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<v Speaker 1>One of the theories that I like is called GPS theory,

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<v Speaker 1>and I see it a lot and Special Forces. So

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<v Speaker 1>let me give you a little bit of insight on

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<v Speaker 1>what GPS theory is and how it applies to Special

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<v Speaker 1>Forces operators and how they think. So, the GPS theory,

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<v Speaker 1>it's a way to articulate psychological frameworks. So it's a

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<v Speaker 1>powerful metaphor for the GPS navigation system, right, But it

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<v Speaker 1>describes human resilience and adaptability, something we see a lot

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<v Speaker 1>with Special Forces. And here's the idea. Much like a

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<v Speaker 1>GPS guided journey. It involves setting a destination with your

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<v Speaker 1>goals or aspirations, and then plotting a route, plans and strategies,

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<v Speaker 1>and inevitably encountering detours, roadblocks, errors. But rather than abandoning

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<v Speaker 1>the abandoning the trip upon the wrong turn, the system

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<v Speaker 1>always recalculates, incorporating new data to reroute towards the endpoint,

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<v Speaker 1>and the key is the endpoint. This aligns a lot

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<v Speaker 1>with different theories where setbacks are actually reframed as feedback.

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<v Speaker 1>That's all it is, fostering growth without derailing core objectives.

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<v Speaker 1>In the Special Forces, they embody this mindset that seemingly

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<v Speaker 1>integrates the GPS theory. Trained in high stake environments where

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<v Speaker 1>plans rarely survive first contact, operators prioritize mission accomplishment over

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<v Speaker 1>rigid adherence to initial blueprints. Their thinking is characterized by adaptability,

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<v Speaker 1>situational awareness, and relentless forward momentum, mirroring the GPS's real

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<v Speaker 1>time rerouting. For instance, let me give you an example

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<v Speaker 1>and operations, an operator might face unexpected enemy resistance or

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<v Speaker 1>terrain changes. Instead of fixating on the wrong turn, they

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<v Speaker 1>assess new variables like intelligence resources, team dynamics, and then

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<v Speaker 1>they pivot. This is similar to the GPS absorbing traffic

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<v Speaker 1>data or closures to suggest alternatives. The key integration lies

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<v Speaker 1>in resilience under pressure, though, and special forces training such

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<v Speaker 1>as buds for seals. It instills embrace what they call

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<v Speaker 1>embrace the suck and during pain and failure as navigational

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<v Speaker 1>data points. GPS theory reinforces this by normalizing deviations. A

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<v Speaker 1>mist extraction isn't different defeat, but a prompt to recalibrate.

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<v Speaker 1>Operators use mental models like the oohda loop if of course,

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<v Speaker 1>with all you've heard, which parallel GPS algorithms. This fusion,

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<v Speaker 1>though enhances psychological grit and persistence. Research shows as a

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<v Speaker 1>success predictor operators exemplify this and asymmetric warfare or unpredictability

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<v Speaker 1>rains GPS. Integrated thinking prevents cognitive rigidity. Operators are avoid

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<v Speaker 1>sunk cost fallacies, discarding flawed plans without ego, much like

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<v Speaker 1>a GPS ignoring prior routes. This mindset not only boosts

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<v Speaker 1>survival rates, but cultivates postmission mental health, viewing traumas as

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<v Speaker 1>reroutable paths towards recovery. Hopefully this gives you a little

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<v Speaker 1>bit more of an insight into the special operator's brain.

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<v Speaker 1>So anytime you have a challenge in your own life

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<v Speaker 1>and something happens, and if it throws you off your goal,

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<v Speaker 1>whatever it may be, if a education, occupational relationship, just

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<v Speaker 1>remember you'll we route find another way to get to

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<v Speaker 1>that goal.