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Read More...Theme: Write your own story Tip: Interesting task today … consider writing your own obituary and reflecting on how you have (or have not) positively impacted others. It’s never too late to turn a new leaf and set new goals. “Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s...
Read More...Theme: Forge an offensive mindset Tip: Consider the following question, “Where are you currently using a “defensive mindset” in your life?” After thinking about this question, ask yourself how you can switch this defensive mindset to “offensive thinking.” Consider about ways to be proactive in achieving your goals — whether...
Read More...Theme: The only easy day was yesterday . . . Tip: Focus on your most important goals in the present moment, one day at a time. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor E. Frankl Don’t worry about the...
Read More...Theme: War footing. Make an action plan to become a better, stronger, more resilient version of yourself at the end of this pandemic. Tip: Outline the one goal to achieve over the next 30-days for each category: (1) personal, (2) family/team, and (3) financial/professional. Then write down three things you...
Read More...Theme: First words. Intentionally choose your thoughts and words to reinforce positivity when you first wake up. Tip: Develop a “first words mantra” to use every morning upon waking. Training: (1) Morning Ritual (20 minutes of each: yoga, box-breathing, meditation) and (2) SEALFIT OPWOD Practice: Positivity mantras with mindful breathing. ...
Read More...Theme: Cultivate a powerful, growth-minded perspective. Tip: Begin an evening ritual practice to ask yourself the following questions to yourself: How can I grow stronger from adversity? In what ways can I add more value to my team, my family, and my clients today? Can I develop a more purposeful structure...
Read More...Theme: Recognize opportunities for growth amidst “threats”. Tip: Create a daily practice of asking yourself, “What did I learn or what can I learn from the threats that I encountered today?” Training: (1) Morning Ritual (20 minutes of each: yoga, box-breathing, meditation), (2) 200 burpees, and (3) a WOD (“Workout of the Day”) —...
Read More...As an officer in the SEAL teams, I was naturally offered the structure, culture, and efficiency of leading an elite team. However, after leaving the active duty SEAL teams and venturing into the business world as an entrepreneur, I realized that building an elite team wasn’t anywhere near as simple...
Read More...There is one piece of advice that I received from a mentor that changed the course of my life, and is still valuable to this day when I consider big changes or long-term BHAG* projects. As I related in my book The Way of the SEAL, I was a 24-year-old...
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