Good morning, people of the world. Actually, if it's people of the world, it could be afternoon. I have no idea where you are. Good, whatever part of your day, it may be, wherever you are. I recently wrote a book. I know people are probably tired of hearing me talk about it. For everybody who has supported the book, help me spread the word, purchase the book where it's the audio book or the physical copy. Thank you. I do not have the words to express how appreciative that I am.

They made all the bestseller lists, which was not something that I was expecting. But what I will say

is this, and this is even more important. I've gotten an overwhelming amount of feedback from

people in the real world

who have told me that they found the book at a time in their life where they needed it. And that's

actually all I care about. Today's episode, actually one more thing before I get into that. If you have

received the book, do me a favor. Amazon reviews and Good Reads reviews are super helpful. If you have the time, head over there and leave a review, whatever you may think of the book. Remember, if it's a one or two star, it's called Extreme Ownership by Jocko in Laif. If you really like the book, it's called Drownproof by Andy Sumpf. Just keep that in mind. Other than that, today's episode is just chapter one of the audiobook.

For those of you out there, maybe wondering whether or not you should pick this up.

This gives you some insight into what the book is all about and who I am as a person. And one of the most formative moments in my life was a change in mentality that changed the trajectory of my life and likely saved my career inside of the SEAL community

because I had done something pretty dumb leading up to this.

Chapter 1 of the audiobook of Drownproof.

If you like what you hear, do me a favor.

Pick up a copy, audio or physical copy.

And then the most important thing I could ask beyond that is help me spread the word.

That's all I have. Let's get into it. Chapter 1. Sink or swim. When I look back on my life,

it seems as if most of it has been a blur. But there are a few days and experiences that were more

memorable than others. And I remember the day and the

moment that I thought I was going to lose it all as if it were yesterday. The only real dream

and goal I had ever committed to, my driving force from an early age, was in serious jeopardy.

Years of literal hard work and suffering hinged on the words and decision of the man I was

standing in front of, and it was all my fault. I had made the choices, I had taken the actions,

and now my fate and future career were in the hands of someone else. Take my word for it. It's not a

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