In this episode of the Winners Find a Way Show host Trent Clark interviews Martin Strong, Author of nine novels under the pen name M. L. Strong, all proceeds go to the SEAL Veterans Foundation to fight PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Martin recounts his decision to join the Navy and how he ended up in the SEAL program due to a mistake in orders. He emphasizes that SEALs are not just stereotypical action heroes, but individuals with high IQs and psychological resilience. The discussion also touches on the parallels between elite athletes in Major League Baseball and Navy SEALs. Marty shares his experience with cancer, including his surgeries and successful completion of the treatment protocol. The podcast highlights the importance of mindset, physical aptitude, and determination in overcoming challenges.

 

Martin shares his journey from growing up in Nebraska to joining the Navy and eventually becoming a SEAL. He discusses the importance of being nimble and adapting to unforeseen circumstances. 

 

Learn More From Martin Strong

[00:03:36] The mindset of Navy SEALs 

[00:04:19] SEAL program requirements. 

[00:09:12] Proceeds go to the SEAL program. 

[00:12:10] Psychological resilience and success 

[00:17:38] Early career challenges and Solutions 

[00:20:09] Selling machines for meat 

[00:23:06] The voices in your head 

[00:26:08] Fatigue and Elite Athletes 

[00:30:11] The Confidence Game

[00:33:31] Losing a Child at 22 

[00:36:11] Delayed grief and coping mechanisms 

[00:41:53] Engagement and a positive perspective 

[00:43:36] Perspective on America's Advantages 

[00:48:20] Be different. [00:52:19] Be different. 

[00:54:46] Coaches' Journey to Success 

[00:56:09] Overcoming weaknesses through strategy

 

Takeaways: 

“Strength in the face of tragedy is not about avoiding pain but rather about finding the courage to endure and grow from it.”

 

Connect with Martin Strong

https://martystrongbenimble.com/

https://www.mlstrongauthor.com/about

 



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