Warfare is evolving through a volatile blend of cutting-edge technology and primitive combat, where drone-based kinetic strikes coexist with trench-level infantry engagements. While AI offers potential for situational awareness, it introduces profound moral risks regarding life-and-death decisions and the dehumanization of conflict. Former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf emphasizes that special operations personnel are fundamentally average individuals tasked with exceptional duties, often suffering from the same psychological burdens as civilians. Resilience, while a critical asset in the field, can become a liability in personal life when it manifests as an inability to quit toxic situations. True strength lies in recognizing when to abandon failing strategies rather than mindlessly enduring them. Ultimately, the most effective way to navigate extreme adversity is to break overwhelming challenges into manageable, microscopic steps, focusing on immediate actions rather than the daunting distance to a final goal.
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