The Day Quitting Made Sense...But He Chose Otherwise
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode of Grow Yourself, Kevin McNulty sits downwith Jay Setchell, a Marine Corps veteran, serial entrepreneur, and author of The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit.
Jay reflects on growing up on a working farm, the discipline shaped by the Marine Corps, and the life-altering injuries that forced him to rethink how he plans, moves, and lives. This is a grounded conversation about mindset as a daily discipline, choosing forward motion when quitting feels reasonable, and continuing to live with purpose, responsibility, and faith.
Key Takeaways
Quitting vs changing directionMindset as a daily disciplineLiving with constant forethoughtInch-by-inch progressResponsibility before comfortFaith and perseveranceService gives life meaning Guest Bio
Jay Setchell is a Marine Corps veteran, serial entrepreneur,and author who has survived multiple near-death experiences, severe injuries, and more than 70 surgeries. Raised on a working farm and shaped by militaryservice, Jay’s life reflects discipline, resilience, faith, and a deep belief that it is always too soon to quit.
Connect with Jay Setchell
Book: The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to QuitWebsite: https://neverquittrying.comEmail: jay@neverquittrying.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-setchell-bb6b1085/Connect with Kevin
Linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty
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In this episode of Grow Yourself, Kevin McNulty sits downwith Jay Setchell, a Marine Corps veteran, serial entrepreneur, and author of The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit. Jay reflects on growing up on a working farm, the discipline shaped by the Marine Corps, and the life-altering injuries that forced him to rethink how he plans, moves, and lives. This is a grounded conversation about mindset as a daily discipline, choosing forward motion when quitting feels reasonable, and continuing to live with purpose, responsibility, and faith. Key Takeaways Quitting vs changing directionMindset as a daily disciplineLiving with constant forethoughtInch-by-inch progressResponsibility before comfortFaith and perseveranceService gives life meaning Guest Bio Jay Setchell is a Marine Corps veteran, serial entrepreneur,and author who has survived multiple near-death experiences, severe injuries, and more than 70 surgeries. Raised on a working farm and shaped by militaryservice, Jay’s life reflects discipline, resilience, faith, and a deep belief that it is always too soon to quit. Connect with Jay Setchell Book: The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to QuitWebsite: https://neverquittrying.comEmail: jay@neverquittrying.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-setchell-bb6b1085/Connect with Kevin Linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty #growyourselfpodcast #neverquit ng #resilience #mindsetmatters #personalgrowth #veterans #faithandperseverance #humanstrength