05/20/2026
The exercise I took from the Navy SEALs to control nerves and still use public speaking.
Every time you gear up for a job in the Special Forces, the tension builds in your body.
This is good.
Feeling nervous is a normal reaction to fear and uncertainty. It puts you in a heightened state, making you feel alert and aware.
This zones your focus to take decisive action.
But only if you can learn to control the nervous feeling.
This takes training.
When your nerves overwhelm you, it kills your performance.
When you step on a stage, you will be judged. How you speak sets the tone for your brand. A room full of strangers will form an opinion on you and your business.
You can be the best at what you do, but if you cannot put that into practice, you will fall short of your potential.
Feeling nervous activates your sympathetic nervous system (SNS). This is why your heart races, your breath quickens, and you feel on edge. Itโs fight or flight.
To control this, I use something I picked up from the Navy SEALs.
Box Breathing
โณ Inhale for 4 seconds.
โณ Hold your breath for 4 seconds.
โณ Exhale for 4 seconds.
โณ Hold for another 4 seconds.
โณ Repeat the cycle x 4.
This activates your parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) to:
Reduce stress hormones.
Enhance emotional control.
Improve focus and boost recall.
Allowing you to concentrate on doing your job rather than on anxious thoughts.
Itโs a way to hack your bodyโs biology to allow you the mental space to perform at your best.
Simple, effective, and used by elite performers the world over.
This is a skill.
Most entrepreneurs learn business skills and leave their performance to chance.
Train both and youโll have an unfair advantage.
Because the business will never outperform you.
Do the reps.
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The Chaos Drill is a 90 second reset from Special Forces to put you back in control.
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