Episode
#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
1:22:17
Published: Thu Aug 05 2021
Description
Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL Commander and an author. The Navy Seals are one of the most hardened military groups in the world. During 13 tours and over a decade of service, Rich researched and tested his favourite ways to improve and enhance the mental and physical performance of himself and his unit. Expect to learn how to immediately move your system from a sympathetic to parasympathetic state, why optimal performance is preferable to peak performance, why understanding the relationship between skills and attributes is crucial, how to cope with fear and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy The Attributes - https://amzn.to/3l9vqoM Check out Rich's site - https://theattributes.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Rich Diviney shares tips on improving and enhancing mental and physical performance.
00:00 - 01:33 (01:33)
Summary
Rich Diviney shares tips on improving and enhancing mental and physical performance. Topics include moving from a sympathetic to a parasympathetic state, optimal vs peak performance, relationship between skills and attributes, coping with fear, and more.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
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01:33 - 07:40 (06:06)
Summary
Get 20% off site wide on manscaped.com by using the code modernwisdom, or 37% off site wide using the same code all year round.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
Former special operations soldier explains how special ops guys tend to be more intellectual and well-read because of their job's requirement for dealing with stress, challenge and uncertainty logically.
07:40 - 17:01 (09:21)
Summary
Former special operations soldier explains how special ops guys tend to be more intellectual and well-read because of their job's requirement for dealing with stress, challenge and uncertainty logically.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
High-stress responses induce cortisol in the body, causing damage to the immune system and shutting down critical factors within the body, leading to feelings of stress and anxiety.
17:01 - 26:09 (09:07)
Summary
High-stress responses induce cortisol in the body, causing damage to the immune system and shutting down critical factors within the body, leading to feelings of stress and anxiety. Learning to breathe and relax can help us effectively rebuild our systems and become more resilient and anti-fragile.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learning to ask questions about our environment and process the answers can help us manage uncertainty and avoid an amygdala hijack, where our conscious mind goes offline and we operate purely on emotion.
26:09 - 28:42 (02:33)
Summary
Learning to ask questions about our environment and process the answers can help us manage uncertainty and avoid an amygdala hijack, where our conscious mind goes offline and we operate purely on emotion.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
The key to managing anxiety is to break the challenge into smaller parts and focus on the short-term goals, looking towards the next horizon no matter how close or far it is.
28:42 - 34:06 (05:23)
Summary
The key to managing anxiety is to break the challenge into smaller parts and focus on the short-term goals, looking towards the next horizon no matter how close or far it is.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
Discover how attaching unique physical movements to certain triggers can help one overcome anxiety and unnecessary habits, such as relying on music to focus or feel energized.
34:06 - 37:17 (03:10)
Summary
Discover how attaching unique physical movements to certain triggers can help one overcome anxiety and unnecessary habits, such as relying on music to focus or feel energized.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the guest discusses the difference between optimal and peak performance.
37:17 - 39:57 (02:40)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the guest discusses the difference between optimal and peak performance. While optimal performance is doing your best in the moment, peak performance involves reaching your maximum potential through attributes such as grit, adaptability, and conscientiousness.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learn how to modulate your energy throughout the day to maximize productivity and efficiency without burning out.
39:57 - 46:12 (06:15)
Summary
Learn how to modulate your energy throughout the day to maximize productivity and efficiency without burning out.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of grit in stressful situations, citing the saying that one does not rise to the level of their stress, but rather falls to their base level of training.
46:12 - 53:18 (07:06)
Summary
In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of grit in stressful situations, citing the saying that one does not rise to the level of their stress, but rather falls to their base level of training.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how individuals can develop attributes they lack through experiences and environments, and the debate of nature versus nurture in this process.
53:18 - 58:00 (04:41)
Summary
The podcast discusses how individuals can develop attributes they lack through experiences and environments, and the debate of nature versus nurture in this process.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
Voluntary exposure therapy involves confronting one's fears by creating an anti-bucket list of things that one is scared of and gradually doing them one by one.
58:00 - 1:02:54 (04:53)
Summary
Voluntary exposure therapy involves confronting one's fears by creating an anti-bucket list of things that one is scared of and gradually doing them one by one. By taking small steps and stepping into those fears, a person can experience a dopamine reward after overcoming them.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
Laughter and acts of kindness between humans induce oxytocin, a bonding chemical that promotes openness and connection.
1:02:54 - 1:10:26 (07:31)
Summary
Laughter and acts of kindness between humans induce oxytocin, a bonding chemical that promotes openness and connection. It’s a crucial component of high-performing teams and successful relationships.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
The process of making a decision should include accountability to evaluate how well the decision is working.
1:10:26 - 1:15:42 (05:15)
Summary
The process of making a decision should include accountability to evaluate how well the decision is working. But even with the best information, a decision is rarely 100% foolproof.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
Self-discipline is the ability to set and understand the necessary steps to achieve a longer-term goal effectively.
1:15:42 - 1:21:05 (05:23)
Summary
Self-discipline is the ability to set and understand the necessary steps to achieve a longer-term goal effectively. However, highly self-disciplined individuals may face difficulties in breaking routines, making it challenging to achieve long-term goals.
Episode#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal
PodcastModern Wisdom
Chris Williamson promotes his website, TheAttribute.com, where you can find his books, assessment tools, as well as consulting, speeches and keynotes services.
1:21:05 - 1:22:14 (01:09)
Summary
Chris Williamson promotes his website, TheAttribute.com, where you can find his books, assessment tools, as well as consulting, speeches and keynotes services. Additionally, an upcoming reading list is mentioned, along with promotional codes for discounts on Myprotein and Manscaped.