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Unbeatable Mind: Forge Resiliency and Mental Toughness to Succeed at an Elite Level
In this revised and updated third edition of Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine offers his philosophy and methods for developing maximum potential through integrated warrior development. This work was created through trial and error proving to thousands of clients that they are capable of twenty times more than what they believe.
The powerful principles for forging deep character, mental toughness and an elite team provided in this book are the foundation of the Unbeatable Mind 'working in' program of Divine's SEALFIT Academies and renowned Kokoro Camp. They are being employed by a growing number of coaches, professors, therapists, doctors and business professionals worldwide.
> Commander Divine is a retired Navy SEAL and human performance expert who works with elite military, sport and corporate teams, SEAL / SOF candidates and others seeking to maximize their potential, leading to more balanced success and happiness. The training is leading to breakthroughs in all walks of life and and cultivating a robust community of practitioners.
> This book will specifically help you develop:
> Mental clarity- to make better decisions while under pressure.
> Concentration - to focus on the mission until victory is assured.
> Awareness - to be more sensitive to your internal and external radar.
> Leadership authenticity - to be a heart-centered leader and service oriented teammate.
> Intuition - to learn to trust your gut and use mental imagery to your advantage.
> Offensive "sheepdog" mindset - to avoid danger and stay one step ahead of the competition or enemy.
> Warrior spirit - to deepen your willpower, intention and connection with your spiritual self.
The powerful principles for forging deep character, mental toughness and an elite team provided in this book are the foundation of the Unbeatable Mind 'working in' program of Divine's SEALFIT Academies and renowned Kokoro Camp. They are being employed by a growing number of coaches, professors, therapists, doctors and business professionals worldwide.
> Commander Divine is a retired Navy SEAL and human performance expert who works with elite military, sport and corporate teams, SEAL / SOF candidates and others seeking to maximize their potential, leading to more balanced success and happiness. The training is leading to breakthroughs in all walks of life and and cultivating a robust community of practitioners.
> This book will specifically help you develop:
> Mental clarity- to make better decisions while under pressure.
> Concentration - to focus on the mission until victory is assured.
> Awareness - to be more sensitive to your internal and external radar.
> Leadership authenticity - to be a heart-centered leader and service oriented teammate.
> Intuition - to learn to trust your gut and use mental imagery to your advantage.
> Offensive "sheepdog" mindset - to avoid danger and stay one step ahead of the competition or enemy.
> Warrior spirit - to deepen your willpower, intention and connection with your spiritual self.
236 pages, Paperback
First published December 17, 2012
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Mark Divine
46 books167 followersMARK DIVINE is a former Navy SEAL and has trained thousands of aspiring Navy SEALs. He owns and runs the SEALFIT Training Center in San Diego, California where he trains thousands of professional athletes, military professionals, SWAT, First Responders, SOF candidates and everyday people looking to build strength and character.
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January 8, 2015
A bit of a turnoff with trope like the "Law of Attraction" (from The Secret) and "you only use 10% of your brain", but there are some gems to be gleaned. Much of it felt like an ad for his SEALFit fitness program. The Kindle version was badly edited, many of the images just had big red "X" instead of the image itself, etc.
There are better "Mind Training" books on the market, but he has an interesting story and is an great veteran.
There are better "Mind Training" books on the market, but he has an interesting story and is an great veteran.
October 12, 2023
This book is the handbook on mental toughness.
“The 'big idea' of this book is that you are capable of so much more than you think you are, but you have been kept in the dark about this potential your entire life. I call this potential your 20X Factor, in that you are capable of at least twenty times what your current paradigm allows you to believe. It is not as though your family or our culture purposely kept you in the dark about this important fact. No, they were ignorant about it as well and can’t be held to blame. We cannot ignore this unbelievable truth any longer. Not only do you deserve to tap into your full potential for your own success and happiness, but our collective minds are needed to sync up like a global crowdsourced network of solution finders to pull us out of the mess we have created. This book isn’t about those messes, though—there are plenty of authors writing about the perils we face on our abused planet. No, this book is about how you can begin to tap into that vast potential lying dormant inside of you—so that you can achieve your fullest expression of yourself, help those around you, and send positive ripples throughout the world.”
