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June 24, 2025 70 mins

What if today were your last day on Earth? Jayson is joined by author and retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine for his 3rd time on the show to discuss finding your purpose on this planet, meditation vs. psychedelics, developing mental and physical toughness, and much more. Don’t miss Mark’s exhortation for coaches at the end.

Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and transformative thought leader, inspiring compassion, resilience, and fortitude. His distinguished military career spanned two decades with tours in Iraq, the Middle East, and the Korean Peninsula, culminating in his retirement in as a Commander. Beyond the battlefield, Mark founded SEALFIT, where he blends Navy SEAL training with innovative mental toughness and mindfulness techniques. Through the Unbeatable Mind program he has trained thousands in his "Kokoro" whole mind system, and through the Mark Divine Courage Foundation, he aids veterans seeking post-traumatic growth. Mark holds a PhD in Global Leadership from Pepperdine University and resides in Encinitas, California, with his wife, Sandy, and Husky Mahina.

Timestamps:

  • 5:15 - Horizontal vs. vertical development
  • 13:04 - The importance of training your body
  • 19:06 - You are not your thoughts
  • 24:08 - Vertical development takes time
  • 29:24 - What are you on this planet for?
  • 37:39 - Don’t feed the fear wolf
  • 41:05 - Meditation vs psychedelics
  • 45:33 - What if today is your last day?
  • 48:48 - Why coaches need to be doing the work
  • 56:53 - AI in coaching

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