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Interestingly, SEAL training also provides time for freedom during breaks, presenting ample opportunities for distractions. Participants face choices that can lead them astray, particularly in a vibrant setting like Coronado, California. The allure of nightlife and indulgence draws some off course, while others navigate these temptations by relying on the discipline they've cultivated.
It is this discipline that not only weeds out unreliability but also empowers individuals to push through when motivation runs dry. Each participant in SEAL training learns that they cannot depend solely on their feelings; instead, they must act in alignment with their disciplined mindset—effectively transitioning from the role of the “general” who instructs what to do, to the “soldier” who executes.