~ Mark Divine from Unbeatable Mind
I think Mark Divine is a real-life superhero.
Seriously.
I’ve always admired the grit and character of special ops warriors—from the classic Spartan warriors to the modern-day versions: Navy SEALs and Army Rangers and other elite forces. Mark is a former Navy SEAL and just a good, SOLID guy.
I don’t know how else to articulate it. Strong. Virtuous. Committed. Grounded. Smart. Powerful. Integrated. A warrior-philosopher.
And his book, Unbeatable Mind , is all of those things.
If you’d like to, as the sub-title promises and the book delivers, “forge resiliency and mental toughness to succeed at an elite level,” then this book is for you. Get it here.
Some of my favorite big ideas from this book include:
1. The First Premise - First, win in your mind.
2. Self-Confidence - Character + skill.
3. Starve Fear, Feed Courage - And bomb the negativity.
4. Concentration - How’s yours?
5. Breath - Awareness + control are key.
6. Emotional Resilience - Is a must.
7. One Thing + 3 P’s - What are yours?
8. Uncommon Resolve - Is required for an uncommon life.
I’ve summarized those Big Ideas in a video review that you can watch here.
I’ve also added Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine to my collection of Philosopher’s Notes--distilling the Big Ideas into 6-page PDF and 20-minute MP3s on 600+ of the BEST self-development books ever. You can get access to all of those plus a TON more over at heroic.us.
“The 'big idea' of this book is that you are capable of so much more than you think you are, but you have been kept in the dark about this potential your entire life. I call this potential your 20X Factor, in that you are capable of at least twenty times what your current paradigm allows you to believe. It is not as though your family or our culture purposely kept you in the dark about this important fact. No, they were ignorant about it as well and can’t be held to blame. We cannot ignore this unbelievable truth any longer. Not only do you deserve to tap into your full potential for your own success and happiness, but our collective minds are needed to sync up like a global crowdsourced network of solution finders to pull us out of the mess we have created. This book isn’t about those messes, though—there are plenty of authors writing about the perils we face on our abused planet. No, this book is about how you can begin to tap into that vast potential lying dormant inside of you—so that you can achieve your fullest expression of yourself, help those around you, and send positive ripples throughout the world.”
~ Mark Divine from Unbeatable Mind
I think Mark Divine is a real-life superhero.
Seriously.
I’ve always admired the grit and character of special ops warriors—from the classic Spartan warriors to the modern-day versions: Navy SEALs and Army Rangers and other elite forces. Mark is a former Navy SEAL and just a good, SOLID guy.
I don’t know how else to articulate it. Strong. Virtuous. Committed. Grounded. Smart. Powerful. Integrated. A warrior-philosopher.
And his book, Unbeatable Mind , is all of those things.
If you’d like to, as the sub-title promises and the book delivers, “forge resiliency and mental toughness to succeed at an elite level,” then this book is for you. Get it here.
Some of my favorite big ideas from this book include:
1. The First Premise - First, win in your mind.
2. Self-Confidence - Character + skill.
3. Starve Fear, Feed Courage - And bomb the negativity.
4. Concentration - How’s yours?
5. Breath - Awareness + control are key.
6. Emotional Resilience - Is a must.
7. One Thing + 3 P’s - What are yours?
8. Uncommon Resolve - Is required for an uncommon life.
I’ve summarized those Big Ideas in a video review that you can watch here.
I’ve also added Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine to my collection of Philosopher’s Notes--distilling the Big Ideas into 6-page PDF and 20-minute MP3s on 600+ of the BEST self-development books ever. You can get access to all of those plus a TON more over at heroic.us.
August 1, 2019
The major drawback of this book which is heavily criticized in other reviews amounts to a total lack of professional editing. One doesn't expect a warrior to be particularly elegant in expressing his thoughts, but one does expect a published book to present a coherent text without an abundance of typos.
This lack of editing, I think, is what prevents many people from benefiting from these ideas, which are not - and the author never pretends they are - his original ones. He has integrated ideas from yoga, martial arts, some modern self-help and popular non-fiction books and - of course - the SEALs - into a sort of practical philosophy, and invites us to either share his version or create our own.
Oh, yes, it's mostly to share his version, which some people see as hardcore marketing of his other products, and they have a point here; but nowhere does Divine claim that you can never achieve the same results without his training.
