In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Brad Ritter, author of School of Grit and one of the few civilians to complete SEALFIT’s Kokoro Camp—a 50-hour crucible designed by Navy SEALs to break down and rebuild your mind, body, and spirit.

Brad and I dive into his journey from humble beginnings in sales to pushing himself through one of the toughest training experiences on the planet. We talk about how purposeful adversity forged his character, why service to others became his biggest lesson, and how his book and coaching help people cultivate grit in everyday life.

This episode is packed with lessons on resilience, faith, fitness, and how to raise kids with grit in a world where comfort is the norm.

If you’ve ever wondered how to train your mind and body to thrive under pressure or how to instill grit in the next g ...