The Way of the SEAL

Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed
by Mark Divine | Readers Digest © 2013 · 224 pages

A former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, Mark Divine integrates the ancient warrior traditions with grounded, practical virtue and 21st century get-it-done effectiveness in a way that I find incredibly inspiring. Big Ideas we cover include the power of front-sight focus, how to DIRECT your mind, going Yoda on your commitments and creating micro goals when things are tough.


The Trident marks you as someone special, a rare modern-day Spartan who trains harder, works smarter, and is courageous in the face of all challenges. To me, it also represents the Way of the SEAL, a mind-set and attitude that allows the wearer to be victorious on both the inner and outer fields of life’s battles. Let me teach you how you can earn your own Trident now.
Mark Divine

“The Way of the SEAL is a new look at leadership and personal excellence—one forged in the deserts, jungles, burned-out cities, and oceans of the murky special operations world. I’ve taken my twenty years of experience as a Navy SEAL officer, flavored it with twenty-five years of martial arts and fifteen years of yoga training, and pulled lessons learned from six successful multimillion-dollar business ventures for a unique, highly effective, and accessible combination that anyone can use to become an elite operator. …

I believe that though not everyone has the physical ability, opportunity, or even desire to become a Navy SEAL, anyone can develop the same mental toughness, leadership qualities, and winning attitude. If I could sell a bottled elixir that would give you the mind-set of a SEAL, I would. I haven’t figured that out yet, so this book is the first shot across the bow.”

~ Mark Divine from The Way of the SEAL

As I mentioned in our Note on Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine is a living superhero. I think he should have his own action figure.

A former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, Mark integrates the ancient warrior traditions with grounded, practical virtue and 21st century get-it-done effectiveness in a way that I find incredibly inspiring.

If you’re into that kinda thing, I think you’ll enjoy the book. (Get a copy here.)

As you’d expect, the book is packed with Big Ideas. I’m excited to share a few of my favorites so let’s jump straight in!

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Mark Divine

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur and best-selling author