Now, as to what's useful in this book, for me personally: simple schemes to achieve complex things, like stop fearing a dreaded event, or accomplish in a certain period much more than one thought one was capable of. Are those methods a great secret? Nope. Do we apply them daily to make our lives and the lives of others better? Uhm, not always, maybe? :) So, for me, it's been a valuable instrument of improvement.
This lack of editing, I think, is what prevents many people from benefiting from these ideas, which are not - and the author never pretends they are - his original ones. He has integrated ideas from yoga, martial arts, some modern self-help and popular non-fiction books and - of course - the SEALs - into a sort of practical philosophy, and invites us to either share his version or create our own.
Oh, yes, it's mostly to share his version, which some people see as hardcore marketing of his other products, and they have a point here; but nowhere does Divine claim that you can never achieve the same results without his training.
Now, as to what's useful in this book, for me personally: simple schemes to achieve complex things, like stop fearing a dreaded event, or accomplish in a certain period much more than one thought one was capable of. Are those methods a great secret? Nope. Do we apply them daily to make our lives and the lives of others better? Uhm, not always, maybe? :) So, for me, it's been a valuable instrument of improvement.
June 10, 2016
When I finished reading this I dropped it in my trashcan before realizing what I was doing. Thankfully, there wasn't anything sticky or wet in there when I picked it back out.
This book was the worst organized book I have ever read or attempted to read. The page 140, where he doesn't quite fully explain SMARTP-FITS as an acronym, was the most telling example of his terrible writing.
The aspect that really sunk the whole experience for me was when he would include new age nonsense ideas into how his book can lead to success in your entire life. I love reading spiritual texts, and I am a fan of some fairly out-there theories. However, picking up a book that purports to be about mental resilience and discipline and finding New Age Self-Help under a veneer of military language was very disappointing.
Maybe my intuition was right, after reading this 200 page sales pitch mixed with New Age rubbish and some military language, I should probably throw it in the trash.
This book was the worst organized book I have ever read or attempted to read. The page 140, where he doesn't quite fully explain SMARTP-FITS as an acronym, was the most telling example of his terrible writing.
The aspect that really sunk the whole experience for me was when he would include new age nonsense ideas into how his book can lead to success in your entire life. I love reading spiritual texts, and I am a fan of some fairly out-there theories. However, picking up a book that purports to be about mental resilience and discipline and finding New Age Self-Help under a veneer of military language was very disappointing.
Maybe my intuition was right, after reading this 200 page sales pitch mixed with New Age rubbish and some military language, I should probably throw it in the trash.
December 18, 2022
The writing is tolerable but there was something about the author’s tone of voice that just didn’t sit well with me.
There were some okay ideas but the alpha arrogance and the “110% always or you’re a failure” attitude is alienating to a wider audience.
I don’t truly believe this book was written to help people master their mind. It was written as a piece of self promotion.
It was more, look at me and what I’ve done, rather than here are my experiences and what I can teach you from them. Trust me, there is a difference.
There were some okay ideas but the alpha arrogance and the “110% always or you’re a failure” attitude is alienating to a wider audience.
I don’t truly believe this book was written to help people master their mind. It was written as a piece of self promotion.
It was more, look at me and what I’ve done, rather than here are my experiences and what I can teach you from them. Trust me, there is a difference.
October 12, 2015
Maybe it's just me, but I couldn't help but see this book as anything other than a hook to try to get naive and unsuspecting readers to just buy more of the author's books, attend his seminars, etc. When reading stuff like this, I sometimes visualize what the author must be thinking as we sheep purchase the books, hoping it will turn us into navy SEAL warriors (or something on par with) just by forking over loads of money. The vision is just tantalizingly out of reach--just train your mind just a little harder (by buying more books and attending more seminars) and you, too, will be capable of amazing things.
With that being said, part of me always wonders if some percentage of the things in the book really do work. So I gave it my all.
The first part of the book seemed promising, but it quickly devolved into what seemed to be just a mixture of some Christianity with mostly eastern mysticism. At that point, I started skimming, so maybe I didn't get all that I could out of it. There were some noteworthy passages, but overall I couldn't find many ways to apply the material to my life. I think there is better self-help material out there.
