A dream is a seed with which hard work and discipline will grow; faith in God, which in turn will give you faith in yourself-will bear fruit.-Floyd Patterson
The greatest secret for eliminating the inferiority complex, which is another term for deep and profound self doubt, is to fill your mind to overflowing with faith. This will give you a humble, but soundly realistic faith in yourself.-Norman Vincent Peale
GOOD WORDS EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT RELIGIOUS-NEXT DAY OR TWO.
A father is a person who sees that there are only 4 pieces of pie for 5 people and promptly remarks that he’s never really cared for pie.
I’d hate to say my faith is a rock, but it’s true. It is my strength, it gives me inner peace. Without my faith, I’d be in real bad shape. Faith gives a man hope and hope is what life’s about.-Tom Landry
Always remember, “Because Ged delays does not mean God denies.”-Tom Lasorda
You may give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.
I’ve never run a bad race when my training has gone well. If I train well, I’ll run well.-Alberto Salazar
Nobody ever mastered any skill except through intensive, persistent and intelligent practice. Practice it the right way.-Norman Vincent Peale
What you are is God’s gift to you and what you do with it is your gift to God.-George Foster
To repeat successes of the past, you follow your old program. Don’t get fancy, just be consistent.-Bill Rodgers
When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot become manifest, strength cannot be exerted, wealth is useless and reason is powerless.-Herophilus, ancient Greek physician.
Being ignorant is not so much a shame as being unwilling to learn to do things the right way.-Ben Franklin
I have a very strong feeling that if you practice well, you will win. A team just can’t remain the same week after week; otherwise you go backwards on Saturday. You have to practice better and better each week and by better I mean more intense.-Joe Paterno
Father means selfless devotion, limitless sacrifice and love that passes understanding.
Uncorrected errors will multiply. Someone once asked me if there wasn’t benefit in overlooking one small flaw. “What is one small flaw?” I asked him.-Don Shula
Don’t mistake activity for achievement-practice it the right way.-John Wooden
Just got this from Sean Jennings
Sean
This past week we had a select group from a Canadian infantry regiment, many of whom have their eyes on JTF-2 or another Canadian SOF unit, attend a SEALFIT Unit Academy. What a great group of guys and a great experience we had coaching these warriors. I have always believed that there was no such thing as an “elite” special ops unit, rather just elite warriors and regular soldiers. Each SOF unit has a different specialty and focus, which makes them unique and all important in the overall strategy of their nation. But, when it comes to warriors, it is the will to prepare and think differently that defines an elite warrior and separates him from a career soldier.
What are some of the characteristics of an elite warrior? Let’s look to the Canadians of last week for inspiration:
Elite warriors learn to win in their minds before they seek to win on the battlefield
Elite warriors don’t whine. They embrace the suck, get the job done, then move on
Elite warriors love their fellow teammates like their brothers and sisters
Elite warriors love their enemies as much as their fellow soldiers (this is an advanced warrior principle!)
Elite warriors display integrity in their thoughts, words and deeds, alone, with their teammates and within the “system”
Elite warriors do today what others won’t, so they can do tomorrow what others can’t
Elite warriors take their eyes off of themselves and place them on their teammates
Elite warriors expect to lead, don’t shy from the hard leadership roles, and step back effortlessly when it is someone else’s turn
Elite warrior don’t seek fame or fortune, and are humble about these things if they come their way…often deflecting credit to others
Elite warriors seek the severest training, desiring to forge a “Kokoro Heart” and “Unbeatable Mind.” They earn their “trident” of respect every day
Elite warriors never quit. They never quit in training or on an operation. They never quit their teammates. They never quit training their body, mind and spirit. They never quit trying
Elite warriors are innovative. To them the term “failure is not an option” means that failing is required to learn fast, so the whole concept of failure is a moot point
Elite warriors train realistically and they master the basics…coming back to them often. They take nothing for granted
Elite warriors know WHY they are doing what they are doing. It is this connection to their WHY that keeps them focused and motivated when things get shitty
Elite warriors are never truly Elite warriors, they are all just Elite warriors in training…
Are you an Elite warrior in training? I think the Canadians were…and I would love to see if you are as well at a future SEALFIT Academy or Kokoro camp.
Until then, train hard, stay present and be positive!
—Mark Divine
SEALFIT / Unbeatable Mind
Remember, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Instant success is never possible. Competency results only from sustained, consistent, self disciplined effort over an extended period of time.-Bud Wilkinson
You cannot run away from a weakness. You must sometimes fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now and where you stand.-Robert Louis Stevenson
You work to strengthen your weakest link, not to worry about the strongest one.-Bum Phillips
