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Going Into Special Operations Programs as a Candidate is Very Similar to this Mountain Road in this Picture: It is dark. You can see the beginning of the path, but the unknown around the corner appears to be going up a steep hill and into a cold and dark winter storm. Welcome to the Spec Ops Journey! Prepare Smart or This Journey Can End Before it Even Starts When you're preparing to join a military special operations program, you need to make sure you're as fully prepared by doing the hard work…not just interested in joining. You're embarking on a...

 Mental ToughnessThe Key to Getting To and Through Selection! You know that special operations selection is a challenging process, and you're determined to succeed. You've done the physical training and you know you're in great shape, but you're still worried that you might not have what it takes to mentally get through the selection process. Selection requires you to push yourself beyond what most people consider possible. You must be prepared to go to places that few dare to go. To get to selection, and to get through it, you must have the mental strength, resilience, and discipline to face...

Preparing for Spec Ops BUT Strength is Your Weakness?  Are you crushing calisthenics and cardio elements of training, but worried about the load bearing events of your future Spec Ops training? Logs, boats, rucks, and equipment / personnel carries are tough on those who are not strong. If you are a prior endurance athlete and need to work on overall durability when under a load, you may need to get into a lift cycle to put on some mass and increase your strength. To go where you want to go, you need to be good at ALL of the elements...

Goal Achievement is a Process of Preparation and Progression: S.M.A.R.T. is Goal Setting 101 You have a goal: to make it to and through special ops selection and come out the other side with a successful outcome - aka graduate. You know that it won’t be easy, but you’ve done the research and you’re ready to take the challenge head on. The key to success is preparation with progress and trusting the process — physical, mental, and emotional. Here’s how to get yourself ready to hit the ground running - be SMART. Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the Spec Ops...

Are You Ready to GRADUATE?  I have seen many like you over the years - in fact, I was like you myself - a candidate preparing for Special Ops Training. You have a big dream, a big goal, and a tough program to manage. You’ve started it with every intention of succeeding and giving it your all. You’ve been working hard, and you’ve made some great progress. You’re feeling energized and motivated. You are not even worried that you won’t be able to keep it up or if you are even on the right track yet. You are just excited! We...