The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf
Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, world-record-holding wingsuit BASE jumper, martial artist, and author. We discuss the mental framework and moment-to-moment decision-making process that can allow anyone to build discipline and resilience and better navigate both everyday life and life's most challenging moments. Andy explains several simple-yet-powerful tools gleaned from his time in — and after — his SEAL career that can help you determine where to focus your actions and how to clear your mind of things you can't control or that hold you back mentally. Andy also shares and reflects on lessons learned from some of the deeply personal challenges he faced outside of combat and freefall. Finally, we explore the all-too-frequent tragedy of people — including high performers — taking their own lives, and consider what might be done to prevent more such losses.
Articles
- Stress disrupts hippocampal integration of overlapping events and memory inference in humans (Science Advances)
- The will to persevere induced by electrical stimulation of the human cingulate gyrus (Neuron)
- The tenacious brain: How the anterior mid-cingulate contributes to achieving goals (Cortex)
Books
- The Secret Pulse of Time: Making Sense of Life's Scarcest Commodity
- The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life
- The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
Other Resources
- Andy Stumpf Wingsuit Flight
- Admiral William H. McRaven's "Make Your Bed" Speech
- Ambio Life Sciences
- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS)
- Black Rifle Coffee Company
- Navy SEALs
Huberman Lab Episodes Mentioned
- What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
- Dr. Bernardo Huberman: How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life
People Mentioned
- Chadd Wright: retired Navy SEAL, endurance athlete
- Jacko Willink: retired Navy SEAL, author
- Chris Williamson: podcaster
- Rick Rubin: music producer
- DJ Shipley: retired Navy SEAL, GBRS Group
- Chad Wilkinson: Navy SEAL
- Eddie Penney: retired Navy SEAL, Contingent Group
- Kelly Starrett: mobility expert
About this Guest
Andy Stumpf
Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, world-record-holding wingsuit BASE jumper, martial artist and author.
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