E28. Adam Burns- 6 Character Traits of Elite Performance

**This is a war stories episode**

Today’s guest was a TACP in the Air Force for 8 years.  He was medically discharged because of injuries sustained in battle. His actions earned him the bronze star with valor. We have already heard from his wife, Riley Burns in episode 18. 

Adam Burns now works with the Air Force’s new recruits going into one of the Special Warfare career fields. He helps them prepare ahead of time to minimize failure and burnout in the intense training of these demanding careers.  Whether or not you are interested in one of these elite military career fields, you can step up your game by following his 6 character traits of elite performance. 

For this week’s skillset challenge, take one of the character traits explained by Adam Burns and find a way to purposely develop it in your life.  Possibly using his exact tactics of developing durability using water training, or you might choose a task that is special to your desires. After you pick what you are going to do, tell me on the TAMF social media, or tell a friend.  Accountability increases your likelihood of success.

Adam talks about:

Becoming TACP

Durability

Develop self-awareness

Trainability

Taking it serious

Suitability

Dealing with loss of a sense

Working with your stress response

Team before self

Having THAT conversation

Attention to Detail

Self control

Using water/swimming for training

Deployment

Your reputation

To find a special warfare recruiter in your area, or more information on the AF special warfare careers visit https://www.afspecwar.com, or for more information and pictures visit TAMFpodcast.com/burns

“Combat doesn’t have a limit on hours”

“Did you stop because you were done or did you stop because you didn’t want to do it?”

“You will have to deal with discomfort, and those that are able to tolerate that more will do well in all walks of life.”

“You need to be motivated to do the shit that sucks.”

“You have to understand why you want something and it has to be deep seated, it has to hold some serious value for you, because when things get tough and you want to quit because you feel like you are drowning, literally and physically sometimes, What is it that is going to cause you to drive on?”