Speaker 1: One of the theories that I like is called GPS theory,
Speaker 1: and I see it a lot and Special Forces. So
Speaker 1: let me give you a little bit of insight on
Speaker 1: what GPS theory is and how it applies to Special
Speaker 1: Forces operators and how they think. So, the GPS theory,
Speaker 1: it's a way to articulate psychological frameworks. So it's a
Speaker 1: powerful metaphor for the GPS navigation system, right, But it
Speaker 1: describes human resilience and adaptability, something we see a lot
Speaker 1: with Special Forces. And here's the idea. Much like a
Speaker 1: GPS guided journey. It involves setting a destination with your
Speaker 1: goals or aspirations, and then plotting a route, plans and strategies,
Speaker 1: and inevitably encountering detours, roadblocks, errors. But rather than abandoning
Speaker 1: the abandoning the trip upon the wrong turn, the system
Speaker 1: always recalculates, incorporating new data to reroute towards the endpoint,
Speaker 1: and the key is the endpoint. This aligns a lot
Speaker 1: with different theories where setbacks are actually reframed as feedback.
Speaker 1: That's all it is, fostering growth without derailing core objectives.
Speaker 1: In the Special Forces, they embody this mindset that seemingly
Speaker 1: integrates the GPS theory. Trained in high stake environments where
Speaker 1: plans rarely survive first contact, operators prioritize mission accomplishment over
Speaker 1: rigid adherence to initial blueprints. Their thinking is characterized by adaptability,
Speaker 1: situational awareness, and relentless forward momentum, mirroring the GPS's real
Speaker 1: time rerouting. For instance, let me give you an example
Speaker 1: and operations, an operator might face unexpected enemy resistance or
Speaker 1: terrain changes. Instead of fixating on the wrong turn, they
Speaker 1: assess new variables like intelligence resources, team dynamics, and then
Speaker 1: they pivot. This is similar to the GPS absorbing traffic
Speaker 1: data or closures to suggest alternatives. The key integration lies
Speaker 1: in resilience under pressure, though, and special forces training such
Speaker 1: as buds for seals. It instills embrace what they call
Speaker 1: embrace the suck and during pain and failure as navigational
Speaker 1: data points. GPS theory reinforces this by normalizing deviations. A
Speaker 1: mist extraction isn't different defeat, but a prompt to recalibrate.
Speaker 1: Operators use mental models like the oohda loop if of course,
Speaker 1: with all you've heard, which parallel GPS algorithms. This fusion,
Speaker 1: though enhances psychological grit and persistence. Research shows as a
Speaker 1: success predictor operators exemplify this and asymmetric warfare or unpredictability
Speaker 1: rains GPS. Integrated thinking prevents cognitive rigidity. Operators are avoid
Speaker 1: sunk cost fallacies, discarding flawed plans without ego, much like
Speaker 1: a GPS ignoring prior routes. This mindset not only boosts
Speaker 1: survival rates, but cultivates postmission mental health, viewing traumas as
Speaker 1: reroutable paths towards recovery. Hopefully this gives you a little
Speaker 1: bit more of an insight into the special operator's brain.
Speaker 1: So anytime you have a challenge in your own life
Speaker 1: and something happens, and if it throws you off your goal,
Speaker 1: whatever it may be, if a education, occupational relationship, just
Speaker 1: remember you'll we route find another way to get to
Speaker 1: that goal.