Ep. 79 Rich Diviney: The Attributes The Purpose Made podcast

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What separates those who conquer challenges from those who stumble? Do you have what it takes to succeed in any situation? According to retired Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney, true optimal performance goes beyond just skill. It's all about THE ATTRIBUTES.

In the latest episode of the Purpose Made Podcast, I sit down with Rich Diviney to uncover "The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance." With over 21 years of service and 13 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Rich shares profound insights into human performance, revealing the hidden attributes that fuel success.

Discover the power of cunning, adaptability, courage, even narcissism--that determine how resilient or perseverant we are, and the crucial difference between peak and optimal performance. Learn about dynamic leadership, the surprising role of humour, and actionable strategies to thrive under stress and uncertainty.

Rich's insights help you understand the attributes that drive elite performance, both in the military and everyday life. This episode is packed with takeaways on developing your performance and leading high-performing teams.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:09 Meet Rich Diviney

01:24 Rich's Journey and Career

02:49 The Reality of Navy SEALS

05:19 Mental Toughness and Attributes in SEAL Training

07:55 Optimal vs. Peak Performance

14:42 Leadership in High-Performing Teams

18:11 The Role of Humour in High-Performing Teams

23:21 Mindset and Motivations Behind the Book

23:36 Defining Skills vs. Attributes

24:40 The Nature of Attributes

27:37 Developing Attributes

29:33 The Role of Environment in Attribute Development

31:06 Enhancing Attributes in Practice

33:24 Mindset and Neuroplasticity

37:32 Understanding and Leveraging Personal Attributes

41:32 Building High-Performing Teams

42:56 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Chatting with Rich was an absolute pleasure. Delving into his military background, we uncover more than tales of physical endurance. This is a conversation that explores the core of our disposition and mindset. This is an essential conversation for anyone seeking optimal performance, it serves as a powerful guide to understanding how our attributes shape our realities and outcomes and how we can refine these traits to achieve optimal performance across all areas of our lives.

For those who prefer video content, our discussion is available on YouTube. As always, you can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Unlock the secrets of elite performance from one of the elite. May this conversation inspire and motivate you to push beyond your limits and transform your understanding of human performance.

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Host: Peter Bell

Guest: Rich Diviney

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