Built in the Dirt: What Farming and the Military Can Teach Us About Resilience with John Sachse
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Built in the Dirt: What Farming and the Military Can Teach Us About Resilience with John Sachse
What does the military teach us about resilience, and what can farmers learn from those lessons?
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with fourth generation rancher and Kansas Army National Guard officer John Sachse to explore the powerful connection between military service, farming, leadership and resilience.
John has experienced the pressures of agriculture firsthand, while his military experience has given him another perspective on adversity, stress, discipline and mental toughness. Those experiences ultimately led him to develop his work around resiliency and write his e-book, Built in the Dirt: The Resiliency Playbook.
John shares how the challenges we face can shape us, why resilience is about more than simply "toughing it out," and how farmers can develop the mindset and habits needed to navigate difficult seasons, both on the farm and in life.
In This Episode
- How John's experience in the Army has shaped the way he approaches farming, leadership and life
- The similarities between the pressures faced by farmers and those experienced in the military
- Why resilience is such an important skill for farmers and ranchers
- The difference between being mentally tough and simply bottling things up
- How to make better decisions and stay grounded when you're under pressure
- The inspiration behind John's e-book, Built in the Dirt: The Resiliency Playbook
- Practical strategies from the book that farmers can use to build greater resilience
- The one lesson John hopes every farmer takes away from Built in the Dirt
Don't Just Get Through the Hard Seasons. Build the Resilience to Grow Through Them.
Farming will always come with uncertainty, pressure and things that are completely outside of our control. We can't eliminate adversity, but we can change how we respond to it.
If you've ever felt the weight of the farm, family, business or life itself, this conversation with John Sachse is one you won't want to miss. His unique perspective as both a farmer and Army officer offers practical insight into developing the mindset, habits and resilience needed to keep moving forward when things get difficult.
Watch the full episode of The Impact Farming Show and discover what it really means to be built in the dirt.
Thanks for tuning in,
Tracy
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Built in the Dirt: The Resiliency Playbook by John Sachse
John Sachse brings together his experiences as a rancher, Army National Guard officer and resiliency coach in his practical approach to building mental and physical resilience.
Get the book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Built-Dirt-Resiliency-John-Sachse-ebook/dp/B0H4DS7KYZ/
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Watch Previous Impact Farming Show Episodes with John Sachse
Increase Your Resiliency: Change Your Life and Farming Operation w/ John Sachse
In this episode, Tracy speaks with John Sachse about building resiliency and how goal-setting can help farmers strengthen their motivation, relationships, and farm performance. John shares a practical framework for setting meaningful goals that can help you navigate challenges and create positive change in both life and farming.
Watch the episode:
https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=513
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Farm with John Sachse
In John's previous appearance on The Impact Farming Show, Tracy and John explored the connection between mindset, physical health, stress and farm performance. John shared how his military and farming experiences shaped his work helping farmers and others manage stress and build healthier lives.
Watch the episode:
https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=462
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About the Guest:Founder & CEO / RanchitFit Coaching
With RanchFIT, I've created a community of like-minded individuals who support and encourage each other to overcome life's mountains. Together, we challenge the status quo, committing to becoming both mentally and physically strong. Join us at RanchFIT, and let's challenge the narrative while embracing our full potential!
- Wisdom gained with real-world experiences in both ranching and the military
- Certified Resiliency Coach in the U.S. Army
- Right there in the trenches with you as a husband & father
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* Disclaimer - As always, this information is not intended to provide business or medical advice. To ensure that your own circumstances have been properly considered and that action is taken based on the latest information available, you should obtain professional advice from qualified business or medical professionals before acting on any of the information in this post.
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