Lieutenant Colonel David Grossman on being Sheepdog Strong

Lieutenant Colonel David Grossman on being Sheepdog Strong

Author: Mark Divine February 7, 2018 Duration: 52:23

David Grossman is well known for teaching at West Point, as a trainer and for various law enforcement and Criminal Justice organizations, and as an extremely important author and thinker regarding the psychology of killing. He talks with Commander Divine about current violence in society and the importance of what soldiers and police do.

Learn how:

  • It is essential that we understand the difference between “stress” and “disorder.”
  • The idea of the Sheepdog comes from Lieutenant Colonel Grossman, and it still describes what he believes to be the true calling of the American citizen
  • The prime disorder in the modern world is sleep deprivation caused by technology and stress

Make sure to listen and hear how through technology we are teaching violence to our children and how to handle it.

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Drawing from a unique background as a Retired Navy SEAL Commander and the founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine brings a distinct perspective to conversations that matter. The Mark Divine Show is not confined to a single topic; instead, it explores the interconnected nature of human potential. You’ll hear discussions that range from practical self-defense techniques and elite fitness to deeper philosophical inquiries and emotional resilience. Each episode, whether featuring a guest or a solo commentary from Mark, ties back to a foundational principle: the integrated development of the whole self. This approach, which Mark calls the 5 mountain path, focuses on cultivating mental toughness, physical capability, emotional control, intuitive wisdom, and the indomitable spirit of Kokoro, or heart. The aim is to provide actionable insights that translate far beyond the gym or the meditation cushion, impacting leadership, business, and everyday life. Tuning into this podcast feels like accessing a toolkit for modern challenges, forged in discipline yet applicable to anyone seeking genuine self-improvement. It’s where the lessons of extreme experience meet the realities of daily living, offering a path to becoming more focused, resilient, and ultimately, unbeatable in your own pursuits.
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