The Resilient Mind Before You Give Up, Listen to This - MrBallen (Former Navy Seal)
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Apr 25, 2025 AI Snips
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From Rebellion to Rock Bottom
- John Allen's early life was marked by rebellion and academic underachievement despite a brilliant family background.
- He failed his first semester at college, got involved in a riot, and was forced to withdraw, leading him to hit rock bottom.
Power of Clear Goals
- Setting a clear goal helped John transform his life from failure to success.
- Working hard on achievable goals gave him addictive motivation and a sense of achievement.
Owning Public Failure
- During Navy SEAL training, John ran from a tear gas confidence exercise, a moment seen as failure among peers.
- He was publicly called a "pussy" and humiliated but chose to own his mistake rather than hide from it.