

445: Pursue Opportunity Over Passion, and Bring Your Passion to The Opportunity. With Ryan Bates.
42 snips Jul 3, 2024
Join a former Navy SEAL as he humorously recalls extreme cold adventures and family life. Discover the vital role of leadership in high-stakes situations and hear about his journey from youth wrestling to rigorous military training. Learn how camaraderie in martial arts and military missions shapes character. Dive into creative pursuits post-service, the chaos of MMA friendships, and the unpredictability of nature alongside coding. Reflect on humility, discipline, and the joys of cooking high-quality steak effortlessly.
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SEAL Success Factors
- SEALs succeed due to good team members who step up, even with imperfect leadership.
- A few strong leaders are essential, but a toxic leader can ruin a platoon.
Ryan's Upbringing
- Ryan Bates grew up breaking horses, which influenced his approach to opportunities.
- He wrestled throughout his youth but got burnt out by high school due to excessive pressure.
Joining the Navy
- Bates joined the Navy on a whim after a period of drifting.
- He excelled as a rescue swimmer, setting records, but hadn't considered the SEALs.