Navigating Triumphs and Trials: A Journey to SEAL Training

This chapter recounts the speaker's rigorous journey of training for a triathlon while managing the demands of academic life at a service academy. It explores their experiences in various training sessions, the competitive nature of Navy SEAL selection, and the impact of key personal choices, including their decision to major in English. Amidst reflections on personal fears and camaraderie, the chapter highlights the emotional ups and downs faced during the transition to elite military training.