Building the Elite Podcast

When our secondary emotions work out well, we call them instincts. When they cause us to do stupid things, we shrug and say "I was in a weird place I guess" or "It seemed like the thing to do at the t...

7 Jun 202213min

Stress makes us age faster, but not always. Some people remain healthy and capable throughout remarkably long lifespans, even when they undergo incredibly difficult circumstances. The difference in ho...

31 Mai 20229min

Those with a more internalized locus of control - who believe that they determine their path in life through their own decisions - are less susceptible to learned helplessness and are much more likely...

23 Mai 20225min

Some sled dogs will put just enough pressure into the harness to appear to be working while they’re actually taking a break. “Honest dogs” throw their full weight into the straps no matter how tired t...

17 Mai 20225min

On this call, we’re speaking with Chris Merritt, a human performance coach at a tier-one special operations unit. Chris has developed a set of principles that guide his training process: modular, mo...

9 Mai 20221h 1min

Contrast feeds appreciation. We value warmth a lot more when we've just come in from the cold. Food tastes better when we're hungry. We're better able to enjoy the company of friends and family when...

2 Mai 202210min

A common mental feature in successful SOF candidates is that it's not just about them. When they reflect on their reasons for being there and suffering for the sake of a long-term goal, their thoughts...

25 Apr 20226min

A recent study on BUD/S students looked at the roles of mindsets around stress, willpower, and failure. The primary focus of the study was "stress mindset." This is whether you view stress as either e...

19 Apr 202211min