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“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!
#0402 – Never Quit: How an Underdog Navy SEAL Redefined Mental Toughness with David Brown
Deep Leadership
36 minutes
2 months ago
#0402 – Never Quit: How an Underdog Navy SEAL Redefined Mental Toughness with David Brown
Never Quit: How an Underdog Navy SEAL Redefined Mental Toughness
What does it take to push past pain, failure, and fear?
In this episode, former Navy SEAL David Brown shares his incredible journey from a 5'3", 110-pound kid from coal country to one of America’s elite warriors. Against all odds, David earned his Trident, served around the world, and went on to lead major federal investigations.
He opens up about the mindset that got him through SEAL training—twice—the lessons that shaped his resilience, and how to overcome life’s toughest battles. This is a raw, inspiring conversation about grit, mindset, and never giving up when the world says you can’t.
🎙️ In this episode:
The mental toughness behind Navy SEAL training
Why adversity doesn’t build character—it reveals it
How to stay focused when everything hurts
Lessons on perseverance, mindset, and leadership
📘 Learn more about David Brown and his book “And Goliath” at https://udtdave.com
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Deep Leadership
“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!