With that being said, part of me always wonders if some percentage of the things in the book really do work. So I gave it my all.
The first part of the book seemed promising, but it quickly devolved into what seemed to be just a mixture of some Christianity with mostly eastern mysticism. At that point, I started skimming, so maybe I didn't get all that I could out of it. There were some noteworthy passages, but overall I couldn't find many ways to apply the material to my life. I think there is better self-help material out there.
February 22, 2013
I have followed Mark Divine's SEALFit.com Programing in the past and find his work to be exciting and informative. In this book he crystallizes many complex topics in a way that may seem superficial to someone unfamiliar with the concepts but with a purity that evokes the concise language of Epictetus or Musashi.
February 9, 2016
This guy is rocking! Ex-navy seals and now Navy Seals instructor/trainer! When you begin reading the book, you think: "Ok that macho guy will only mention superfit recommendations and have that macho(stupid) attitude." NOT AT ALL. The guy is wise enough folks (meditation, karate, yoga, spiritual advices, mental toughness = supercool advices for anyone who wants to be resilient)
May 10, 2013
There are some good ideas in this book, but nothing new. Its a little short on practical info. I suspect this is just to wet your appetite for the authors online course
August 26, 2017
Hay muchos libros que te prometen la clave para convertirte de la noche a la mañana en un líder, un conquistador o un tipo seguro de sí mismo. Normalmente, ninguno de ellos cumple lo que promete. En el caso de este libro de Mark Divine, creo que sí lo hace, porque lo que promete es darte las herramientas y hacerte pensar para crear una mente imbatible que te permita triunfar en el objetivo que te propongas. Lo compré por impulso, tras leer las primeras páginas, y estoy muy satisfecho de esa decisión. Algunos aspectos son muy new age, pero el corazón del libro y del método que propone Divine está en el lugar correcto. He incorporado algunas enseñanzas a mi vida diaria y funcionan; tu caso puede ser diferente, pero te animo a que le des una oportunidad.
April 26, 2021
This book is somewhat different than other books in its category which would be enough to merit a listen if it wasn't for the fact that it was highly self-promotional. I don't like books with trademark sounding buzzwords that are constantly repeated and I hate authors that quote themselves
May 21, 2019
Taking mental toughness to highest level with former SEAL members.
March 12, 2025
Meh. There was some decent wisdom in this book but nothing profound, IMO.
January 14, 2019
As a self-help junkie thoroughly in mid-life, I was in need of something to get my life back to exploring the limits of my capabilities. This book contains a potential X-factor to do just that. For a young person, 16 or above, it may contain much information that the reader would not already be familiar with. Regardless of age, it is only too easy to read a book of great advice and not do anything with it, or do very little. So I must confess, seeing that I was probably heading down that path, I signed up for the “Unbeatable Mind Foundation Course” and it is one of the best investments I have ever made. I would say that most of the course material is in the book, but the course makes become more alive and vivid as an educational experience. I started with the book and that is what I would recommend. What information does it contain? There are five mountains of personal development that are to be trained, integrated and practiced: physical, mental, emotional, awareness/intuition and kokor(integration of the heart and mind. The Big 4 of Mental Toughness: Breathing, Positivity(WIRE-witness, interdict/interrup,rest, engage)- a technique to handle negative or dysfunctional thinking.. Goal Setting and Visiualization. Explicitly write out the one thing you are on this planet for, ask yourself what you are passionate about, what you your principles are and what your stand is, that is how you live your life expressing this principles The reader as an example of the Navy Seal ethos to use, if hr or she choose, to think about and transpose in to a form that will serve them n their own life. In the 10 months I have been practicing UM my life has significantly improved. I have lost 15 lbs and I am in the best physical shape in a long time, I am more positive and more aware of negative pitfalls in my thinking, I am more organized, my relationships are better and I am more productive. And I am just beginning to get going. How exciting and fun! Read it!
April 13, 2018
Excellent book for starting good mental attitudes
Pulled a lot of good things out of the first read, and marked up a lot for future study. I am pleased that I found that the author's teaching complements my study of Christian views and Aikido philosophy.
Pulled a lot of good things out of the first read, and marked up a lot for future study. I am pleased that I found that the author's teaching complements my study of Christian views and Aikido philosophy.
