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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