A Navy SEAL Commander On How To Optimize Performance | Rich Roll Podcast

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Rich Diviney is a former Navy SEAL Commander who served up 13 overseas deployments over 21 years as an active member and officer of the armed forces’ most elite, secretive group. Today we explore the attributes that drive optimal performance and his new book, 'The Attributes'.
A must-watch for anyone looking for deeper self-understanding, this is an incredibly powerful primer on how your attributes determine life outcomes-and how you can train said disposition to create more optimal performance in all areas of your life.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:01 - What It's Really Like to be a Navy Seal
00:15:07 - Assessments & Attributes
00:28:28 - Peak Performance
00:34:33 - Micro vs. Macro Recovery
00:44:22 - Top 25 Attributes for Success
01:00:01 - Narcissism as a Positive Attribute
01:03:43 - Developing Positive Attributes
01:19:36 - Building Trust Synonymous with Effective Leadership
01:38:29 - Cunning vs. Functional Fixedness
01:43:32 - Other Important Attributes to be a Seal
01:44:20 - Importance of Humor
01:52:17 - Starting 2021 Off Right
01:55:15 - The Closed Mind
02:00:18 - Patience, Competitiveness & Fear of Rejection
02:10:42 - Navy Seal Experiences
02:19:26 - Closing Remarks
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[@MarcusFred-wn3iv]

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[@BrunoLuke]

I think it's not always about fear, Sometimes realistic factors discourage people from reaching their goals in life. For instance, I've tried investing in the stock market several times but always got discouraged by fluctuations of stock value

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@@BrunoLuke quickly do a web check where you can connect with her, and do your research with her full name mentioned

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@@MarcusFred-wn3iv Thank you, Going through her profile on her webpage out of curiosity, and surprisingly she seems proficient. I appreciate this.

[@stalliec]

What a gift to hear my father, Ed Stalling (Iwo Jima landing), mentioned at 1:41:50! Out of the blue and old friend sends me this and says "my jaw dropped when I heard your father mentioned". Thanks Rich and Rich. Rich Diviney, I've sent this to my siblings and Ed's grandchildren so they can hear your comments about our father, grandfather. If you want, I have detailed audio interviews (now digital) I did with dad about Iwo Jima and his experience, I'be be happy to email them to you. Thanks for making my day so special, brought tears to my eyes, a real gift. Thank YOU for your service and this good work you are doing on leadership. Ed Stalling, Jr

[@TheAttributes]

Ed was a remarkable man

[@TheAttributes]

Thanks for having me on Rich!

[@Coholbell15]

😅🤣

[@stalliec]

Rich, see my comment above about my father, Ed Stalling

[@TheAttributes]

If you hadn't had a chance to check out our website head over here where you can download the first chapter or take our free assessment tool: theattributes.com/

[@TheBlim004]

question: was your dad a private pilot or a lawyer (for 50 yrs).

[@gaberoyalll]

Awesome show thank u so much !

[@supermarvelous4417]

After Andrew Huberman this one sits at number 2 for me. Remarkable insights from Mr.Diviney

[@andreatimar1272]

Yes- Andrew Huberman and Rich Diviney!

[@holisticgrower]

Spent 2.5 hours yesterday listening to RRP while cooking. I learnt so much. Thank you.

[@diaspo]

I know Americans love to glorify their military, but as an ex-infantry soldier, there really is very little from military training that can serve as a positive template in civilian life. As the guest mentions, a large percentage of ex-military are broken human beings after their service - both mentally and physically - and the training is a big part of that. Turning people into goal obsessed robots is entirely oppositional to living a happy and sustainable life. The further I overcome from the brainwashing I endured in the military, the happier I have become.

[@DP-sh3nk]

thanks for your service! I love RR but I was thinking "another Navy Seal"? It seems to be the topic de jour but I was wondering the "flip side" Not being in the service I assume theres good and bad and I appreciate your thoughts

[@aoutsky]

Wow! Thank you for your honest insight. Sad but true.

[@brittney6396]

Was discussing this with boyfriend recently. He wants our son to go into the military because of the free health care and paying for college and teaching him discipline. I’m torn because I’ve always thought going into the military was a good thing but my ex served for a long time and when I met him he was 33, never been married, no kids, had tried to commit suicide, was depressed, an alcoholic, as well as dealing with the physical problems. Wouldn’t say he’s a happy guy. Though it’s been three years since we spoke and I hope he’s found happiness. But honestly this loser Didn’t even have a job the whole time we were together because he got plenty of va money to never work again. I was in love with him (me being sooo young and stupid) but he seemed to not be able to know how to love because his heart was hardened. I feel like the military ruined his life. Hands down the most traumatic and dysfunctional relationship I’ve been in too because of his baggage and his inability to feel things “normally”. Idk it’s hard to explain how he acted around me. Emotionless is the first word that I would use. He also had to deal with knowing he killed 5 (probably innocent) people for maybe no good purpose or the greater good. Lots of people think the war with Iraq should have never happened and if that’s true people like him wasted his life for nothing and ruined his life for nothing. My son is only a baby and who knows if him going into the military will ever come up but I don’t know if I could whole heartedly support him.

