6 Lessons from Seal Team 6, from John Floyd
I was fortunate recently to attend a seminar in part given by a "serious" Seal Team 6 member. Recognizing that using the word "serious" in referencing a Seal Team 6 member is redundant I will do so anyway with that knowledge for emphasis. I can say this with a fair degree of accuracy given my own training and the fact I was 5 feet away for the multi hour seminar. While I was not being demonstrated on I found some time to make some notes. Later in a private conversation he and I talked about the cross application of the techniques and lessons across many fields and in nature. Here are just 6:
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Consider a weapon not just by the traditional description but in terms of all the tools you can train and deploy, particularly your mind. Willpower is a powerful weapon.
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Never attack from the same place more than twice at most, keep your opponent off-guard and move around.
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Minimize emotions or you will have difficulty maintaining a focused mind.
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Assume there is no back up and control your risk accordingly.
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Think outside the box, but don't chase things you can't see. On offense, though, you need to own the situation.
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Nerve, stand for something every day and remember the SAS creed "those who dare win".
Comments
anand on April 19, 2016 6:52 am
how do you suggest doing number 3 “minimise emotions”? .. I think if you master this you will have accomplished something which eastern spirituality has been wrestling with for a very long time.