In this episode of Mindset Lessons from the Field, retired Special Forces commander Kevin Edgerton shares the journey behind his grit. From being cut from his high school team, to breaking bones at Airborne school, to failing his first Special Forces selection, Kevin’s story is proof that setbacks can become stepping stones.

Now the founder of 18A Fitness, Kevin reveals how breathwork, mobility, and mental toughness helped him turn obstacles into opportunities—and how you can do the same.

You’ll discover:

* Why failure isn’t final when you commit to the long game

* The mindset shift that carried Kevin from broken to Special Forces

* How to use consistency, goals, and belief to fuel resilience

* Practical tools—like breathwork and mobility—that anyone can use daily

This conversation is about more than fitness. It’s about building the mindset to endure, adapt, and rise—no matter the challenge.

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Deny Caballero’s story is raw, powerful, and proof that the human spirit can overcome anything. From surviving a childhood marked by abuse to finding belonging in the military, Deny rose to become a U.S. Army Green Beret. His journey didn’t end there—after battling trauma and suicidal thoughts, he discovered the true mission: turning pain into purpose. Today, Deny is a mental health advocate and producer behind Security Halt, using humor, vulnerability, and grit to help others heal. In this episode, we dive into resilience, leadership, fatherhood, and why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.

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Paul Watson, retired Special Forces Warrant Officer with over 20 years in the 10th and 19th Groups, reveals the battle no one prepares you for: life after the uniform. He shares how “comfort” quietly became his biggest enemy, how it almost cost him his marriage and purpose, and the gritty steps he took to fight back.

We cover:

* Why comfort can be more dangerous than chaos

* How Paul pulled himself out of years of complacency

* The role of community, purpose, and service in mental fitness

* What true leadership and resilience look like—on and off the battlefield

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who’s lost momentum or feels stuck in the comfort trap.

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