In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with retired Navy SEAL commander, leadership consultant, and bestselling author Rich Diviney.
Rich brings powerful insights from his years in the SEALs, including the creation of the SEAL Mind Gym for optimizing performance under extreme pressure. Together, they explore how to build resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty—whether on the battlefield, in business, or in everyday life.
Key topics include:
Why attributes matter more than skills
The role of identity in performance and resilience
How to embrace uncertainty instead of resisting it
Practical tools for managing stress and anxiety
Insights from Rich’s books Attributes and Masters of Uncertainty
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Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Resilience Redefined
00:29 – Meet Rich Diviney: Navy SEAL Commander and Author
01:07 – Rich’s Journey to Becoming a Navy SEAL
02:38 – The Concept of Attributes
13:19 – Understanding Grit and Its Components
16:15 – Exploring the Mind Gym
17:27 – The Importance of Enthusiasm in Projects
17:46 – Exploring the Benefits of Floating
18:07 – Embracing Uncertainty in Life and Work
21:18 – Understanding and Managing Fear
23:50 – The Power of Moving Horizons
30:15 – The Role of Identity in Mastering Uncertainty
33:11 – Where to Find More Information