[@andream9977]

I work with Mission22 a non profit helping working with vets whose main goal is to help prevent suicides in this community. I agree, reintegrating into civilian life can be really challenging.

[@brittney6396]

@@andream9977 god bless you! There is a reason why suicide rate in vets is astronomical 💔

[@eileentichenor1011]

Thx u As I reflect upon my dad who was second wave moving artillery on the shores of Normandy who said he was not a hero but the fallen men were had an incredible sense of humor who never spoke of these times until much later in life has been a personal hero of mine Honoring my own personal Veterans Day today He was 92 at his passing Sept ‘14 Thomas Larkin Tichenor

[@thejoycatcher8189]

I have a sisters nephew who I babysat all through his childhood and he’s more like my cousin was a Navy Seal. Jacob Morrell from Vacaville CA! So I know they’re very normal people! Hahaha He’s a great man and the Seals really helped shape him into a better man today! Thank you for having the best guests on here! Especially during this time we need to learn these skills! Every person should work on this. It fascinates me and I’m slow but working on them and it works! Imagine that?! LOL It takes constant effort and forgiveness. Because I fall still! But that’s what life is all about. I see it as a test. I’m so glad I subscribed! Always learning from this channel! 👍🏻💪🏼👏🏻❤️👌🏻

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

That Kappa jacket is everything!

[@bensch8604]

Thanks Rich & Rich

[@Beare.]

So enlightening 🙏🌞thank you

[@kk3000ify]

Thank you Rich. Great video to start the year.

[@TheAttributes]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@jungway]

Thank you for this perspective! Great listen!

[@TheAttributes]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@gofeelgreat]

Hey Rich, thank you for sharing your wisdom and that of your guests. This mastermind of you, your guest and the audience is so powerful. You should really have saddghuru on your show! More power to you

[@jenm4721]

Dr Neal is right, you are helping a lot of people. Thank you so much for all your wonderful content!!

[@supermarvelous4417]

Jocko Willink talked about some guys who had over 10 tours in Iraq or Avgan and here is the first one i stumbled upon. I expect Mr.Diviney soon to be on Jocko Podcast

[@TheAttributes]

😏

[@no_excuses]

There's a lot of useful info to unpack from Rich's podcast, I think its good to apply this info into some form of self reflective thinking as we all can benefit from the Socrates maxim 'know thyself'.

[@jckah]

This is so awesome! I learned a lot of stuff! No one, even Jocko, had made me finish a podcast at one sitting. I'm definitely getting the book of Mr.Diviney! I've subscribed to you as well!

[@TheAttributes]

Appreciate that Jessica!

[@andreyfrantov1]

This is an amazing talk! Thanks to both of you!

[@Argonit]

What a great conversation. I liked the part about HRV breathing and taking micro-relaxation moments. Rich Diviney explained it in such a clear way so it made me stop the video and write few sentences down to my notebook - to improve my own training - thank you.

[@margaridabagao]

Where? Which minute?

[@jillurron2989]

Thanks Rich and Rich - great conversation 👌

[@annieveganized9939]

🤯 mind blown! Such an interesting dude. What a great podcast!

[@jorgeromera3861]

Hi, Rich. It would terrific an interview with Pau Capell, the current Ultratrail of Montblanc winner. Last year, and due to the pandemic, he ran solo trying to break the 20 hour race record. Although he didn't succeed, it was epic.

[@roswood1815]

Thank you Rich Roll - you continue to transform my life

[@darwinmolina8531]

What an amazing podcast. Thank you

[@eugenaionesca]

Such a big fan! Alani needs your book! Well done Rich D!

[@JayKrikorian]

Excellent

[@eugenaionesca]

Aww, just talked to Oms! I was going to ask him to have you sign it for Alex!!! You are so awesome Rich!

[@fpvlegion]

Great talk... Long live the princess... Inspiring, this was a pleasure to watch, very insightful! Above all Rich has a simple objective speech, between the lines we all know this talk has surfaced things to be addressed... I am in a place of leading a team, and a graphic designer, Art Director so they say... and the "designverse" brings challenges that seem like dragons all the time... I love the people, who they are, why they do it... all other things are the consequences of time and self autonomy... To my close team TANKiU!!!

[@MrCamdube]

Beauty way to start off 2021! Thank you.

[@tacitus1401]

this is so well said man

[@lisascott5670]

Love this interview! Rich Diviney is one interesting SEAL!! I was wondering why so many people I know expressed their anxiety being piqued in 2020. It was by far one of my best years...Attributes! Fascinating! I think that the Whoop is challenged in its ability to keep up with the likes of Rich Roll. Sounds like it's lagging :)

[@Kansasrunner]

Loved this one. Hearing you mention Jocko was cool too. Huge fan of Jocko. World's collide on here!

