"If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."Įmbrace the Suck was a great short read. "Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one." So unless you're fine with significant overlap, you're likely better off with another book. Nevertheless, if you've had your fair share of these types of self-help books and stories about Navy Seals, you won't encounter new things here. It is both inspirational in the stories that it describes but also offers incredibly specific advice on how to implement the principles in your life. If you're looking to improve yourself but you're having a hard time getting the ball going, I think this book is helpful. I didn't find his tone condescending which sometimes might be demotivating for some that are in a tough spot in life, but also rigid enough that encourages you to keep yourself accountable. Somehow it seemed relatable and understanding, even though that in many respects we are so completely different. The author's personality was also a bonus for me. I already knew all of them, but I still found it enjoyable and illustrates the "universality" of the principles. For example, he briefly describes the story of Louis Zamperini, David Goggins, or Ernest Shackleton, as incredible examples of embracing the suck and becoming out on top despite the mindblowing suffering they endured. He draws from other people and stories often. ![]() We had to apply the concepts that made him a successful navy seal, but in a completely new context. ![]() It is centered around exercise, as it should be as a foundation, but it does branch out into every aspect of life, and his experience with entrepreneurship and public speaking enriched this aspect. I also liked how broad his approach is to improvement. Seeing it in an applied context is always helpful. I particularly enjoyed when his systems were describing in specific situations, either from him or teammates and friends. Some studies are even mentioned which I was glad to see, although it is a minority and the book isn't science-focused. The approach is well done and in-line with scientific evidence about development and habit building. None of it necessarily revolutionary, but nevertheless something that most people completely lack, and it is presented here in a well succinct format. These include visualizing your goals, dividing tasks into more manageable portions, slowly build habits overtime, being accountable, etc. However, the book is also full of practical advice and the systems he has developed in order to improve yourself. Brent tells many stories of his time as a Navy Seal with extraordinary cases of resilience that are incredibly inspiring and certainly urge you to embrace the suck. What stands the most for me is how it blends motivation and actional advice so well. I enjoyed it a lot more than expected, and I liked the author's approach. I'm a little skeptical of these types of books, but seeing a preface by Goggins made me put some trust into it. Through candid storytelling, behavioral science research, and plenty of self-deprecating humor, Gleeson shows you how to use pain as a pathway, reassess your values, remove temptation, build discipline, suffer with purpose, fail successfully, transform your mind, and achieve more of the goals you set Finally, resilient people focus their energy on the things within their Control, rather than fixating on factors they can't impact.Įmbrace the Suck provides an actionable roadmap that empowers you to expand your comfort zone to live a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life. ![]() Next, they have a strong emotional Commitment to their goals and are not easily distracted or deterred. He reveals how resilient people view difficulties as a Challenge, where obstacles and failures are opportunities for growth. In this powerful, no-nonsense guide, Navy SEAL combat veteran turned leadership expert Brent Gleeson teaches you how to transform every area of your life-the Navy SEAL way.Ĭan anyone develop this level of resilience? Gleeson breaks it down to a Challenge-Commitment-Control mindset. Get into the Navy SEAL mindset with this raw, brutally honest, in-your-face self-help guide that will teach you how to thrive on adversity.ĭuring the brutal crucible of Navy SEAL training, instructors often tell students to "embrace the suck." This phrase conveys the one lesson that is vital for any SEAL hopeful to lean into the suffering and get comfortable being very uncomfortable.
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