Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Navy SEAL Chadd Wright’s journey didn’t start with smooth sailing, it began with failure, heartbreak, and a rare heart condition that threatened to end his dream before it began. In this powerful conversation, Chadd shares how setbacks, shame, and even open-heart surgery shaped the grit and resilience that carried him through BUD/S and beyond. His story is a raw reminder that no matter how many times you fall, the secret is simple: never stop.

FULL INTERVIEW: youtube.com/watch?v=_uftv5s3Uhw

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:42 - Chad Wright's Secret to Overcoming Failure
00:04:31 - Boot Camp to Disqualification
00:06:24 - Shame, Pain, and Small Town Judgment
00:07:45 - The Texas Roadhouse Moment
00:11:12 - Finding a Surgeon to Take the Risk
00:14:01 - Training With No Guarantees
00:14:55 - Why the Setback Was a Gift
00:15:43 - BUD/S Prep and Early Success

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