Archive: MINDSET

“Yesterday’s Triumphs and Trials: The Power of the Present” In the grand tapestry of life, what you accomplished or faced yesterday has now woven itself into history. The past is a book that has been closed, its pages already written. Whether you emerged victorious or found yourself grappling with the setbacks of yesterday, it is... Read More

In order to move forward in life you have to believe in yourself. You must have confidence in what you are doing. If you dont have that confidence in your ability to perform then you will not perform at the highest level. Having confidence and believing in yourself is an essential aspect of living a... Read More

Clint Emerson, a former Navy SEAL and the author behind “100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative’s Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation,” shares insights into the benefits of finishing a shower with cold water for your health. Cold water has a therapeutic effect where it can help your body after... Read More

I had never heard this saying until much later in life. When I started Navy SEAL Training/BUDS at 19 years old I was trying to expand my life experiences. Before that age I had not traveled across the Mississippi river and lived a reserved life. Going across the country and to try out for a... Read More

This is a question we get every week. Good Question. Honestly…I wanted to quit a few times. But I did not have the balls to ring that bell. I was not an athlete. I grew up with asthma and did not play sports. Everything was stacked against me. At 19 years old I was a loser... Read More

Focus Your Mind To Transform Your Body Contrary to the gym mythology, true strength training is not about your muscles but about your mind. In any endeavor mental focus delivers more than any physical transformation, a concept clearly understood by martial arts masters. “Focus is the ability to control the muscles of the body in... Read More

Check out David Goggins as he talks you through some really important tips to help propel you to the next level. David transformed himself from being overweight and out of shape to becoming a Navy SEAL and one of the top endurance athletes on the planet. TIP #1: Change your mindset. Stop being the biggest... Read More

The Jocko Willink Workout: Unless you have been living under a rock you have heard about Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink. Willink was commander of SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi in the Iraq war. Jocko quote:“The only person you can control is you. So focus on making yourself who... Read More

In 1983, Cliff Young started a 543 mile running race across Australia from Sydney to Melbourne. It is one of the most grueling ultra marathons in the world. He had never ran a race that far. He had never raced. He was 61 years young competing against 20 and 30 year old athletes. He was... Read More

It’s no secret that I wasn’t the ideal BUD/S candidate going in… I was out of shape. I was using some bodybuilding training program with hand drawn photos of dumbbell curls and lat pull downs… Total mess. This isn’t a uncommon mistake. Many candidates fall into the trap of training the wrong way for BUD/s.... Read More

What’s your mantra? When the going gets tough, many of us click into dig deep mode and repeat a mantra. This does a few things, and has great results. Why use a Mantra? Simple. When you are pushing hard it keeps your brain focused on the goal. It creates a rhythm as well allowing you... Read More

A question we get weekly is “Coach, how do I improve my mental toughness and create an inner strength?”.  We all want to be strong in times of adversity. Deep down we all want to be ready for anything at anytime. We don’t need to look far to find some good answers. Lebron James and... Read More

Just because you FAIL the first time doesn’t make you a failure!... Read More

Check out these tips on how to be mentally tough with David Goggins. Have you ever wondered how they gain these skills? The answer will probably surprise you. It’s really a simple formula they follow. And we have put it together in a complete training system. The Navy SEAL Mental and Physical Training System. Crawl,... Read More