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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 59 MIN

Navy SEAL: The SECRET to Staying Calm When Everything Feels Out of Control! Rich Diviney

from Hack Your Happiness · host Small Bits of Happiness

Prepare to unlock the key to staying calm under pressure, never spiraling in uncertainty, and building real confidence - even when life feels overwhelming.If you constantly overthink the future…If you feel stuck, anxious, or frozen when life gets uncertain…If you struggle with confidence, fear of failure, or stepping outside your comfort zone…If you feel overwhelmed by big goals and don’t know where to start…This conversation will completely change the way you think about fear, resilience, leadership, and what it actually means to be mentally strong.Joining Mercedes and Anastasia today is Rich Diviney. Rich is a former Navy SEAL commander, bestselling author, and founder of The Attributes, a company designed to help individuals and teams perform at their highest level under pressure.Rich spent more than 20 years as a Navy SEAL, operating in some of the highest-stakes environments imaginable. But what makes his perspective so powerful is this: he says the people who perform best under pressure are not necessarily the most talented or fearless.They’ve simply trained themselves to think differently.In this episode, Rich explains the neuroscience behind stress, fear, uncertainty, confidence, and performance - and shares practical tools you can use to stay grounded and focused when life gets hard. He also brings us into Navy SEAL training, explaining the difference between physical vs mental strength, and how Navy SEALs train their mindsets for extreme missions. Rich shares one of the most powerful concepts Navy SEALs use called “moving horizons” - a simple strategy that helps you stop spiraling and regain control when everything feels overwhelming.Prepare to learn: - How Navy SEALs train their mindsets (a peek into Navy SEAL training!)- The Navy SEAL strategy that helps you stop spiraling under pressure- How to stop procrastinating and finally take the first step toward your goals- Why doing hard things literally changes your brain- How to handle uncertainty without letting it control your life- The hidden habits that build trust + the behaviours that quietly destroy itThis is not a conversation about becoming fearless.It’s about becoming the kind of person who can keep moving forward even when life feels uncertain.Explore our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop The 'I Swear It's Easy' Cookbook⁠Visit Rich's websiteShop Rich's booksFollow Rich on InstagramReady to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with former Navy SEAL commander, Rorke Denver. We know you'll love it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen + watch now!⁠(00:00) Why This Episode Matters For You(02:24) Becoming A Navy SEAL(03:33) Inside Navy SEAL Training (how Rich got through!)(05:48) Top Tips For Perseverance(09:06) Rich's High Pressure Moment + Hacks To Staying Calm Under Pressure(19:30) Why Do Some People Handle Pressure Better Than Others?(22:11) Strength vs Mindset Training(26:19) Who Comes to Mind?(26:48) Do This ONE Thing to Become A Better You(30:10) What Role Does Uncertainty Play in Decision-Making?(31:42) The Truth About Procrastination(35:25) Keeping Morale & Hope Through Tough Moments(37:04) Navy SEAL Practices That Rich Still Follows(39:12) Tying Identity to Achievement(42:18) All About The Attributes(44:10) EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!(45:16) Leadership Is A Behaviour, Not A Position(47:24) The Lesson That Changed How Rich Views People(49:03) Rich's Personal Purpose(50:17) Behaviours That Eat Away At People's Trust(52:12) Common Misconceptions About Navy SEALs!(53:28) Hacks For Resilience(54:39) Rapid Fire!(57:39) Find Rich Here(58:27) Motivation, Discipline, and Staying Calm Under Pressure

Prepare to unlock the key to staying calm under pressure, never spiraling in uncertainty, and building real confidence - even when life feels overwhelming.If you constantly overthink the future…If you feel stuck, anxious, or frozen when life gets uncertain…If you struggle with confidence, fear of failure, or stepping outside your comfort zone…If you feel overwhelmed by big goals and don’t know where to start…This conversation will completely change the way you think about fear, resilience, leadership, and what it actually means to be mentally strong.Joining Mercedes and Anastasia today is Rich Diviney. Rich is a former Navy SEAL commander, bestselling author, and founder of The Attributes, a company designed to help individuals and teams perform at their highest level under pressure.Rich spent more than 20 years as a Navy SEAL, operating in some of the highest-stakes environments imaginable. But what makes his perspective so powerful is this: he says the people who perform best under pressure are not necessarily the most talented or fearless.They’ve simply trained themselves to think differently.In this episode, Rich explains the neuroscience behind stress, fear, uncertainty, confidence, and performance - and shares practical tools you can use to stay grounded and focused when life gets hard. He also brings us into Navy SEAL training, explaining the difference between physical vs mental strength, and how Navy SEALs train their mindsets for extreme missions. Rich shares one of the most powerful concepts Navy SEALs use called “moving horizons” - a simple strategy that helps you stop spiraling and regain control when everything feels overwhelming.Prepare to learn: - How Navy SEALs train their mindsets (a peek into Navy SEAL training!)- The Navy SEAL strategy that helps you stop spiraling under pressure- How to stop procrastinating and finally take the first step toward your goals- Why doing hard things literally changes your brain- How to handle uncertainty without letting it control your life- The hidden habits that build trust + the behaviours that quietly destroy itThis is not a conversation about becoming fearless.It’s about becoming the kind of person who can keep moving forward even when life feels uncertain.Explore our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop The 'I Swear It's Easy' Cookbook⁠Visit Rich's websiteShop Rich's booksFollow Rich on InstagramReady to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with former Navy SEAL commander, Rorke Denver. We know you'll love it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen + watch now!⁠(00:00) Why This Episode Matters For You(02:24) Becoming A Navy SEAL(03:33) Inside Navy SEAL Training (how Rich got through!)(05:48) Top Tips For Perseverance(09:06) Rich's High Pressure Moment + Hacks To Staying Calm Under Pressure(19:30) Why Do Some People Handle Pressure Better Than Others?(22:11) Strength vs Mindset Training(26:19) Who Comes to Mind?(26:48) Do This ONE Thing to Become A Better You(30:10) What Role Does Uncertainty Play in Decision-Making?(31:42) The Truth About Procrastination(35:25) Keeping Morale & Hope Through Tough Moments(37:04) Navy SEAL Practices That Rich Still Follows(39:12) Tying Identity to Achievement(42:18) All About The Attributes(44:10) EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!(45:16) Leadership Is A Behaviour, Not A Position(47:24) The Lesson That Changed How Rich Views People(49:03) Rich's Personal Purpose(50:17) Behaviours That Eat Away At People's Trust(52:12) Common Misconceptions About Navy SEALs!(53:28) Hacks For Resilience(54:39) Rapid Fire!(57:39) Find Rich Here(58:27) Motivation, Discipline, and Staying Calm Under Pressure

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