Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Andy Stumpf spent 18 months as a BUD/S instructor.

His class started with 180 students.

18 graduated.

Unlike most SEALs, he got to sit with the hundreds who quit and ask them why.

The answer was almost always the same.

Their view of time expanded until the gap between where they stood and the finish line became the only thing they could see.

To learn more, check out the latest episode of The Hard Way podcast. 🎧

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