EPISODE · Sep 21, 2021 · 51 MIN
Think Like a Navy SEAL with William Branum
from Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa
"The only easy day was yesterday." That's the motto of the Navy SEAL, an elite military unit in the US Navy known for its tough training program, which includes Hell Week. You can just imagine what kind of person survives and thrives in such an environment. Today’s guest is one such guy, Senior Chief William Branum. A retired US Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur. William served as a SEAL for 26 years and trained many other men in the military. He’s here to share how his background served him well as he transitioned to entrepreneurship. Listen to some real talk on how to do hard things, how to ask for help, and how to think like a Navy SEAL to get whatever you want in life. Prepare to get NAKED. Download 5 Seal Secrets: https://www.5sealsecrets.com/ “If you're making small micro-adjustments and things aren't really changing for you, make BOLD adjustments.” - William Branum Timestamps: 00:00 This is what makes Sharran proud to be an American 01:04 What are POTUS-approved missions 05:20 The skill that makes Navy SEALs good at what they do 11:10 How does a former military man transition to becoming a successful business owner 15:33 Do you believe that you can learn almost anything or find someone who can teach you anything you want to learn? 19:51 How William trained for the Navy and raised his hand to become a SEAL 23:50 The one thing that is CONSTANT during Hell Week (you just have to make it to the next meal) 29:21 There’s no guarantee of success; you just have to do the work 31:43 How to practice the “Get NAKED” mindset and see what it can do for you 34:40 You’re not going to do it until you’re ready to do it (discipline vs. accountability) 39:47 How William taught his team to be honest with themselves 42:46 Practice while it’s easy, so you’re ready when things become hard Resources: - Download 5 Seal Secrets - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with William Branum: - Website - Facebook - Instagram Connect with Sharran: - Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram
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"The only easy day was yesterday." That's the motto of the Navy SEAL, an elite military unit in the US Navy known for its tough training program, which includes Hell Week. You can just imagine what kind of person survives and thrives in such an environment. Today’s guest is one such guy, Senior Chief William Branum. A retired US Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur. William served as a SEAL for 26 years and trained many other men in the military. He’s here to share how his background served him well as he transitioned to entrepreneurship. Listen to some real talk on how to do hard things, how to ask for help, and how to think like a Navy SEAL to get whatever you want in life. Prepare to get NAKED. Download 5 Seal Secrets: https://www.5sealsecrets.com/ “If you're making small micro-adjustments and things aren't really changing for you, make BOLD adjustments.” - William Branum Timestamps: 00:00 This is what makes Sharran proud to be an American 01:04 What are POTUS-approved missions 05:20 The skill that makes Navy SEALs good at what they do 11:10 How does a former military man transition to becoming a successful business owner 15:33 Do you believe that you can learn almost anything or find someone who can teach you anything you want to learn? 19:51 How William trained for the Navy and raised his hand to become a SEAL 23:50 The one thing that is CONSTANT during Hell Week (you just have to make it to the next meal) 29:21 There’s no guarantee of success; you just have to do the work 31:43 How to practice the “Get NAKED” mindset and see what it can do for you 34:40 You’re not going to do it until you’re ready to do it (discipline vs. accountability) 39:47 How William taught his team to be honest with themselves 42:46 Practice while it’s easy, so you’re ready when things become hard Resources: - Download 5 Seal Secrets - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with William Branum: - Website - Facebook - Instagram Connect with Sharran: - Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram
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