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On March 28, 1942, A daring Commando Raid changed the course of WO2. This we can learn from it: 👇
The obsolete destroyer HMS Campbeltown races towards the Nazi-held port of St. Nazaire at 20 knots, packed with 4.5 tons of high explosives. “Five minutes to impact.” 611 men knowing this could be their last mission.One shot to change the course of the Atlantic war. The target? Not a battleship. Not a fleet. Not even…
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Special Operations Forces: 100% grit and grind? Not true.We lived by a different code: 👇
“Humor et Labor.” In SOF, we pushed beyond limits.Performed when failure wasn’t an option. But here’s what most don’t know: We partied. Hard. Those “unofficial” gatherings? They weren’t just parties. They were necessary pressure valves. Where:– Tensions dissolved into laughter– Barriers broke down into brotherhood– Stress joked away and transformed into stories Our commander understood…
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They say “Good things come to those who wait.”They’re wrong. 👇
Good things come to those who act. This isn’t your life’s dress rehearsal.There is no “preview” mode.No practice round.No warm-up act. Right now – this moment – is the youngest you’ll ever be. THIS IS IT. Tomorrow won’t bring more energy.Next year won’t bring more time.“Someday” isn’t a date in your calendar. – That health…
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I gained 15 kilos in 3 years. From Six-pack to Beer belly.The surprising thing? 👇
I never realized it. I thought it was normal. That’s how far I drifted from who I was.Special Operations Forces to… comfortable civilian. 2005: Left the service, moved to Spain.The dream, right?Sun, beach, and “working a bit” in our business. Reality?– Grinding 24/7 and Stress– Endless BBQs and Rivers of wine– Zero physical training The…
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Half dead, feet bleeding. Last meters. March on. Family and friends cheering. I am a Commando now…
My life split in two:Before: Drifting without directionAfter: Purpose laser-burned into my DNA Before: Had friendsAfter: Found my Tribe An instant upgrade. One day off.Next day on. But here’s what they don’t tell you that day: It’s not a career. It’s your identity. It’s for life. Yes, you get the brotherhood.Yes, you get the pride.Yes,…
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25 years ago, as a Commando candidate, I had it all wrong.I thought being elite meant running the fastest or lifting the heaviest.
Just like many think Success is just about the biggest bank account. Man….., was I wrong. Some of the real qualities that make exceptional operators?– Razor-sharp situational awareness– Flawless team integration– Fast adaptation Here’s what I learned later on in Special Operation Forces: Elite performers aren’t satisfied with mastering just one thing. They’re constantly asking:…