

Marcus Capone (Part 1) | SEAL Team 6 Selection, Elite Training & The Warrior Mindset
💥 What separates elite warriors from the rest of the world?
In this episode, Judd Lienhard sits down with Marcus Capone, a former Navy SEAL Team operator and combat veteran with multiple deployments, to break down the realities of mental toughness, resilience, and leadership under extreme pressure.
Marcus shares his unfiltered journey—from being a college athlete to enduring the brutal training of BUD/S, navigating the mental and physical demands of special operations, and eventually facing one of the toughest battles of all—transitioning out of the military.
🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode:
✅ The Reality of SEAL Training (BUD/S) – What it takes to survive special operations selection.
✅ Mental Toughness & Resilience – The mindset required to endure extreme physical & mental stress.
✅ High-Performance Training – Strength & conditioning for elite warriors.
✅ Leadership Under Pressure – Lessons from SEAL Team operations.
✅ Life After Special Operations – The struggle of veteran transition & finding purpose beyond combat.
✅ The Importance of Discipline in Training, Work, and Life.
💪 Whether you’re an athlete, business leader, veteran, or someone chasing high-performance goals, this episode will challenge your mindset and show you what it takes to lead, adapt, and overcome.
To learn more about Marcus Capone and his work:
🔗 VETS: Join the Fight to End Veteran Suicide
👉 📸 Instagram | 🔗 LinkedIn: @marcuscapone
To learn more about Judd Lienhard:
👉 📸 Instagram & 📺 YouTube: @juddlienhard
The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits.
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