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The Science of Developing Athletes' Brains
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Neural development plays a crucial role in an athlete's success, but only about 15% of people may have a natural ability to improve during training. These properties are universal for all surviving humans, although identifying and selecting for them is crucial for success.

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Basic SEAL training is said to be one of the toughest military training programs in the world, but in reality, combat experience is infinitely harder and more important.
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Military Training
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Basic SEAL training is said to be one of the toughest military training programs in the world, but in reality, combat experience is infinitely harder and more important. The success rate of individuals completing basic SEAL training is not guaranteed.

Chapter
The Science of Developing Athletes' Brains
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Jocko Willink: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others
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Huberman Lab
The speaker discusses the universal properties of neural development but says that military training requires certain qualities that are being identified and selected for, rather than built up.
3:35:14 - 3:37:15 (02:01)
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Military Training
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The speaker discusses the universal properties of neural development but says that military training requires certain qualities that are being identified and selected for, rather than built up. While some individuals have a resilience and determination that can be developed through training, not everyone is cut out for it.

Chapter
The Science of Developing Athletes' Brains
Episode
Jocko Willink: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The DNA of sperm and egg cells can be modifiable through experiences and can have implications for later generations.
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DNA
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The DNA of sperm and egg cells can be modifiable through experiences and can have implications for later generations. Germ cells such as sperm and eggs are particularly susceptible to environmental influences.

Chapter
The Science of Developing Athletes' Brains
Episode
Jocko Willink: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others
Podcast
Huberman Lab