A Navy SEAL was asked what helped him get through BUDS and selection. He shared his story of a low point, a few weeks into BUDS. One of the training cadre was running alongside him in the sand and said, “You know, about 50,000 other guys have already done this.” He said that singular thought powered him the rest of the way through selection, one hour and one day at a time.
It’s worth reminding ourselves – and other leaders in our sphere of influence – that’s we’re not the first to experience these challenges.
