions of the people in and around the temple—it’s a story too few people know or understand. Understanding what happened may ultimately unlock the warrior in you.
If you’re ready for a life-altering perspective shift and inspiration, tune into the first part of the series.
[00:01 - 08:03] Lt. Brian Murphy introduces us to the scene and context behind the events at Oak Creek
[08:04 - 16:35] Understanding the narrative and signs that led the shooter to live a life of hatred and violence disguised in supremacy
[16:36 - 24:17] How the shooter prepared and desensitized himself to commit mass murder
[24:18 - 37:38] Firsthand accounts and breakdown of what happened that fateful day. (Original 911 recordings)
[37:39 - 42:36] Chardi Kala—Optimism in the face of adversity
[42:37 - 57:49] The true definition of a warrior
[57:50 - 1:08:53] The keys to human performance—how to control your thoughts in the middle of chaos
End of Part 1
Quotes:
“Every time [the shooter] pulled the trigger; he is conditioning himself… It’s called cognitive resiliency.” - Lt. Brian Murphy
“He was shooting about 300 rounds a week. I know police departments that the guys don’t shoot 50 times a year—and that’s their job. To be armed.” - Lt. Brian Murphy
“In the Sikh faith, there is something called Chardi Kala; it means having optimism in the face of adversity.” - Lt. Brian Murphy
“What’s your definition of a warrior…? The truth of the matter is everyone in that building is a warrior. Everyone on that street is a warrior.” - Lt. Brian Murphy
“I will never give up… Sometimes that battle is getting out of bed in the morning. Sometimes that battle is going to work… but you’re there anyway. You do it anyway.” - Lt. Brian Murphy
“If you’re here breathing and you’re doing what you don’t want to do, you’re still living that warrior lifestyle.” - Lt. Brian Murphy
“The true key to human performance is, more than anything, you gotta breathe. It’s your breath. The minute your breath is out of control, you’re out of control.” - Lt. Brian Murphy
“As a society, we get so wrapped up in ‘I need to be in control.’ The truth of it all is you can only control you… Whatever the event is, I can only choose my reaction to the event.” - Lt. Brian Murphy
“A buddy of mine always told me, ‘fear is false expectations appearing real.’” - Lt. Brian Murphy
“It’s all about that learning experience… At the end of life, that’s what makes you happy.” - Lt. Brian Murphy
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