EP-206 | Stress Can Be Healthy - Lessons From A Green Beret

enNovember 05, 2019

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In the Special Forces Assessment & Selection - SFAS course, stress is ingrained into the training. As humans we gravitate to the path of least resistance because it's EASY and less stressful. The trick is to fight that urge and push through the pain and stress by focusing on the next Ridgeline. Zack Hughes is a former US Army Special Forces NCO (aka Green Beret) who served with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). _____ Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive. This podcast is being brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com and use the code Mentors4mil. Read our disclaimer below. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount. DISCLAIMER: The goods advertised and/or the opinions shared are no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This information is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Instead, we encourage you to discuss your options with a health care provider. Opinions expressed are based upon the speaker’s experience and conclusions, and neither Mentors for Military nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular treatment option or prevention option discussed in this podcast. The information contained herein is further provided for general information on matters of interest only. The application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved and the particular location. Given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, the information provided herein is provided with the understanding that Mentors for Military are not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice and services. As such, this information should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional tax, legal, or other competent advisors. Mentors for Military is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information in this site is provided “as is,” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the sue of this information, and without warranty or any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no events will Mentors for Military, or any of its partners, agents, or employees be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information provided or for any consequential, special or similar damages.

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