Episode Details

Change doesn’t wait for you to feel ready. In Mind Over Masculinity, hosted by Sayan, retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and leadership author Marty Strong breaks down what it really takes to stay steady when life shifts fast.

This episode is for anyone trying to build consistency—especially when motivation fades and doubt gets loud. You’ll learn why goals aren’t enough, how to build an internal discipline system, and how to treat change as an opportunity instead of a threat.

About the Guest:

Marty Strong is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, combat veteran, middle-market CEO, investor, and board director. He’s also the author of multiple novels and leadership books, and he’s currently working on a book called Mindstorm.

Episode Chapter:

1. 00:05:13 — Change doesn’t ask permission: setting the tone for the episode
2. 00:06:43 — The internal battle men underestimate when change hits
3. 00:08:48 — What most people get wrong about discipline and motivation
4. 00:12:11 — The ball bearing metaphor: external push vs internal drive
5. 00:15:15 — Why people quit: SEAL selection and the “internal switch”
6. 00:19:41 — Doubt as “the voices in your head” and how it grows
7. 00:25:23 — The law of change: fear, opportunity, and the prepared mind

Key Takeaways:

1. Build “push energy”: decide who you want to be, not just what you want to get.
2. Create repeatable daily behaviors that hold even when motivation disappears.
3. Notice doubt early—if you let it linger, it builds a convincing case to quit.
4. Use doubt as feedback: elite performers turn it into refinement, not withdrawal.
5. Expect change as a law of life and prepare by staying flexible and learning skills.

How to Connect With the Guest:

Website: https://martystrong.com/

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