Archive: MINDSET

Most athletes skip this. That’s why they stay average. If you want to train like a warrior—and perform like one—you need to master the Pre-SOP (Standard Operating Procedure). This isn’t just a warm-up. This is how you flip the switch from civilian mode to operator mindset. I’ve trained at SEALFIT Headquartes in Encinitas since 2010... Read More

Sleep is one of the most overlooked weapons in human performance. In military culture—especially in elite units—there has long been a mindset that less sleep equals toughness. That mindset is outdated. Modern research and decades of operational experience show the opposite: sleep is not weakness. It is a force multiplier. Across the U.S. military, chronic... Read More

It goes against our gut feeling. We want to succeed – not fail. But in order to move forward sometimes we have to be ok with failure. “Fall down six times, get back up seven” Japanese proverb Learning through our mistakes is often the best teacher. A mistake is not a mistake if you learn... Read More

Complacency kills dreams. Complacency kills discipline. Complacency kills momentum. It doesn’t happen all at once. It happens quietly. Slowly. Comfort creeps in. Standards slip. Excuses grow. One skipped workout turns into a week. One delayed decision turns into a year. One small compromise becomes a lifestyle. Photo: Gene Smithson at the summit of Grays Peak,... Read More

At SEALgrinderPT we talk a lot about making 1 percent changes over time — stacking small wins that compound into big results. We’re not chasing shortcuts. We’re building durable humans — athletes who can train hard, recover fast, think clearly, and keep showing up day after day. That starts with daily workouts. But it doesn’t... Read More

The Long Haul: Training for Strength That Lasts Most people train for short wins. A race. A beach season. A mirror moment. A number on the bar. Thats great, I applaud anyone that gets off the couch with a goal. Then life hits. Stress stacks up. Sleep drops. Work gets heavy. Family needs attention. Injuries... Read More

We’re diving into a mission critical to your body, mind and warrior-spirit: what happens when you decide to go clean and hard during the holidays — versus the path most take: over-indulge, gain 10 lbs, and pay the price. At SGPT we don’t roll with the “most.” We roll with the 1 % who fight... Read More

A New Year, A New Mindset: Embracing Growth and Change As the calendar turns the page to a new year, it brings with it the promise of fresh beginnings, renewed aspirations, and a chance to start anew. Many of us are quick to set resolutions, outlining our goals and dreams for the months ahead. Yet,... Read More

Over the past few months we have received several emails wanting to know how to deal with cold water. They are asking about dealing with the ice bath at SEALFIT 20X Challenge, Kokoro, Spartan Race, Tough Mudder and Bone Frog Challenge events. This is also good on how to prepare for the cold during the... Read More

To quickly build discipline, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink suggests focusing on the following key areas: #1 SET A FIXED WAKE UP TIME: This helps adjust to sleep debt and establish a new rhythm. You can improve your quality sleep by going to bed earlier and waking up early. This is a hard one for me... Read More

The age-old adage “You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it” carries within it a profound message of human potential, determination, and the power of the human mind. It speaks to the idea that our aspirations, goals, and dreams are attainable through relentless focus, determination, and a belief in one’s abilities. This... Read More

“Discipline is a pathway to creativity. When you’re on the battlefield, it’s an exercise in creativity.” Creativity doesn’t just mean being an artist or a writer. It means thinking with an open, not closed, mind–pushing yourself beyond the borders of your current limiting thoughts. It means asking yourself open-ended questions that begin with who, what,... Read More

The majority of our focus in sports today is on the physical side. We’re obsessed with how high someone can jump, how fast they run the 40-yard dash, or how much weight they can lift. But here’s the truth: Physical ability alone won’t get you to the top. What separates the elite from the average... Read More

Team SGPT— Ever get that feeling the night before a big event? Palms sweaty. Stomach doing flips. You’re wired but tired. You stare at the ceiling wondering, “Am I ready for this?” Maybe it’s the night before your Laurence McCulloughs Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim. Or Glenn Bland’s Orca 100-mile ultra. Or maybe... Read More