The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥 Ep.531 ~ The NavySEAL Mindset w/ Commander David Sears
Dec 1, 2021
Commander David Sears, a decorated US Navy SEAL veteran with over 20 years in elite special operations, shares gripping insights from his military experiences. He reveals how the chaos of combat parallels high-performance business practices and discusses overcoming adversity. Sears emphasizes the importance of emotional control during pivotal moments and translates Navy SEAL principles into effective leadership strategies. He also highlights daily habits for maintaining peak performance and the dangers of target fixation in organizations.
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Choosing Navy SEALs Path
- David Sears was intrigued by elite units and independent thinking from a young age.
- He chose Navy SEALs for their versatility despite early belief his vision disqualified him.
Grinding Built Perseverance
- David Sears was not naturally gifted athletically and had to grind to make sports teams.
- Those who overcome earlier failures succeed in SEAL training over those who expect easy success.
First Iraq Mission Experience
- Commander David Sears described his first mission in Iraq under heavy fire during helicopter insertion.
- He relied on intense training to stay focused on mission objectives despite danger and chaos.
