Mar 26 2025 90 mins
Taylor Kavanaugh’s story is unlike anything you’ve ever heard. From his early dreams of becoming a Navy SEAL, to jail time, failed military attempts, addiction, and hitting rock bottom in a jungle in Hawaii—his journey is raw, real, and filled with brutal lessons.
In this episode, we dive into:
- What it REALLY takes to make it through SEAL and Foreign Legion training
- His spiral into addiction—even while running multimillion-dollar businesses
- The moment he nearly took his own life, and the decision that saved him
- How discipline, self-awareness, and clarity became his roadmap back
- The truth about fear, regret, and why excellence is a daily decision
If you're struggling with purpose, direction, or the feeling that life is slipping away, this one will hit hard. Taylor pulls zero punches and leaves nothing off the table.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Taylor!
02:39 College Struggles and Legal Issues
03:47 Pursuing the Military Dream
05:18 Navy SEAL Training Journey
12:53 Surviving Hell Week
19:47 Advanced SEAL Training and Specializations
24:21 Diving and Combat Training
28:34 Graduation and Final Training
30:46 Business and Military Parallels
31:48 Emotional Intelligence and Situational Awareness
33:06 The Power of Listening and Speaking Less
33:55 Joining SEAL Team Seven
34:50 Near-Death Experience in Mexico
37:10 Lessons from a Close Call
38:24 Deployment to Yemen
41:01 Facing Legal Troubles
51:14 Struggles with Addiction and Career Transition
53:52 Hitting Rock Bottom in Hawaii
01:00:37 Joining the French Foreign Legion
01:02:43 Comparing Training: Navy SEALs vs. French Foreign Legion
01:03:58 Life in the French Foreign Legion
01:09:28 Overcoming Personal Challenges
01:10:27 Building a Blueprint for Success
01:14:01 Facing and Understanding Fear
01:24:48 Life After the Foreign Legion
01:31:02 Final Thoughts
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