June 14, 2017
I had a hard time getting through this. Put it down, pick it up...over and over. The reader in me wanted to finish because I paid for it and I kept waiting for that magic "ah ha!" moment where I would discover all of this disipline I am desperately seeking. This is more about 'disipline of your mind'. No matter, I thought. I will keep going and maybe I will learn something.
I did find a few gems in there that I personally found helpful. About 1/2 way into the book Mark talks about:
Trustworthiness. Of course we all know what this means but to actually implement into your life daily is the message I took. I do want my leadership skills to evolve, if people know that I'm going to do what I say and follow through 100%, I can earn that.
Perserverance, 100% every day. Another reminder. And a great section of the book, IMO.
Uncommon resolve. And one quote I found particularly amusing, but true nonetheless......"Embrace The Suck". Suck it up, smile through the pain, internalize negative feelings, project a calm appearance. Smile, it's free and will change your mood. Ok, I'll try that.
Overall, even though I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I cracked the binding, I ended up learning and re-learning a few things. I'm still in search for that book that will teach me practical steps for DISIPLINE
February 7, 2022
The mental fortitude, emotional resiliency, and physical prowess of our Navy SEALs are incredible traits to aspire to! Mark Divine, retired Navy SEAL, lays out his path toward becoming an individual with an unbeatable mind. Every element that I listed above plays a role.
If I'd read this book in my adolescence, I would've been SO much ahead of the game. Throughout my life I've had to piece it all together from books and life experiences here and there. Mark Divine has gathered it all and presented it in a way that is not only easy to understand but flows nicely.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone who is looking to build themselves up in every way. Read it, live it, share it!
If I'd read this book in my adolescence, I would've been SO much ahead of the game. Throughout my life I've had to piece it all together from books and life experiences here and there. Mark Divine has gathered it all and presented it in a way that is not only easy to understand but flows nicely.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone who is looking to build themselves up in every way. Read it, live it, share it!
May 7, 2017
This book is just absolutely incredible! Mark develops his superior leadership skills as a Navy Seal to shape him into a warrior through developing mental toughness, resiliency, and focused concentration to create the states of consciousness that he desires. Through meditation, visualization, martial arts, self-talk, and by developing a warrior spirit, Mark creates the conditions for his life and teaches you how to develop the same mental fortitude. I would highly recommend this book to those who want to control their destiny!
July 6, 2019
There is so much relevant and helpful information in this book.
While it may appeal to athletes seeking more mental focus, it also has the power to assist in the reflection of good living.
I recommend this to all adults seeking life enrichment. As a mother of young children, I see the opportunity to apply mental fortitude to parenting and elf improvement.
While it may appeal to athletes seeking more mental focus, it also has the power to assist in the reflection of good living.
I recommend this to all adults seeking life enrichment. As a mother of young children, I see the opportunity to apply mental fortitude to parenting and elf improvement.
January 22, 2016
A lot of helpful insights muddled in with a bunch of eastern mysticism.
August 5, 2017
So good. I liked the idea of the observer more than anything. That special place of witness that's not your conscious or your feelings, it the thing inside all of us that can recognize what we are thinking. That point of view that can say "oooh, I am feeling negative, I should probably do something about that". or "I am having an aggressive line of thoughts, let's do a course correction". So cool. That totally exists and we can utilize in such a good way.
1. Live an examined life, and embrace sacred silence.
2. Know your ONE thing, your purpose, passion, and principles.
3. Connect all your small actions to these.
4. Develop mental and emotional control: Master the Big Four of Mental Toughness and Emotional Resiliency
5. Challenge yourself to find your 20X, and improve daily.
6. Turn to others in service, and develop a winning team.
7. Align to win in all three spheres of I, We, and It.
8. Select SMART-FITS targets.
9. Employ KISS “good enough” planning.
10. Take massive action, and then fail forward fast.
11. Never, ever quit.
Box breathing is performed as follows:
