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Are You Mentally Ready For Your Spec Ops Journey?

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Are You Mentally Ready For Your Spec Ops Journey?

When Do You Know You Are Ready to Go? No Matter What the Challenge... Pic Credit - D.McBurnett How Will You Know You Are Ready? Being mentally and physically ready is more than just saying, "I will never quit" and passing a fitness test. While there are fitness tests that confirm you are prepared to enter special operations training, how do you know if you can handle the mental and physical demands of what comes next?  To assess whether or not you are physically ready for any endeavor, you can see lists like this Physical Assessment Tool for average scores on...

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Physical Assessment Tools for To and Through Spec Ops Selection

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Physical Assessment Tools for To and Through Spec Ops Selection

Work to Achieve These Scores / Times on the Following Events(Then - You MIGHT be Ready) Jeff Nichols and I recently did a Tactical Fitness Report on how we assess candidates throughout the process of training.  Not just as an initial assessment, but this chart can help you see where you meet up on the spectrum of training that will place you in the top 25% of candidates in spec ops selection programs.   The Tactical Fitness Report (video) The Charts and Exercise Standards of Selection Preparation TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR YOU - IT DEPENDS ON THE FOLLOWING:- your athletic history (sports/training...

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Unleash the Power Within You with the "Never Quit Mindset"

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Unleash the Power Within You with the "Never Quit Mindset"

New Book / eBook / Audio Book Unlock Your Hidden Potential with Proven Strategies of Tactical Fitness Pioneer and Spec Ops Coach Stew Smith Transform Your Mindset to Never Quit Again Transform your life by cultivating a Never Quit Mindset that harnesses the principles of high-level fitness and tactical training coaching to overcome everyday obstacles. It is not uncommon to grapple with those internal 'quit demons' that threaten to crush your goals and dreams. You've tried pushing through, but consistently find yourself at the crossroads of moving forward or retreating. Let me introduce you to a solution born out of...

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Never Quit Mindset Action Plan (Book/eBook)

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Never Quit Mindset Action Plan (Book/eBook)

New Book / Action PlanBook or eBook What is the Never Quit Mindset?The Never Quit Mindset project serves as an action plan to understand the ongoing growth process required for never giving up on anything. The book delivers the tools necessary to conquer doubt, manage stress, and thrive under pressure by helping you with options to build mental toughness each day. By stepping outside your comfort zone, you'll build resilience, harness an unstoppable mindset, and inch closer to living a life where “never quit” is your mantra.  Building a Never Quit Mindset is Possible…  With this action plan, you'll learn...

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What Separates Top Candidates from Those Who Fail in Special Ops Selection?

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What Separates Top Candidates from Those Who Fail in Special Ops Selection?

Preparation and a Never Quit Mindset If you are a special operations candidate with the ambition to become a special operator, you are undoubtedly aware of the challenging training and physical demands that lie ahead. Your immediate focus is on crushing the fitness test, securing your contract, and continuing your preparation so you can also graduate from selection (TO and THROUGH Selection). However, the journey is not without its obstacles and discomforts. Many candidates struggle with the Never Quit Mindset and accompanying physical weaknesses that can hinder their aspirations. Reducing weaknesses is not easy but the confidence gained is essential. This...

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