Brent Gleeson

Former Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, and Forbes contributor.

Former Navy SEAL Brent Gleeson turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an award-winning entrepreneur, 2x bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high-performance teams to culture and organizational transformation. Brent holds degrees in finance and economics from SMU, a graduate business degree from the University of San Diego, and certificates in English and History from Oxford University.

Philosopher's Notes on Brent Gleeson's Books

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Embrace the Suck

by Brent Gleeson

I got this book (along with a dozen others!) after reading Admiral Manazir’s great book Learn How to Lead to Win. It’s a FANTASTIC, quick-reading, laugh-out-loud funny addition to our growing pantheon of Navy SEAL books. David Goggins wrote the foreword to the book. He and Brent were in the same SEAL class (235) and they both share a fondness for hard-hitting, no-nonsense wisdom delivered with an ample share of f-bombs. As you’d expect, the book is packed with Big Ideas. And, as always, I’m excited to share some of my favorites so let’s jump straight in!

Quotes by Brent Gleeson

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You have goals for your life, right? If not, you’re a loser and this book won’t help you. But assuming you do, please keep reading. When have you ever achieved anything truly fulfilling without some challenges along the way? Never.

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‘Gentlemen, take all that pain, shaking, and misery and turn it into aggression. Let it drive you,’ the instructor said calmly into his megaphone.

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Let me ask you this. When the hell have you ever accomplished anything spectacular while nestled safely in your comfort zone? We both know the answer. Never.

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We cloak ourselves in mediocrity when we are unwilling to embrace the challenges that stand in the way of greatness.

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