Most people don’t make it
Probably 98% of the people on this list will not be selected. And I estimate a significant percentage…
Weight lifting will not save you
Weight lifting alone is not going to get you selected. Yes, I prioritize it and talk often about…
How to Mentally Prepare for Special Operations (ULTIMATE Guide)
In sports, victory is often won before the event begins. And the same is true at selection More…
Why Fitness Tests Don’t Matter
You may have noticed that every American military branch had essentially the same fitness test up until the…
Why Running Fast is So Hard and How To Make It Easier
There is a reason why every selection course emphasizes running. It’s because running is HARD (and it’s the…
The Value Of Ultra Endurance Events
There’s no greater proponent of strength training for selection than me But there are undoubtedly major benefits to…
The GRIND and why it’s so important
You will never succeed at selection if you don’t know how to grind. What do I mean by…
Navy SEAL Pass Rate, Attrition, and Injury Stats: What the Data Really Means for You
BUD/S isn’t just “tough.” It breaks most men. But how tough, exactly? And more importantly—why do so many…
“You need to run slow to run fast”
Every runner says, “You need to run slow to run fast”. But where does this idea come from?…
How BIG Should You Be for Special Forces
The most common misconception about Special Forces is that selected candidates are scrawny, small, and weak. While that…