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IT PAYS TO BE A WINNER

frogman80_75
By: frogman80
Mood: accomplished
Date: 02/23/2008 14:46:10
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I have been asked hundreds of questions about BUD/s.  Questions about Hell-Week; about physical requirements to be a SEAL; what calisthenics to train; how to overcome mental challenges like when your freezing cold.  Your questions have focused on the three primary requirements that I believe are necessary to be a SEAL.  Physical Challenges, Mental Preparedness, and Training Adaptability.  While your body will be tested on its ability to overcome physical pain, your mind will be equally challenged to prevail over the discomforts that tell your body to quit.  Regardless, your intellectual ability must also be receptive to become expertly skilled in a sundry of techniques, procedures and use of equipment.   

Additionally, your leadership ability to assume responsibility will be critically tested.  Moreover, your attitude and character is scrutinized to determine if you exhibit the sprit that which typifies a SEAL’s undeniable and unquestioned devotion to his Mission, his Teammates and his Country.

For to be a SEAL, it is, a lifetime enriching experience!  Shrouded and encompassed in a close nit brotherhood of warriors, who volunteered and are willing to make any sacrifice.   

My best short answer for all questions regarding BUD/s is… don’t make it more complicated… just do your BEST, FOCUS on your objective and NEVER QUIT.   Always look forward to every challenge as an opportunity, and every opportunity as a means to succeed!   Remember, ….IT PAYS TO BE A WINNER!  

 

AP, Lieutenant Commander, US Navy (Retired) Navy SEAL

 

 



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From: oldswabbie
07/17/2008 14:21:44

Thanks Amir, Your Advice is so needed! I will continue to point these young Lions to you!

Jim



From: ghilliesniper493
07/14/2008 13:26:43

great blogs very isparational hooyah

~andrew



From: jacobgreen89
04/23/2008 03:41:06

HOOYAH!!!!



From: bigv123
03/04/2008 16:25:22
Excellent post Commander.  Thank you sincerely for your insight.


From: kaleigh
02/28/2008 08:53:01
Just read it Amir, as always a great blog.


From: Courtenay
02/24/2008 20:18:58

"My best short answer for all questions regarding BUD/s is… don’t make it more complicated… just do your BEST, FOCUS on your objective and NEVER QUIT.   Always look forward to every challenge as an opportunity, and every opportunity as a means to succeed!   Remember, ….IT PAYS TO BE A WINNER!"  

In my opinion (for what it's worth) that is the best line I have ever read about what it takes to make it.  I remember one time my son telling someone something very similar...basically he said get there everyday knowing that quitting is not an option, do what you're told to do, and be prepared to do it all again tomorrow, and the six months fly right by.



From: searles72
02/24/2008 12:01:01
Amir, Excellent blog as always! If this doesnt say it all for the up and coming SEALs I dont know what will modivate one! Keep them coming!


From: usa3
02/24/2008 00:08:23
 Yet another great blog.  Thanks for sharing your insight and experience with us. You most definitely have a book in you somewhere.  I, for one, can't wait for that day. Thanks for your inspiring words.  It applies to all aspects of life. You have motivated me to get back in shape. 


From: dive doc
02/23/2008 15:25:44

HooYah Sir. I dont think it could be put any better or more inspiring than that.

Gentlemen, do you have what it takes to become a Navy SEAL???








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