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Conquering Challenges & The Power of Breaking Down Goals | Chadd Wright EP 477

Dec 28, 2023

Chadd Wright, a former SEAL member and ultra-runner, shares insights from SEAL training and emphasizes the power of breaking down goals to avoid feeling overwhelmed. He discusses the importance of focusing on the present moment and using examples from SEAL training and ultra-running. Chadd highlights the concept of the 'steady state' and the mental space it creates for primal focus on the task at hand.

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Breaking challenges into smaller steps helps avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Finding the steady state and embracing discomfort diminishes its power, enabling focus and resilience.

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Focusing on small steps instead of the big picture

Many people quit because they become overwhelmed by the big picture and fail to break it down into smaller, manageable steps. This is exemplified in the story of Hell Week during SEAL training, where the easiest evolution was simply running one mile repeatedly, but it caused the most dropouts because participants couldn't focus on the immediate task. The key is to conquer what's right in front of you and take one step at a time.

Conquering Challenges and the Power of Breaking Down Goals

4min

Accepting Discomfort and Finding Clarity

2min

Chadd Wright shares insights from SEAL training, emphasizing the importance of breaking challenges into smaller, manageable pieces to avoid feeling overwhelmed. He discusses the significance of focusing on the present moment, using examples from SEAL training, ultra-running, and his business ventures. Chadd highlights the concept of the "steady state," a mental space where pain remains constant, but the mind simplifies, enabling a primal focus on the task at hand.

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