Rich draws upon 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Through his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions – to include the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE   Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you've answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.   ABOUT THE GUEST: In today’s episode, we discuss optimal performance in high pressure environments. We are joined by Dr. Andrew Huberman and Rich Diviney. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist at Stanford. Rich Diviney draws upon more than 20 years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer.    Both of them are widely experienced in training optimal performance. Here is the thing, stress and the fight, flight or freeze response are part of our everyday life. Understanding stress and leveraging stress to your advantage can crucially impact your overall quality of life. We tap into the expertise and experience of our guests as we discuss how performance is related to fear, anxiety, struggle and pressure.    You will learn how you can influence your nervous system as Dr. Huberman highlights the science behind stress responses. We also study the difference between peak states and optimal performance - as well as the habits that you can implement to improve your daily performance.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: Intro (0:00) Autonomic Arousal & Flow (1:33) Peak Performance VS Optimal Performance (6:04) Fear As Gateway To Flow (9:55) How Evolution Designed Flow (13:14) Uncertainty And Anxiety (18:21) Why Forward Motion Calms Us Down (29:03) Tools To Mitigate Stress (44:05) Recovering From Distractions (52:22) Hormones in The Flow Cycle (58:15) Necessity Of Rest (1:01:10)   RESOURCES  Web: Huberman Lab Book: The Attributes by Rich Diviney. Instagram: Andrew Huberman‍ Linkedin: Rich Diviney

Today’s Masterclass episode is all about how you can destroy laziness and improve your ability to focus. Four experts share their tips and strategies for how you can increase your level of productivity and find more fulfillment in your life.In this episode,Andrew Huberman, professor of neurobiology at Stanford, teaches about the double-edged sword of dopamine and how it plays a role in our ability to focus.Greg McKeown, best-selling author, and host of the podcast, What’s Essential, explains why the secret hack to productivity starts with forgiveness.Rich Diviney, former Navy Seal Commander and author, elaborates on the difference between discipline and self-discipline and how to achieve both.Joe Dispenza, an international speaker, researcher, and author, shares how rewriting the story of your past can heal your body and transform your mind.For more, go to lewishowes.com/1370Full Episodes:Andrew Huberman: https://link.chtbl.com/1204-podGreg McKeown: https://link.chtbl.com/1102-podRich Diviney: https://link.chtbl.com/1058-podJoe Dispenza: https://link.chtbl.com/826-pod Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

Why do some people who look can’t-miss high-achievers on paper end up floundering in life, while those who can seem like underdogs end up flourishing?When my guest noticed this phenomenon while being involved in the selection process of veteran SEALs for a specialized command, it led him to the discovery that beneath more obvious skills are hidden drivers of performance, which he calls attributes. His name is Rich Diviney, and he’s a retired Navy SEAL commander and the author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance. Today on the show, Rich discusses the difference between skills and attributes and how the latter can’t be taught, but can be developed. We then talk about the difference between peak and optimal performance, before turning to the attributes which drive the latter. We get into a discussion of the components of grit, the difference between discipline and self-discipline, why you should become something of a humble narcissist, and much more. We end our conversation with how to figure out the attributes you are and aren’t strong in, and which you need for getting where you want to go.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Article: The 6 Types of Grit (And How to Develop Them)AoM Podcast: The Hell-Raising Leader of WWII’s Filthy ThirteenAoM Podcast #675: The Humble, Narcissistic LeaderAoM Article: How to Develop Situational AwarenessAoM Article: Being DecisiveSunday Firesides: Self-Discipline for What?Connect With Rich DivineyThe Attributes Website

Former Navy SEALs Rich Diviney and Brent Gleeson discuss the critical traits of successful Navy SEALs, navigating deep emotional pain for growth, fostering team buy-in during organizational change, setting and achieving goals under extreme adversity, and the importance of trust and consistency in high-performing teams.

