The Navy SEAL Art of War by Rob Roy Summary
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Navy SEAL Rob Roy transforms 25 years of elite combat experience into business brilliance. Learn the legendary "Commander's Intent" and "OODA Loop" decision frameworks that turn chaos into victory. Discover why Fortune 500 executives embrace military wisdom for outthinking competitors in high-stakes environments.
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When the Water Turns Black and Your Body Screams to Quit
A 300-pound telephone pole hovers above seven exhausted men. Arms tremble. Shoulders burn. Someone's grip falters, and the entire team pays the price. This is Log PT at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training-where privilege, pedigree, and college degrees mean absolutely nothing. The log doesn't care who your father is or what's on your resume. It only asks one question: Will you lift your share, or will you let your team down? This brutal exercise strips away pretense and reveals character. Some discover reserves of strength they never knew existed. Others mentally check out, convincing themselves they've reached their limit when they've barely scratched the surface. The quitters are the hardest to watch-not because they lack ability, but because they refuse to believe in themselves enough to keep lifting. Meanwhile, their teammates must carry the extra weight, the log remaining just as heavy as before. This is where warriors are forged-not in the moment of victory, but in the decision to keep going when everything inside screams to stop.
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