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Staring Down the Wolf
Part of 12/20

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Strive for excellence by committing to curiosity and innovation but keep it simple!
Navy SEALs aren’t just good – they’re excellent. They go above and beyond in challenging the status quo solving problems others haven’t even thought of and doing things previously deemed impossible. 
This commitment to excellence comes from an insatiable curiosity – something Richard Marcinko aka “Demo Dick ” knows all about. He was one of the most effective operators in the Vietnam War where he innovated new ways to fight the enemy. He later became the first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six (so named to dupe Soviet Intelligence; it was actually just Team Three).
He wanted his team to have maximum impact in the Navy. So he simplified their focus to be more specialized. This led to brilliant insights and successful outcomes – a tradition the SEALs continue to live by today.
The key message here is: Strive for excellence by committi