Sheepdog Strong: Who Keeps Going When It Gets Quiet

About this episode

Mark Divine discusses the importance of persistence in building mental toughness.

Anyone can push through a single hard moment when adrenaline kicks in, but what do you do when the feeling fades and the real grind sets in? Join former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine as he reveals how to build the ultimate pillar of mental toughness: Persistence. While courage gets you on your feet, it is persistence that keeps you standing when the pressure is relentless. Discover the crucial difference between ego-driven stubbornness and purpose-driven persistence, and learn the e...

People in this episode

Host: Mark Divine

Topics covered

• mental toughness
• persistence
• courage
• self-improvement
• grit

Keywords

• mental toughness
• persistence
• Navy SEAL
• self-improvement
• grit
• courage
• stubbornness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Navy SEAL

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