Athlete Builder Ep. 47 - Mike Getka - Former Navy SEAL - Getka SEAL Mindset

In this conversation, Jim Beebe interviews Navy SEAL Mike Getka. They discuss Mike's background in the Navy, his experience in the SEAL program, and his current work as a mindset coach. Mike shares his journey from the CBs to the SEAL teams and talks about the importance of mental and physical preparation. They also touch on the topics of nature versus nurture, the power of decisions, and overcoming fear and unknowns. Overall, the conversation highlights the mindset and resilience required to become a Navy SEAL. In this part of the conversation, Mike Getka discusses his experience in the first phase of BUD/S training, including Hell Week and the physical challenges he faced. He emphasizes the importance of staying mentally strong and not falling back in any task. Mike also talks about the impact of meditation on his mindset and how it helped him cope with the intense training. He shares his approach to training athletes for BUD/S and the importance of taking them out of their comfort zone to build teamwork and mental fortitude. The conversation also touches on the cold water training in BUD/S and the different backgrounds of candidates who make it through the program. Our supplements of choice: Jocko Fuel: https://jockofuel.com/products/jocko-go-energy-drink?variant=46916594598183 Our podcast links. Athlete Builder on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Athlete-Builder Athlete Builder on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34QCcodvAqAgj7iwk3tdrj Athlete Builder on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athlete-builder/id1715521920 Athlete Builder on Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5583cce-62bc-4611-ab54-ff367f41632d/athlete-builder Our social media links. Athlete Builder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athlete_builder/ Athlete Builder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1athletebuilder Athlete Builder on X: https://x.com/AthleteBuilder Athlete Builder on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@athlete.builder Athlete Builder web page: https://athlete-builder.com Athlete Builder e-mail: [email protected] Our services/products. Buy the Athlete Builder book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9xiGOWQ Buy the Athlete Builder book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/athlete-builder-jim-beebe/1146362511?ean=9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder book in bulk at: https://bookpal.com/athlete-builder-the-blueprint-to-build-champion-athletes-9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder planner on Amazon: (COMING SOON!) Take the Athlete Builder course: https://athlete-builder.com/courses Schedule a time for a Game Plan Session for you to get started: https://link.closersoftware.com/widget/bookings/ab-gameplansession Book for speaking engagements: https://athlete-builder.com/speaking Buy Athlete Builder apparel and swag: https://athlete-builder.printify.me/products Register for the Athlete Builder newsletter: https://athlete-builder.com/newsletter Read the Athlete Builder blog: https://athlete-builder.com/blog Train at Unbreakable Athletics Academy in Plainfield, IN: https://unbreakableathleticsacademy.com Support our charities: the military, breast cancer, and disadvantaged youth: https://theufoundation.square.site