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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've dated a lot of men like this (spec ops, CIA, pro athletes....what can I say, I have a type).

Honestly it's really not accurate to say people like this just work harder, have the right mindset, are disciplined, etc.

Sure, they often do. But there are SO many other factors at play. Often whether or not you make it has more to do with your actual physical anatomy - different hip structures are better for sprinting vs lifting heavy weights. It also has a LOT to do with how well your body can take the physical abuse before it breaks down. Often athletes are those who have the right physical structure for their sport and whose bodies can take a beating before breaking down.

People also don't understand that for a lot of those guys, it's just fun. It's not hard work in the sense they are forcing themselves the way you or I would. The SEALs I've known have said quitting never even crossed their mind, it was just fun for them.

The amount of stress they put on themselves to be the best is insane. I've known guys who would constantly beat themselves up over any and every little mistake, and their mental health really suffers. And if you don't make it (because reality is, most people won't no matter how great their mindset is), there's the risk of serious depression.

Not to mention the attributes that make someone a good "Pro" tend to make them terrible at relationships.

Overall, the people I know who are successful tend to pursue things they find enjoyable and that they are naturally good at. Less about discipline, more about just using your natural abilities. [/quote]

Every SEAL interview I’ve seen is about ignoring injuries and concussions until they can’t hide them anymore. Here’s the full DJ Shipley interview. He validates a lot of what you said. He was also a physically and mentally broken human at the end.

[youtube]https://youtu.be/dWJ_WwWSabw?si=adOMzyeWRJkJikvn[/youtube][/quote]

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