CAPT Jim “Guido” DiMatteo has been a Club Member for 20 years, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, and a globally recognized figure in aviation. With a career spanning nearly three decades as a Naval Aviator, Jim has flown elite fighter jets, led top squadrons, and served as Director of the Navy’s High-Performance Aircraft Division. But what sets him apart isn’t just his service record — it’s his unshakable commitment to excellence, legacy, and purpose.

The conversation takes us from Jim’s early influences — particularly the inspiration of his late father, a fellow Naval Aviator — to the values that have guided his career and personal life. He reflects on what it means to lead with integrity, perform under pressure, and push limits with humility and grit. Whether commanding a squadron, directing the Red Bull Air Races, or spending time with family, Jim approaches each chapter of life with the same bold energy and deep sense of gratitude.

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CAPT Jim &ldquo;Guido&rdquo; DiMatteo has been a Club Member for 20 years, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, and a globally recognized figure in aviation. With a career spanning nearly three decades as a Naval Aviator, Jim has flown elite fighter jets, led top squadrons, and served as Director of the Navy&rsquo;s High-Performance Aircraft Division. But what sets him apart isn&rsquo;t just his service record &mdash; it&rsquo;s his unshakable commitment to excellence, legacy, and purpose.
The conversation takes us from Jim&rsquo;s early influences &mdash; particularly the inspiration of his late father, a fellow Naval Aviator &mdash; to the values that have guided his career and personal life. He reflects on what it means to lead with integrity, perform under pressure, and push limits with humility and grit. Whether commanding a squadron, directing the Red Bull Air Races, or spending time with family, Jim approaches each chapter of life with the same bold energy and deep sense of gratitude.
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Welcome to A Life Well-Lived, where we pull back the curtain on the extraordinary lives of Exclusive Resorts Members — an invitation-only Club of Fortune 500 executives, visionary entrepreneurs, Michelin-starred chefs, world-renowned artists, and elite athletes, all bound by a shared pursuit: to live richer, fuller, and more meaningful lives.

Led by James Henderson, CEO of Exclusive Resorts, with select episodes guided by guest contributors, each interview is an invitation into the world of those who have truly mastered the art of living well. Because true luxury isn’t about where you go — it’s about how you choose to live. Through their stories, we uncover the secrets to purposeful living, deep connections, and a life measured in moments, not things.

To watch this episode — or explore past conversations — visit https://www.youtube.com/@ExclusiveResortsClub/podcasts. For more information on Exclusive Resorts, visit https://exclusiveresorts.com/. 

Welcome to A Life Well-Lived, where we pull back the curtain on the extraordinary lives of Exclusive Resorts Members &mdash; an invitation-only Club of Fortune 500 executives, visionary entrepreneurs, Michelin-starred chefs, world-renowned artists, and elite athletes, all bound by a shared pursuit: to live richer, fuller, and more meaningful lives.
Led by James Henderson, CEO of Exclusive Resorts, with select episodes guided by guest contributors, each interview is an invitation into the world of those who have truly mastered the art of living well. Because true luxury isn&rsquo;t about where you go &mdash; it&rsquo;s about how you choose to live. Through their stories, we uncover the secrets to purposeful living, deep connections, and a life measured in moments, not things.
To watch this episode &mdash; or explore past conversations &mdash; visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ExclusiveResortsClub/podcasts">https://www.youtube.com/@ExclusiveResortsClub/podcasts.</a>&nbsp;For more information on Exclusive Resorts, visit <a href="https://exclusiveresorts.com/">https://exclusiveresorts.com/</a>.&nbsp;

A Life Well-Lived

CAPT Jim DiMatteo: U.S. Navy Veteran & Aviation Leader

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