“Embrace the unknown, for it is in the unfamiliar that we find the most profound inspiration.” — Oscar Max
Today’s a special one — Episode 250 of the Win the Day podcast! To celebrate, I've brought back one of our most iconic guests: Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney.
Rich first joined us in Episode 124, and clips from that conversation have 10M+ views. Since then, he’s become a close friend and remains the most respected voice I know on leadership, mental resilience, and elite performance.
Through his 20-year Navy SEAL career, Rich completed 13 deployments and held numerous leadership roles within the most elite SEAL teams, including DEVGRU (also known as SEAL Team Six).
His new book Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success has just been released.
In this episode:
• The secrets to elite performance in every domain.
• Why you should embrace the traits that make you great.
• The best lessons from Rich’s career as a Navy SEAL.
• How to become a master of uncertainty.
🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Rich Diviney!
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🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/250-win-the-day-podcast-rich-diviney
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Episode links:
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⚡ Rich Diviney website
📚 ‘Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success’ by Rich Diviney
🎙️ How to Succeed in Uncertainty with Rich Diviney (Episode 124)
📷 Rich Diviney Instagram
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Timemarkers:
00:00 Who is Rich Diviney
1:32 Interview starts
2:00 How to become a master of uncertainty
4:20 Why people fail Navy SEAL training (BUD/S)
7:18 How to change your relationship with failure
10:13 How to handle stress like a Navy SEAL (“Moving Horizons”)
16:00 How to handle anxiety like a Navy SEAL
19:49 Prioritizing yourself during Navy SEAL training (BUD/S)
23:18 Can a candidate ever game Navy SEAL training?
24:45 How Navy SEALs handle the cold
26:10 How Navy SEALs use “cunning”
28:34 How laughter can build resilience
32:23 How to quickly build trust
34:44 Seeing SEAL Team 6 for the first time
36:18 How coachable are Tier One special forces operators
37:58 How intense are special forces operators in real life
39:06 How Navy SEALs stay relaxed (and how survive “drown-proofing”)
41:20 What Navy SEALs do before an operation
43:36 How SEAL Team 6 avoids complacency
45:43 Building a gym for your brain (“Mind Gym”)
50:48 The #1 mental struggle for a special forces operator
52:47 How to stand out from your peers
54:02 How to build your confidence
55:25 Why fear is the #1 thing holding people back
57:45 How to reframe your bad days — and use fear to your advantage
1:00:03 How to motivate someone in a rut
1:01:03 How to build a high-performing team
1:02:55 How to handle a creative block
1:05:06 How to instantly strengthen your marriage
1:10:42 How to raise successful kids
1:13:58 Rocket Round
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PS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: Episode 154: Prepare to Win with Andrew Sullivan (SEAL Team 6)
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