Taylor Kavanaugh’s story is unlike anything you’ve ever heard. From his early dreams of becoming a Navy SEAL, to jail time, failed military attempts, addiction, and hitting rock bottom in a jungle in Hawaii—his journey is raw, real, and filled with brutal lessons.In this episode, we dive into:- What it REALLY takes to make it through SEAL and Foreign Legion training- His spiral into addiction—even while running multimillion-dollar businesses- The moment he nearly took his own life, and the decision that saved him- How discipline, self-awareness, and clarity became his roadmap back- The truth about fear, regret, and why excellence is a daily decisionIf you're struggling with purpose, direction, or the feeling that life is slipping away, this one will hit hard. Taylor pulls zero punches and leaves nothing off the table.🚨 Taylor's Links 🚨Website: https://taylorkavanaugh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcavofficialFollow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makanmostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviTimestamps:00:00 Welcome Taylor!02:39 College Struggles and Legal Issues03:47 Pursuing the Military Dream05:18 Navy SEAL Training Journey12:53 Surviving Hell Week19:47 Advanced SEAL Training and Specializations24:21 Diving and Combat Training28:34 Graduation and Final Training30:46 Business and Military Parallels31:48 Emotional Intelligence and Situational Awareness33:06 The Power of Listening and Speaking Less33:55 Joining SEAL Team Seven34:50 Near-Death Experience in Mexico37:10 Lessons from a Close Call38:24 Deployment to Yemen41:01 Facing Legal Troubles51:14 Struggles with Addiction and Career Transition53:52 Hitting Rock Bottom in Hawaii01:00:37 Joining the French Foreign Legion01:02:43 Comparing Training: Navy SEALs vs. French Foreign Legion01:03:58 Life in the French Foreign Legion01:09:28 Overcoming Personal Challenges01:10:27 Building a Blueprint for Success01:14:01 Facing and Understanding Fear01:24:48 Life After the Foreign Legion01:31:02 Final ThoughtsHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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