“Knowledge on its own is not power, you have to apply it.”Today's guest is Rich Diviney, who has more than 20 years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer, has completed more than 13 overseas deployments, achieved multiple leadership positions and since retirement in early 2017, has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant and is now the author of his new book: The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal PerformanceLewis and Rich sat down to take a deep dive into the mindset of a Navy SEAL, and all the techniques, lessons, and wisdom that comes from being a leader and a driver of success.For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1058Read Rich's new book: https://theattributes.com/buy/ Check out Greatness Coaching: www.lewishowes.com/mycoachMel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-podDr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Body and Transforming the Mind: https://link.chtbl.com/826-podMaster Your Mind and Defy the Odds with David Goggins: https://link.chtbl.com/715-pod Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

It’s hard to predict success in the real world. But there’s a reason why some people thrive — even when things get hard. But what exactly is that reason?Today’s guest became obsessed with better understanding what differentiates those who prevail from those who fail. What he discovered would forever change the game.Rich Diviney is a former Navy SEAL Commander who served up 13 overseas deployments over 21 years as an active member and officer of the armed forces’ most elite, secretive group. A group that shall remain unnamed—but one I suspect you might quickly surmise.Throughout his career, Rich was intimately involved in a specialized SEAL selection process, which whittled a group of hundreds of extraordinary SpecOps candidates down to a handful of the most elite performers. Oddly, which candidates washed out and which succeeded was often wildly unpredictable. Some could have all the right skills and still fail. Others more easily dismissible would ironically prove to be top performers. The seemingly objective criteria weren’t telling him what he most needed to know: who would succeed in one of the world’s toughest military assignments?Over time, Rich began to see that beneath obvious skills are hidden drivers of performance,surprising core attributes—including cunning, adaptability, courage, even narcissism—that determine how resilient or perseverant we are, how situationally aware and how conscientious. This epiphany evolved into a SpecOps training program called MindGym—the first of its kind scientifically devised to help elite soldiers perform faster, longer, and better in all environments—especially high-stress ones.In his new book, The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance, Rich defines and examines these various attributes to explain how we perform as individuals and as part of a team. As you may suspect, his military methodology is equally applicable to our personal and professional lives. Understanding the valence of one’s attributes not only promotes greater self-awareness, it provides a guiding rubric to train the characteristics that predict optimal performance in any situation—from parenting and sports to business and relationships.Diviney currently works as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek Inc. He’s taught leadership and optimal performance to more than five thousand business, athletic, and military leaders from organizations such as American Airlines, Meijer Inc., the San Francisco 49ers, Pegasystems, Zoom, and Deloitte.Today he breaks it all down.This conversation continues our annual tradition of welcoming the new year with a Navy SEAL—and the bankable life advice you need to embrace 2021 correct.A must-listen for anyone looking for deeper self-understanding, this is an incredibly powerful primer on how your attributes determine life outcomes—and how you can train said disposition to create more optimal performance in all areas of your life.READ MORE: bit.ly/richroll571WATCH: bit.ly/richdiviney571I can think of no better conversation to harken in 2021. May it change your personal game. Because the new year is now upon is. And it requires everything we’ve got to give.Peace + Plants,Rich

Retired Navy SEAL officer Rich Diviney discusses attributes for optimal performance in tactical units, emphasizing traits like mental acuity, leadership, and teamwork. He highlights the difference between optimal and peak performance and the importance of balancing skills and attributes in high-pressure environments. The podcast also explores leadership qualities, trust in teams, and dynamic subordination in high-performing teams.

Rich Diviney, a former Navy SEAL and expert in human performance, discusses the essential attributes that drive optimal performance beyond mere skills. He highlights resilience, patience, and situational awareness as key qualities shaped through intense training. Diviney shares insights on how to leverage personal strengths to enhance teamwork and manage stress effectively. He also points out the transformative power of self-reflection and emphasizes that true leadership emerges from understanding oneself and embracing discomfort for growth.

An engaging discussion with Coby Karl, Rich Diviney, and Dr. Sarah Sarkis on leadership best practices. Topics include defining leadership, dynamic subordination in high-performing teams, lessons from Phil Jackson and Dennis Rodman, the role of flow in leadership, attunement in leadership, and balancing training and education in the business world.