Army Quote by Eric Greitens
“Young men often seek tests and trials, and to me, BUD/S training - basic underwater demolition/SEAL - seemed like the ultimate test.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement address, 2018
BUD/S training is presented as the ultimate personal challenge, testing one's limits and resilience.
In simple terms: BUD/S is the ultimate test of resilience.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rigorous challenges for growth.
Themes
challenge
resilience
military training
personal growth
determination
Mood
determined
inspired
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- military recruitment
- team building
- personal development programs
- adventure sports
- survival courses
Key Concepts
leadership
psychology
extreme training
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you to seek extreme challenges?
- How can you apply this mindset in everyday life?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme tests aren't suitable for everyone.
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