[@tywinkalandyk]

This was a very powerful interview. Thank uou

[@yhmark3121]

I bought the book before finishing watching the podcast!

[@TheAttributes]

I hope you enjoy it when it comes out :)

[@rfcalm]

@@TheAttributes it would be odd if you didn't

[@haydnmarques2892]

Yes. Optmize the killing machine!!

[@DrewForrestBeattie1]

Hey Rich loving all the interviews especially Chris burkard and Goggins, are you thinking about getting Dr joe dispenza on the show?? Happy 2021:)

[@chch2106]

I used to be a David Goggins fan but when my baby was born I realized that his philosophy is not compatible with being a father that can make the baby feel secure. You got to be empathetic and hug the baby a lot.

[@DrewForrestBeattie1]

@@chch2106 I don’t think you understood anything what david goggin said then, he doesn’t say be tough to your baby and dont show emotion he’s talking about ways to help fight life’s hurdles nothing to do with being hard on a 3 year old

[@omantoodle2437]

Bravo

[@raulmejia2066]

thank u..

[@davidnowicki4024]

Interesting on belief and the role of trust.

[@NS-wo6ze]

smart man

[@StrongbyLee]

Listening to the audiobook. Great listen so far. But yeah, I'm with Rich Roll here. SEALs are usually not average people to begin with. The average dude is not going to sign up to put his life on the line and take others.

[@vangpaolee1869]

I think you should have a mbti practitioner on sometime. Personality hacker maybe?

[@mauricioherrador7791]

How about interviewing Bear Grills for kicking off 2022???

[@mihaelam8339]

How to choose the best employee. I mean, is that really what life is about?

[@gaberoyalll]

1:55:13. ❤ Definition. Open-mindedness is the willingness to search actively for evidence against one's favored beliefs, plans, or goals, and to weigh such evidence fairly when it is available. Being open-minded does not imply that one is indecisive, wishy-washy, or incapable of thinking for one's self.

[@phantomopera5525]

So, DEVGRU

[@Tacit_Tern]

Has Rich ever had Jocko on the podcast?

[@chch2106]

I am friends with people who are on the right and in the left, and I don't discriminate or make a moral judgement on someone based on political orientation. My political position is that legally bribing politicians with party donations and cushy retirement jobs needs to stop, and it is something both sides can agree on. I think its fair that Rich Roll just wants to talk to people in his tribe though, since its his podcast.

[@calamitouscheese8031]

Optimize Performance sounds so dystopian

[@slalialley3786]

Why no explanation of HRV breathing technique? Rich tried to tease it out, but no dice. 👎 Couldn't make it through this one.

[@boston1977boston]

Rich Roll = Raleigh St. Clair

[@DJSTOEK]

💘

[@lovepeace8918]

In my opinion, Endurance mental toughness and drive are not all that is being teased out in the process of elimination during seal training and hell week, from all that I have gathered it is also testing the body physically and weeding out the weaker, unhealthy and persons not in top physical fitness. If you have poor health to begin with, your body will not allow you to finish, this extreme tests are only possible to pass for candidates with fairly perfect health, and that is beyond the control of people who are not perfectly genetically well.

[@KidKallum]

Anyone else notice this guy sounds like Sam Harris?

[@Infoseek777]

Wait......seals are humans?!?! ;)

[@Soul_Younes]

So both of y'all are rich but who's richer? I'll see myself out.

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_]

1:00:40 "because we're all patriots" Not really in 2020

[@HomeAtLast501]

I'm so tired of people passionlessly discussing the physiology behind passion. It's spiritual death.

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Stupid commercials

[@ArthasMal]

What is Rich wearing on his wrist? Watch like...

[@Thomas-nn2ih]

I enjoy this podcast usually, but this conversation had a dark undertone to it, that was not succesfully adressed. Lets be frank, optimizing your performance and molding your personality in order to succesfully kill targets (humans) and to survive in extreme and violent situations, is not the type of leadership that should be implemented in labor relations that are already defined by hierarchy between the employer and employees and unrealistical excpectations on the efficiency of the workforce.

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[@bellezavudd]

Havent gotten to the video yet but from the thumbnail it shows he's optimized his hair-do similar to Trumps. Edit -- 1st thats just humor nothing else. 2nd got to the vid , its worth the watch ! 🤓

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Hair!? What a comment!

[@bellezavudd]

@@almasalazar8318 I know I know it's ridiculous. It was just a joke concerning the thumbnail . These interviews are so good I figured it would just get lost among all the other comments. My surprise then that there isnt yet more comments. I could delete it. But at this point with all the response it benefits the algorithm for the video so I figured to just leave it up. ☺

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