In this conversation with Cory Zillig, a former Navy SEAL and the author of Ten Attitudes: A Primer for Developing a Warrior Spirit, we move past stories and into something deeper: what it actually takes to live these traits out when there’s no structure forcing you to.
We explore the idea of a “warrior spirit” as something chosen and lived out, and we dig into what it looks like in real day-to-day life. Cory is honest, gracious, and down-to-earth; I really enjoyed this conversation, and I think you will as well.
What We Cover
Why attitudes are different from mindsets and why the distinction matters
The role of belief and identity in shaping behavior
Why discipline alone isn’t enough without discernment
The tension between ferocity and love, and why both are necessary
How forgiveness (especially self-forgiveness) enables growth
What humility actually looks like in high-performance environments
Why do most people resist the very things that would serve them?
How to live these principles in environments that don’t reinforce them
The internal “enemies” that undermine growth: ego, fear, apathy, and doubt
Why alignment between belief, words, and actions is critical
Resources
Ten Attitudes: A Primer for Developing a Warrior Spirit — Cory Zillig (releasing in July)
Cory’s Substack, Bellum Aeternum
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