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Preparing to Get THROUGH the Training (aka Graduate)

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Preparing to Get THROUGH the Training (aka Graduate)

Do Not Miss Out On What a Majority of Spec Ops Candidates Fail to Do(Train Specifically to Get Through BUD/S, Selection, etc..)  Many people focus simply on getting accepted into difficult programs but never consider that they should also be preparing themselves for the challenges of getting THROUGH the training. This requires specific focus and ALWAYS a level up in effort levels. Believe it or not, most people do not know, understand, or have ever experienced what they need to do to prepare themselves. Here's why I say that...  Most Spec Ops Candidates Think They Are Ready Because: Often military...

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It Depends: An Answer Often Given When More Info is Needed

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It Depends:  An Answer Often Given When More Info is Needed

What Your Question About How to Prepare Actually Depends Upon...    You may have read or heard my reply to others (or yourself) when you ask a question such as, "How should I start training for ___________?" My answer really depends on SO MANY factors that answering this question by email, text, or even in person does not give it justice. There are a few things you need to realize when you start the journey to prepare for any job that requires elevated levels of fitness such as any of the Special Ops programs in our military as well as...

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Struggling Recruit? Discover StewSmithFItness.com. Crush Everything

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Struggling Recruit? Discover StewSmithFItness.com. Crush Everything

Are Your Struggles Really Road Blocks or Internal Problems?  We all have faced unforeseen challenges when on a journey to achieve a goal. You being able to quickly adapt and handle that situation will be a life skill that you rely on the most in your future no matter what you do in life. The question is however, are these challenges you are facing caused by your failure to do research, failure to have contingency plans, and/or lack of preparation? If so, then these "roadblocks" are not an institutional process to see that you fail, it is an internal problem...

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TO, THROUGH, and AFTER Podcasts with Stew Smith and Others!

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TO, THROUGH, and AFTER Podcasts with Stew Smith and Others!

To, Through, and After Podcast Series The To, Through, and After Podcasts have been growing in popularity over the past year.  These are interviews that Stew Smith does with various people who have a story to tell about their journey before they decided to serve their country or communities in one of the tactical professions (military, special ops, police, fire / rescue).  See the videos below for the shows or go to iTunes / GooglePlay podcasts and search To, Through, After with Stew Smith within the Tactical Fitness Podcast with Stew Smith programs. Enjoy To, Through and After with former...

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