What actually keeps you going… when your body is done, your mind is done, and quitting would be easier?

In this episode, I sit down with former Navy SEAL Cory Zillig — who spent 20 years in the SEAL teams, including serving as an assault team leader on the mission that killed Osama bin Laden.

But this conversation isn’t about war.

It’s about what happens after the mission ends…When there’s no clear path.No structure.No one telling you what to do next.

We break down:

* Why devotion matters more than discipline

* The difference between a mindset and a warrior spirit

* How to keep going when life stops being linear

* What failure, doubt, and identity loss really teach you

* And why belief in yourself isn’t optional… it’s everything

This is for anyone who feels stuck, lost, or unsure of their next move.

Because the real battle?It’s not out there.

It’s inside your head.

And you either train for it…or it trains you.

If you’re ready to stop waiting and start becoming — this one will hit.

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Most people don’t fail under pressure because they’re weak…they fail because they don’t know how to think.

Today’s guest, Trevor Fortner, is a former Navy EOD operator who spent years operating in high-stakes environments where one wrong decision could cost lives.

What he learned isn’t about toughness.It’s about control.

In this episode, we break down the exact frameworks elite operators use to:• Stay calm when everything around them is chaos• Make better decisions under pressure• Control panic before it takes over• Avoid mistakes you can’t recover from

This isn’t theory.This is real-world mindset training that applies to your life, your business, and the moments that matter most.

Because pressure isn’t going anywhere…but how you respond to it can change everything.

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What if the thing that builds your resilience… is curiosity?

In this episode, I sit down with Wells Jones — former U.S. Navy Antarctic Pararescue team member, adventurer, and storyteller — whose life has taken him from free-falling over the South Pole to trekking 1,100 miles across the Middle East.

We dive into:

* Why curiosity takes courage

* How identity isn’t fixed — it evolves

* The power of storytelling to bridge divides

* What resilience really looks like beyond survival

* How to quiet your mind and stay grounded in chaos

Wells shares powerful lessons from extreme environments, real human connection, and a lifetime of saying yes to the unknown.

This one will shift how you see fear, growth, and what you’re capable of.

Listen in and ask yourself:Where am I playing small… when I could be exploring more?

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Wells:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wstadjones/Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.orgBe the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)