COURSE

Adopt The Navy Seal Mindset: Empowering You To Be Resilient When Stressed

Based on the principles and experiences of Navy SEALs, this 10-day audio course, authored by Sensei Paul David, delves into powerful life lessons that can transform your approach to challenges, discipline, and personal growth. Each day focuses on a unique aspect of the SEAL mindset, providing actionable insights and practices to help you build resilience, stay focused, and achieve your goals.

Anxiety Fear Stress Secular Mindfulness Open Awareness Stress & Anxiety Secular Mindfulness

Meet your Teacher

Sensei Paul David

Toronto, ON, Canada

Welcome! Sensei Paul is a mental health book author, and kids’ books author, private pilot, jiu-jitsu instructor, musician & former finance project manager. He prefers a science-based approach to focus on these & other areas in his life to stay hungry to evolve. His approach to facilitating guided mediations & courses stems from a combination of strategy and emotion, with striving to perceive more and evaluate less. All with the focus on transmitting a calming state of mind to his audience in a meaningful way. He hopes you will join him on this journey of engaging in interaction and self-discovery. As always - It's a great day to be alive!

10 Days

734 students

5.0 stars

9 min / day

Anxiety

English

Lesson 1

Day 1: Start Your Day By Finishing A Task

Welcome! Today, our focus is on the significance of initiating your day by completing a small task. The theory for this session suggests that starting your day with a manageable task, such as making your bed, can positively influence the rest of your day. It helps establish discipline, creates a sense of order, and provides a quick win right at the start, fostering an early sense of accomplishment.

Lesson 2

Day 2: Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast

Welcome Back! In our previous session, we explored how starting your day with a simple task like making your bed can instill a positive mindset and cultivate a sense of accomplishment. Today, our objective is to delve into the principle "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast." We will examine how adopting deliberate and careful actions can result in more efficient and effective outcomes. The theory for this session articulates that performing tasks methodically and with attention to detail can ultimately lead to quicker and smoother execution over time. This approach minimizes mistakes and enhances overall results, demonstrating how slowing down initially can speed up success in the long term.

Lesson 3

Day 3: Act; Don’t Wait For The Perfect Moment

Welcome Back! In our previous session, we discussed the benefits of approaching tasks deliberately and methodically, which, although initially slow, enhances efficiency and reduces errors over time. Today, we aim to grasp the importance of making decisions and taking action without waiting for perfect conditions or complete information. The theory for this session emphasizes that moving forward with the information at hand, despite its incompleteness, is crucial for progress and capitalizing on opportunities. Waiting for perfect circumstances typically results in missed opportunities and stagnation. This approach encourages proactive decision-making and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

Lesson 4

Day 4: Life Is Unfair

Welcome Back! In the last session, we learned the importance of making decisions and taking action without waiting for perfect conditions. Acting with the information you have allows you to seize opportunities and make progress. Today’s objective is to understand and accept that life is inherently unfair and to develop the resilience needed to persevere despite this reality. The theory for this section states that accepting the inherent unfairness of life and focusing on resilience and perseverance is crucial for overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Lesson 5

Day 5: Focus On What Is Right In Front Of You

Welcome Back! In our previous session, we discussed how embracing the inherent unfairness of life and strengthening our resilience and perseverance can empower us to tackle challenges effectively. Today, our goal is to understand the significance of concentrating on the immediate task before us. The theory for this session underscores that by dividing large, daunting tasks into smaller, more manageable segments, you can maintain focus, alleviate anxiety, and make consistent progress toward your objectives. This approach not only simplifies complex tasks but also enhances productivity and mental clarity.

Lesson 6

Day 6: Don’t Fight The Water

Welcome Back! In our previous session, we delved into the importance of concentrating on the immediate task at hand. Today, our focus is on the significance of remaining calm and adaptive when confronted with challenges, instead of resisting or fighting against them. The theory for this session suggests that embracing and adapting to the natural progression of events, rather than opposing them, facilitates more efficient problem-solving and diminishes stress. This adaptive approach allows for a smoother navigation through difficulties, leading to more successful outcomes.

Lesson 7

DAY 7: 1 Is 0, 2 Is 1

Lesson 8

Day 8: The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday

Lesson 9

Day 9: Patience

Lesson 10

Day 10: Discipline Equals Freedom

Welcome Back! In our previous session, we focused on the significance of patience. Today, we aim to explore how discipline can enhance freedom in various life areas and how a disciplined approach can offer more control and options. The theory for today's session explains that while discipline might initially appear constraining, it lays the foundation for achieving greater freedom. We effectively manage our time, energy, and resources by maintaining disciplined habits and routines. This management leads to greater autonomy and flexibility in the long term, enabling us to navigate life more freely and confidently.

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Recent Reviews

Lee

February 17, 2026

Great advice I will use it in my daily routine It does work I have been making lists for years Feels good just to cross off a task

Catherine

December 29, 2025

Appreciate the back to basics practical steps to improve actions and behaviors. My grandfather served in the military and I've been feeling lost since his passing. The explanations are helpful reminders in times of fast paced systems. Thank You.

Tety

September 25, 2025

Amazing! Thank you! This is the best advice for discipline and freedom.

Helene

September 9, 2025

Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed this Course, you’ve not only brought new perspectives , Insights,etc but resurfaces old disciplines and their importance. Your teachings are lovely to listen to, exposing a lesson, a reason, an education of something to better ourselves! I will eagerly look for your next Course and repeat this one! Thankyou, Thankyou! Helene ☺️❤️👏🏻👌

John

March 7, 2025

Even better the second time around. 🙏

Indira

February 13, 2025

This course was very helpful and filled with great small changes we can make that will create a better life.

Andy

February 4, 2025

Great series, highly recommend

James-Lee

January 21, 2025

Great information and techniques I will be back to listen again to reaffirm the course and my understanding of it.

Linda

January 2, 2025

This is a course that everyone should take and implement. It will change your perspective and improve your habits for better outcomes.

Joanne

November 5, 2024

Helpful hints and tips to enable some great habits to be established and built on!

Robin

October 5, 2024

I thought this course was incredibly helpful on so many levels. It was very different than many other inside timer offerings. So I really appreciated the insight that this gave. Thank you so much. Have a great week.

Maria

September 7, 2024

Thank you

Barbara

August 24, 2024

Excellent course! Much valuable wisdom in each session. Thanks for sharing this.🙏🏻🪷

Nada

August 23, 2024

Thank you Sensei another great course 👏👏👏🍀🌻🤗

Sudarshan

August 18, 2024

Wonderful lessons and very practical to apply in daily practice. Thank you sensei 🙏🏻

Susanna

August 15, 2024

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