In this episode of Both Sides of Success, we sit down with Thom Shea , retired Navy SEAL, senior chief, sniper, instructor, New York Times bestselling author (Unbreakable, Three Simple Things), and founder of The Baseline Experience.

Thom shares the raw, unfiltered truth about leadership, discipline, fear, failure, and why most people quit right before breakthrough.

From failing out of West Point… to nearly being medically removed from SEAL training… to graduating in one of the toughest classes in BUD/S history, Thom’s story is a masterclass in keeping your word and never giving up.

We cover:

• Why “don’t do stupid sh*t” is the most underrated leadership principle

• How SEAL teams actually make decisions (and why most companies get it wrong)

• Why fear is just an emotional response, and how to move anyway

• The three simple things people refuse to do (and why they matter)

• Letting kids fail without breaking them

• Why discipline outlasts motivation every time

• The difference between quitting and knowing when to stop

This conversation applies to leaders, business owners, parents, and anyone trying to build something meaningful without burning out or cutting corners.

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📍 Learn more about Thom: https://tomshea.com
📚 Books: Unbreakable | Three Simple Things