I Drove a $1B Submarine at 18—This Mindset Will Change Your Life Under Pressure

What does it take to perform under extreme pressure—when failure isn’t an option?In this powerful episode of the NEXCUE Mindset Podcast,a former Navy submariner shares how he went from an 18-year-old with no driver’s license to operating a $1 billion submarine deep beneath the ocean—where one mistake could cost lives.This conversation breaks down elite mental discipline, faith under pressure, and the mindset required to thrive in high stakes environments.💡You’ll discover:The “Pregnant Pause” strategy that prevents costly mistakesHow to stay mentally sharp during 18-hour high-pressure cyclesWhy “control what you can control” is the ultimate success principleThe role of faith, brotherhood, and resiliencein survival and successHow to detach emotionally and execute with precisionWhy your environment and relationships determine your elevationWhether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or professional navigating workplace chaos, this episode will equip you with battle-tested mindset tools to thrive when pressure hits.👉 Ready to level up your mindset and performance?Timestamps:00:00 – The Unexpected Path to the Navy (Cicadas ChangedEverything)01:36 – Driving a $1 Billion Submarine at 18 Years Old03:10 – Life Under Pressure: No Control, Only Focus04:37 – Faith Over Fear: Letting Go of Control05:07 – The “Pregnant Pause” Rule That Prevents Failure06:00 – Brotherhood Beyond Race: Unity in Extreme Environments08:02 – Why Mentors (OGs) Are Critical for Success09:03 – How to Judge Character: Family, Integrity &Discipline11:13 – Fear, Faith & Executing When Failure Isn’t an Option12:26 – Music, Isolation & Mental Survival Strategies14:53 – Trusting the Process When You Can’t See Anything17:01 – Mental Fatigue & Staying Sharp Under Pressure19:08 – 89 Days Underwater: Losing Track of Time21:03 – How Elite Teams Build Trust & Brotherhood24:45 – Handling Conflict: Move On Fast & Stay Focused26:04 – Don’t Take Things Personal (Critical Success Habit)28:54 – Sales, Rejection & Building a Winning Mindset Early30:11 – It’s On You: Owning Your Life30:33 – 3 Tools to Handle Pressure Instantly (Faith, Pause,Action)32:23 – Building Wealth & Cutting Off Distractions34:19 – Elevation Requires Separation: Hard Truths#NavyLife#SuccessMindset #NEXCUECall 513-817-4850 or visit nexcues.comto book Steven Garner for keynotes, coaching, and leadership transformation.