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Why Navy SEALs Aren't Scared Like Everyone Else | Rich Diviney

16 Sep 2025

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Want ad-free episodes, exclusives and access to community Q&As? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://foreverstrong.supercast.comIn this powerful episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with former Navy SEAL Commander and author, Rich Diviney, to break down what it takes to thrive under extreme pressure. Rich, author of "The Attributes and Mastering Uncertainty", reveals the psychology of elite performance, explaining why true toughness has less to do with physical strength and more to do with your mental attributes.He shares candid insights into the realities of SEAL training, the mental tools used in combat, and why the "little tragedies" of everyday life are your training ground for resilience. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to build the mental fortitude to overcome anxiety, step outside their comfort zone, and reach their full potential.Who is Rich Diviney:Rich Diviney is a bestselling author, leadership and human performance expert, and retired Navy SEAL commander. During his career in the US Military, spanning more than twenty years, Rich has completed more than thirteen deployments overseas.Chapters0:00 - What makes a Navy SEAL not normal?1:13 - Introduction to Rich Diviney2:27 - The difference between SEALs, Delta, and CIA3:35 - The "best at what" question5:10 - Are SEALs knuckle-draggers?7:47 - The dark side of deployment10:45 - The sacrifice of military families13:51 - Marriage in the special operations community15:19 - Why empathy can be a challenge for a "team guy"17:40 - The evolution of empathy19:34 - Rich's mission: From SEALs to humans20:58 - Stepping outside your comfort zone24:08 - The Attributes Test & Compatibility26:29 - The truth about BUD/S and athleticism29:21 - Why athleticism is not a predictor of success30:43 - The dopamine reward of hard things33:57 - The challenge of mentally hard things36:34 - Mastering the "little tragedies"37:25 - The psychology of fear (uncertainty + anxiety)41:56 - The Horizon Shifting technique47:25 - The problem of free-floating anxiety48:51 - How to reframe anxiety51:08 - How to combine a physiological sigh with horizon shifting53:41 - The "nail the exit" story56:12 - Identity and its role in uncertainty1:00:54 - Leading alpha types1:01:52 - The power of hard things1:03:50 - The subjectivity of failure1:04:15 - A particular set of attributes1:04:47 - Living a civilian life1:07:37 - The edge1:08:44 - The next horizon1:09:50 - My dad's story1:10:52 - What are the top two attributes of success?1:14:13 - The courage switch1:15:23 - The neurology of anxiety1:16:46 - What advice would you give to someone who wants to be tougher?1:18:13 - Closing remarks1:21:18 - A funny story1:24:00 - The Five Remembrances1:25:01 - A moment of meditation1:31:16 - Closing remarksThis episode is brought to you by:LMNT - Free sample pack with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DRLYON Timeline - Get 20% off your order at https://timeline.com/LYON OneSkin - Get 15% off with the code DRLYON – https://www.oneskin.coOur Place - Use Code DRLYON for 10% off sitewide at https://fromourplace.com/DRLYON Find Rich Diviney at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_divineyX: https://x.com/richdivineyWebsite: https://theattributes.com/Buy His Book Masters of Uncertainty: https://theattributes.com/buy/book-masters-of-uncertaintyFind Dr. Gabrielle Lyon at: Instagram:@drgabriellelyon TikTok: @drgabriellelyonFacebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonYouTube:...

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