If you follow U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) John Wayne Troxell, there's one word that comes to mind: Boom! 

For almost 38 years, Troxell -- who is a former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) -- brought that big and infectious energy to his U.S. Army career. He embodies the Army value of Selfless Service.

"Words We Live By: The Mantras that Motivate Us" explores affirmations that push us forward in times of adversity. Each episode centers around our guest's mantra -- a quote that has motivated them at some point in their U.S. Army career and/or their life. Hosted by SSG Candice Beebe and produced by Sierra Starks, WWLB is a production of the Seattle Army Recruiting Battalion. Have a guest idea for the show? Email us at GoArmySeattle@gmail.com and follow us at @GoArmySeattle on all social media platforms.