There is a saying in the Teams – “The only easy day was yesterday.” SEALs are always being challenged. The people that earn the SEAL trident are a special few. Here’s what you can learn from them.
BUS/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School) – is the initial proving ground for SEAL candidates. “The first three weeks of Basic Conditioning prepares you for the fourth week, known by many as Hell Week. During this week, you will participate in five and a half days of continuous training, with a maximum of four hours sleep total. This week is designed as the ultimate test of one’s physical and mental motivation. It proves to those who make it that the human body can do ten times the amount of work the average man thinks possible.” -NAVY.COM
What can you take to your training from this?
1. You are capable of more than you ever thought possible.
2. Don’t quit! You’ll never know what you are capable of unless you push yourself!
SEALs innovate.
You can learn from this. Think you don’t have time to work out ? Can’t afford to join a gym? INNOVATE. Make a sandbag and look up workouts online, Do a MovNat style workout in the park. Make time! If you get creative you can find it.
SEALs Inspire.
Pick up one of these books. If you’re not inspired to push yourself harder after reading one….perhaps you’re at the wrong site.
1. Lone Survivor – Marcus Luttrell (If you are a crossfitter and have done “Murph”, this is the story of his final mission and heroic acts.Also check out SEAL of Honor.)
2. SEAL Warrior – Thomas Keith
3. Rogue Warrior – Richard Marcinko