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Defeating LAZINESS with Ex Navy SEAL Commander | Rich Diviney | The Expert Series

Jun 15, 2021
Rich Diviney, a retired Navy SEAL commander with 13 deployments, shares insights on defeating laziness and achieving peak performance. He discusses the importance of identity in realizing potential and how self-awareness can challenge limiting beliefs. Diviney recounts the grueling Hell Week of SEAL training, emphasizing endurance and humor in adversity. He highlights incremental progress and the significance of positive self-talk in navigating fear and challenges, ultimately guiding listeners toward personal growth and resilience.
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ANECDOTE

Rich Diviney's Path to SEALs

  • Rich Diviney grew up in Connecticut, wanting to be a jet pilot like his father.
  • After discovering SEALs, he chose that path, serving for 20 years.
INSIGHT

Know Your Engine, Choose Your Track

  • Individuals possess unique strengths and weaknesses, like different car types.
  • Self-awareness helps determine your "engine" type and choose a suitable "track."
INSIGHT

Visualization as a Brain Hack

  • Visualization "hacks" your brain to notice relevant information among millions of bits.
  • Setting intentions primes your mind for serendipitous opportunities and positive outcomes.
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