The Rich Roll Podcast

Navy SEAL Rich Diviney On The Attributes That Drive Optimal Performance

16 snips
Jan 4, 2021
Rich Diviney, a former Navy SEAL Commander with 21 years of service, shares profound insights into what drives optimal performance. He discusses the surprising attributes that lead to success, such as resilience, adaptability, and even traits like narcissism. Diviney emphasizes the importance of recognizing innate attributes over learned skills. He explores the complexities of leadership, trust, and the healing power of humor in high-pressure scenarios, offering listeners a fresh perspective on personal growth and resilience.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

BUD/S: Assessment Over Training

  • SEAL training, BUD/S, is more about assessment and selection than actual training.
  • It reveals attributes like perseverance, not skills like carrying boats.
INSIGHT

Skills vs. Attributes

  • Skills are trainable and visible, while attributes are inherent and inform behavior under uncertainty.
  • Attributes are crucial when unforeseen events disrupt planned actions.
INSIGHT

High-Stress Reveals Attributes

  • High-stress reveals default attributes, not skills.
  • Dormant attributes, unknown even to oneself, surface only when specific situations trigger them.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app