S5 Ep. 10: Journey Over Destination w/ Lt Col Gilberto "Coach" Perez

In this episode of Simsation Nation, Simsation and his guest, Lieutenant Colonel Gilberto Perez, discuss the importance of journey over destination. Lieutenant Colonel Perez, the commander of the 502nd Communications Squadron, shares his personal journey, including his family life, his passion for service, and his pursuit of a doctorate in education. He emphasizes the importance of being a good person, being present in the moment, and understanding one's history. The conversation also touches on the significance of education, as Perez's grandfather only had a 3rd-grade education but wanted to go to school. Simsation and Gilberto discussed the best and worst parts of their journeys. Gilberto emphasized the importance of people in his journey, highlighting the impact of mentors, coaches, and family members. He also shared that the worst part of his journey was the growing pains of learning and making mistakes for the first time in various aspects of his life, such as marriage, fatherhood, and leadership roles. Simsation agreed, noting the importance of humanizing oneself and learning from mistakes.