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Andy Stumpf, retired Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, and record-holding wingsuiter, discusses his new book 'Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water.' The conversation covers lessons from extreme athletics, military training, and survival mindset—practical frameworks for handling pressure, building resilience, and staying composed when circumstances demand it.
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Canon
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Who you surround yourself with, what standards are normalized, and what demands are expected all shape your default behavior and performance ceiling.
Highlights
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Deliberately exposing yourself to manageable failure builds the neural pathways and emotional resilience needed for real crises.
Editorial
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Drownproofing as Metaphor for Handling Overwhelm
When you're overwhelmed or drowning metaphorically, the solution is counterintuitive: stop thrashing, get vertical, use minimal energy, and accept that survival isn't about winning—it's about lasting long enough for help or a solution.References
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Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water — Andy Stumpf (2026) — Stumpf's new book on resilience and life lessons
Misc
✧Stumpf is a record-holding wingsuiter—extreme athletics as a lab for testing limits
✧Hosts two podcasts: 'Cleared Hot' and 'Change Agents'
✧Navy SEAL background provides lived experience in high-stakes decision-making
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