Modern Wisdom22 Apr 2024

Navy SEAL To True Crime: Insane Stories Of Courage, Fear & Resilience - MrBallen - #774

MrBallen is a storyteller, YouTuber and a former United States Navy SEAL. Why are we drawn to fear? This fascination often balances us the edge of life and death, infused with a dash of excitement. From his beginnings as a Navy SEAL to becoming a renowned YouTuber, Mr. Ballen possesses a unique storytelling talent. He captivates us with some of the most spine-chilling true stories, drawn both from his experiences and the lives of others. Expect to learn why so many people are obsessed with True Crime and scary stories, the 3 terrifying but true stories MrBallen has prepared in this episode today, what being a NAVY Seal taught MrBallen about life & the backlash he has gotten from the NAVY Seal community by sharing his story, what it means to live a good life, if there is life after death, how to reinvent your entire life, what it takes to tell a good story and much more... Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get up to 32% discount on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at https://www.shopify.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get $500 discount on Fountain Life at https://fountainlife.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Timestamps: (00:00) From Navy SEAL to Storyteller (04:14) Why People Love Gruesome True Crime (07:24) The Best Story MrBallen Has Ever Told (18:56) Living a Double Life in a Coma (22:56) Developing a Storytelling Style (32:37) Biggest Mistakes in Telling a Great Story (36:47) Audience Reactions at Live Shows (39:15) The Story With the Biggest Reaction (49:45) Where MrBallen Finds His Stories (58:46) Who Was MrBallen Before the SEALs (01:08:32) Advice for People Stuck in a Rut (01:11:54) Getting Through SEALs Training (01:24:23) The Worst Element of Hell Week (01:30:13) What it Feels Like to Be Hit By a Grenade (01:49:49) Rewatching the Video of the Hit (02:00:46) Adjusting From War to Home (02:07:52) MrBallen’s View on a Good Life (02:14:24) Principles for When Life Gets Hard (02:19:45) The Most Terrifying First Date Ever (02:26:44) The Most Evil People (02:32:49) Tom DeLonge’s Alien Obsession (02:37:21) Receiving Backlash for Sharing Stories (02:43:00) Why the Military Has an Issue With MrBallen (02:54:06) Speaking in Depth About Military Experiences (03:04:26) Dealing With Rapid Growth (03:12:15) MrBallen’s Favourite Storytellers (03:20:34) What’s Next for MrBallen? (03:26:01) Where to Find MrBallen Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠ How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠ The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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