The Mental Tactics SEALs Use to Survive Anything

Taylor Kavanaugh’s story is unlike anything you’ve ever heard. From his early dreams of becoming a Navy SEAL, to jail time, failed military attempts, addiction, and hitting rock bottom in a jungle in Hawaii—his journey is raw, real, and filled with brutal lessons.

In this episode, we dive into:

- What it REALLY takes to make it through SEAL and Foreign Legion training

- His spiral into addiction—even while running multimillion-dollar businesses

- The moment he nearly took his own life, and the decision that saved him

- How discipline, self-awareness, and clarity became his roadmap back

- The truth about fear, regret, and why excellence is a daily decision

If you're struggling with purpose, direction, or the feeling that life is slipping away, this one will hit hard. Taylor pulls zero punches and leaves nothing off the table.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Taylor!

02:39 College Struggles and Legal Issues

03:47 Pursuing the Military Dream

05:18 Navy SEAL Training Journey

12:53 Surviving Hell Week

19:47 Advanced SEAL Training and Specializations

24:21 Diving and Combat Training

28:34 Graduation and Final Training

30:46 Business and Military Parallels

31:48 Emotional Intelligence and Situational Awareness

33:06 The Power of Listening and Speaking Less

33:55 Joining SEAL Team Seven

34:50 Near-Death Experience in Mexico

37:10 Lessons from a Close Call

38:24 Deployment to Yemen

41:01 Facing Legal Troubles

51:14 Struggles with Addiction and Career Transition

53:52 Hitting Rock Bottom in Hawaii

01:00:37 Joining the French Foreign Legion

01:02:43 Comparing Training: Navy SEALs vs. French Foreign Legion

01:03:58 Life in the French Foreign Legion

01:09:28 Overcoming Personal Challenges

01:10:27 Building a Blueprint for Success

01:14:01 Facing and Understanding Fear

01:24:48 Life After the Foreign Legion

01:31:02 Final Thoughts

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