

Secrets To Perform Like A Navy Seal w/ Rich Diviney
17 snips Mar 9, 2021
Rich Diviney, a former Navy SEAL Commanding Officer and leadership expert, shares his secrets to mental resilience and peak performance. He discusses the essential traits for success under pressure and how to transform ordinary performance into extraordinary. Rich delves into the importance of managing stress and fear, while emphasizing the power of teamwork and open communication. With practical techniques like the 'two-minute rule' for emotional responses, he guides listeners on how to train their minds and foster a strong team culture.
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Optimal vs. Peak Performance
- Optimal performance, not peak performance, matters in real-world scenarios.
- Peak performance is an apex you come down from, while optimal performance is doing your best in any given moment.
Attributes vs. Skills
- Skills are learned behaviors for known situations, while attributes are innate qualities informing how we approach situations.
- Attributes like adaptability and resilience matter most in uncertain, stressful environments, driving optimal performance.
Narcissism as a Driver
- Narcissism, while often negative, can be a driver for audacious goals, like becoming a Navy SEAL.
- It's natural to want to feel special and be recognized; this desire can fuel achievement.