About this episode
Send us a text Welcome back to the team room everyone! In this episode, Rachel Waters returns with even more insights than her first appearance, offering a powerful message for those looking to push their limits—especially hopeful Special Warfare candidates. As a professional obstacle course racer, Rachel breaks down how the sport blends physical endurance with mental grit, drawing from military-style challenges. She shares how a single Spartan race sparked her passion and led to a journey of growth through consistency, resilience, and facing discomfort head-on. Rachel dives deep into how mental toughness is often a matter of showing up and pushing through negative self-talk. She recommends practices like journaling to process emotions, clear the mind, and stay mission-focused. Whether it’s embracing the grind with a killer workout playlist or finding the mental clarity of running without distractions, Rachel emphasizes the power of habits and positive routines. Rachel also opens up about her personal battles, including overcoming bulimia, and how that struggle reshaped her mindset for success. Her story serves as a reminder that overcoming adversity is a choice, and those choices build the warrior’s mindset. She drops valuable advice on the importance of self-reflection, learning from setbacks, and being intentional with your goals—key traits for any SOF candidate. If you’re serious about growth, Rachel’s insights on accountability, staying motivated during tough moments, and tackling life’s obstacles will resonate with you. Tune in, get inspired, and continue striving to be everything you can be. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:25 Getting Into Obstacle Course Racing 06:43 The Motivation to Keep Going 17:07 Consistency and Mental Toughness 22:14 The Power of Writing 27:23 Running Without Distractions 34:22 Overcoming Challenges and Making Positive Changes 36:14 The Power of Self-Reflection and Learning from Mistakes 40:07 Choosing a Strong Mindset and Making Intentional Choices 46:48 Using Mantras and Strategies for Focus and Motivation 57:36 The Importance of Accountability 01:03:50 Joining the Military and Taking on Challenging Endeavors Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...