Exhale completely
Inhale deep into your lungs for 5 seconds
Hold the breath in for 5 seconds
Exhale for 5 seconds
Hold breath for 5 second
Repeat
1. Live an examined life, and embrace sacred silence.
2. Know your ONE thing, your purpose, passion, and principles.
3. Connect all your small actions to these.
4. Develop mental and emotional control: Master the Big Four of Mental Toughness and Emotional Resiliency
5. Challenge yourself to find your 20X, and improve daily.
6. Turn to others in service, and develop a winning team.
7. Align to win in all three spheres of I, We, and It.
8. Select SMART-FITS targets.
9. Employ KISS “good enough” planning.
10. Take massive action, and then fail forward fast.
11. Never, ever quit.
Box breathing is performed as follows:
Exhale completely
Inhale deep into your lungs for 5 seconds
Hold the breath in for 5 seconds
Exhale for 5 seconds
Hold breath for 5 second
Repeat
August 18, 2017
This is a cool book!
Divine has seen and done a lot of things, and it's really helpful to piggy-back on his experiences to find practices one can look to implement in their own life. There's heaps of practical exercises that you can try out straight away, and Divine discusses the thoughts and feelings he was having through them so you have an idea of what to expect.
It's obviously working to get the reader into the 'Divine Ecosystem' of training materials and schools, but there's plenty in the book in isolation to achieve great things for a motivated reader.
I really enjoyed the stories peppered through the book of experiences Divine has been through that are contextualised into the content of the chapter, as well as more external stories that a more relevant to those who aren't up at 3am running live-fire drills or whatever these dudes get up to.
Definitely worth a read and investigation of which concepts could be applied to ones' life; Unbeatable Mind is an inspiring and practical road map to achievement and surpassing your goals.
Divine has seen and done a lot of things, and it's really helpful to piggy-back on his experiences to find practices one can look to implement in their own life. There's heaps of practical exercises that you can try out straight away, and Divine discusses the thoughts and feelings he was having through them so you have an idea of what to expect.
It's obviously working to get the reader into the 'Divine Ecosystem' of training materials and schools, but there's plenty in the book in isolation to achieve great things for a motivated reader.
I really enjoyed the stories peppered through the book of experiences Divine has been through that are contextualised into the content of the chapter, as well as more external stories that a more relevant to those who aren't up at 3am running live-fire drills or whatever these dudes get up to.
Definitely worth a read and investigation of which concepts could be applied to ones' life; Unbeatable Mind is an inspiring and practical road map to achievement and surpassing your goals.
August 3, 2020
This started off as an interesting read with insights into understanding one's mind and how it works. Clearly the author has absorbed aspects of various practices and seeks to impart many of these to the reader in a clear and structured way. Many of these you will have undoubtedly have heard before, nevertheless Devine's instruction is pared with examples and stories to further illustrate his points.
I was turned off by a few of his examples as I felt they were fueled by his own personal beliefs and bias undermining the value these examples/stories may have provided. My other challenge while reading were due to numerous grammatical errors. Was this work proofed by an editor? Finally, references to his accompanying courses/training classes to go deeper were a bit of a turn off. Almost like an advertisement to spend more to get more...
It's a decent book if you're starting to explore mindset and building a personal plan to reach your goals. Otherwise, no true new information here.
I was turned off by a few of his examples as I felt they were fueled by his own personal beliefs and bias undermining the value these examples/stories may have provided. My other challenge while reading were due to numerous grammatical errors. Was this work proofed by an editor? Finally, references to his accompanying courses/training classes to go deeper were a bit of a turn off. Almost like an advertisement to spend more to get more...
It's a decent book if you're starting to explore mindset and building a personal plan to reach your goals. Otherwise, no true new information here.
January 14, 2022
Can’t believe I read this book — the title alone is off-putting, at least before I read the book and I’m totally disinterested in becoming a Navy Seal. Still I was attracted to the book because I knew it contained a simplified version of the OODA loop from a warrior’s perspective, having just finished a book about COL John Boyd The originator of the theory I wanted to see how it was applied by warriors in combat beyond the cockpit. The book did not disappoint although I intend to read more about the OODA Loop. My 20 years as a yoga practitioner myself helped me to understand and appreciate the book and the author’s theories of mental development. I found it enjoyable.
The OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is a four-step approach to decision-making that focuses on filtering available information, putting it in context and quickly making the most appropriate decision while also understanding that changes can be made as more data becomes available.
The OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is a four-step approach to decision-making that focuses on filtering available information, putting it in context and quickly making the most appropriate decision while also understanding that changes can be made as more data becomes available.
November 15, 2023
I really loved many of the concepts in Unbeatable Mind. Because of the technical jargon and quite a few acronyms that require memorizing, it's easy to get bogged down upon first reading. But then most things worthwhile require more intense study and time committment. It covers a wide range of self-improvement topics--including breathing techniques, goal setting and achievement, overcoming obstacles etc. I think a chief part of the book that for me will require careful contemplation and analysis is the portion that talks about your "One Thing"--which is what is the one thing or purpose you are supposed to accomplish in your life, and what does it mean for you right now? That requires some meditation to narrow that down. Great book if self-mastery is your goal and a stepping stone as the author, Mark Divine, runs a self-improvement school basically.
April 16, 2019
This book works on two levels... Firstly, it falls in the category of Ex-FBI/Ex-CIA/Ex-Soldier (in this case, Navy SEAL) Management Help books (like self help, but for career climbers). In this category it is a three star book.
But.
Mental discipline and hygiene books are very hard to find. Most of them tend to be in fields like Buddhism or Meditation.
In this category, the book is excellent. Learning how to channel, control and even utilize emotions is a very important skill to have - for SEALS, employees, employers, old people and young people. Very few guides exist that actually help people train their brain - and this book stands as a beacon for that.
It's about toughness... developing it- as much as using it. Excellent!
But.
Mental discipline and hygiene books are very hard to find. Most of them tend to be in fields like Buddhism or Meditation.
In this category, the book is excellent. Learning how to channel, control and even utilize emotions is a very important skill to have - for SEALS, employees, employers, old people and young people. Very few guides exist that actually help people train their brain - and this book stands as a beacon for that.
It's about toughness... developing it- as much as using it. Excellent!
March 15, 2024
While this book is authored by a former Navy Seal and entrepreneurial ventures and an adjunct professor at San Diego. It ties aspects of Eastern philosophies of training the mind, body and spirit thorugh the use of proper breath and meditation. He discusses both positive and negitatives and how they affect each aspect of growth. Each chapter gives examples either in life, business or past experiences to support his chapeter claims. At the end of each chapter he challanges the reader to take part in an exercise to further develop ones skills in mind control. This book would a great for junior level High School through ones career. Everyone can improve and grow there mind and become better.
June 14, 2017
I picked this up because I was curious to learn more about the Navy SEAL way of life. However I don't feel I learned a whole lot from it. The book often felt like an advert for the author's paid training program. What is explained about the SEALS is very basic and honestly confusing. Beyond that there are recurrent subjects from Eastern philosophy which I am already familiar with and thus didn't satisfy my desire for new information either. It's not all bad though, the author is right that when the going gets though, you got to keep on going and you'll see you are capable of much more than you believe in. But that wasn't exactly what I had in mind when learning to think and act like a SEAL.
April 1, 2019
“How To” Ramp Your Life to the Next Level
Mark Divine has written a how to self help book to inspire the average person to become an uncommon man. Using the principles and methods he learned as a NAvy Seal Divine’s book explores ways to ramp up your thought process to the next level. This book is not as motivating as David Goggin’s “Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds”. Divine’s book, however, gives practical advice on how to become more Seal-like. Best to read both books side by side. Goggin’sto really ramp up your motivation and Divine’s to find a practical plan to use your newly motivated energy.
Mark Divine has written a how to self help book to inspire the average person to become an uncommon man. Using the principles and methods he learned as a NAvy Seal Divine’s book explores ways to ramp up your thought process to the next level. This book is not as motivating as David Goggin’s “Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds”. Divine’s book, however, gives practical advice on how to become more Seal-like. Best to read both books side by side. Goggin’sto really ramp up your motivation and Divine’s to find a practical plan to use your newly motivated energy.
October 29, 2021
What I found most useful in this book is the well-summarized explanations of how the mind, system 1 and 2 work. It is, however, a bit romantic and not practical for implementation. A lot of fluff, a lot of repetitive stuff, and general truths but it has some nudgets here and there like the questions to ask before setting a goal. I have found that are necessary components in my life as well and the system provides a structure. The core message is simple: brace yourself and take action, and don't give up.
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