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Published Nov 21, 2019

NAVY SEAL Explains The MINDSET To SUCCEED AT ANY GOAL | Chadd Wright & Lewis Howes

Former Navy SEAL and ultrarunner Chadd Wright teams up with Lewis Howes to explore the mental resilience necessary to conquer physical and personal challenges, sharing his transformative journey through heart surgery and the daily habits that fuel success.
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  • Training

    details the grueling training regimens of Navy SEALs, highlighting the physical and mental challenges faced during BUD/S training. He explains the phases of training, including Hell Week, where candidates endure extreme conditions with little to no sleep. Wright's experiences underscore the importance of mental toughness and perseverance in overcoming these obstacles.

    Hell Week is the block where you're up for five days and six nights with no sleep, and you're just getting hammered the whole time.

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    and Wright also discuss their shared experiences at a mountain climbing event, emphasizing the value of pushing physical limits and engaging in meaningful conversations during such challenges 1 2.

       

    Challenges

    Wright shares his journey of overcoming obstacles in ultra-running, drawing parallels to his SEAL training. He recounts a pivotal moment when a medical officer told him he could never become a SEAL, which fueled his determination to find a way to achieve his dreams. This mindset of relentless pursuit is evident in his ultra-running endeavors, where he continuously pushes his physical and mental boundaries.

    I'm going to find a way over, under, around. I'm going to do something to fix this so I can move forward with my dreams.

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    and Wright reflect on their time spent together on a mountain, highlighting the impact of shared physical challenges on personal growth and friendship 3 4.

       

    Mindset

    Wright introduces the concept of the 'steady state' mindset, a mental state achieved through intense physical exertion where pain and difficulty plateau. He describes how this mindset helps him manage long-distance races by focusing on immediate, achievable goals rather than the daunting entirety of the race. This approach simplifies the process and allows him to maintain resilience and clarity.

    If you will push yourself hard enough, you reach this place I call the steady state, and it's where it's not going to hurt any worse and it's not going to get any harder.

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    Wright also shares his three core truths: faith, hope, and love, emphasizing their importance in his life and philosophy 5 6.

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