Hard things don’t get easier.

You just get stronger.

What can the military teach us about resilience?

A lot, it turns out.

These 9 mantras used by Navy SEALs

can help navigate everyday stress,

tough decisions and personal growth.

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1/ Embrace the suck
↳ You’re not supposed to enjoy hard things. You’re supposed to finish them.


2/ Calm is contagious
↳ Your presence matters. Composure is leadership.


3/ Don’t ring the bell
↳ Quitting feels easy now. But regret lasts longer.


4/ The only easy day was yesterday
↳ Get comfortable doing what’s uncomfortable.


5/ Don’t back down from the sharks
↳ Face your fear head-on. Don’t flinch.


6/ Sing when you’re up to your neck in mud
↳ A sense of humour can carry you further than strength.


7/ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
↳ Rushing causes mistakes. Move steady and win.


8/ Default to discipline
↳ Motivation fades. Discipline carries you when it does.


9/ Be your best when you’re at your worst
↳ Your character shows when everything falls apart.




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