Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, world-record-holding wingsuit BASE jumper, martial artist, and author. We discuss the mental framework and moment-to-moment decision-making process that can allow anyone to build discipline and resilience and better navigate both everyday life and life's most challenging moments. Andy explains several simple-yet-powerful tools gleaned from his time in — and after — his SEAL career that can help you determine where to focus your actions and how to clear your mind of things you can't control or that hold you back mentally. Andy also shares and reflects on lessons learned from some of the deeply personal challenges he faced outside of combat and freefall. Finally, we explore the all-too-frequent instance of people — including high performers — succumbing to mental health challenges, and consider possible solutions. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/nJFw8Qj Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Andy Stumpf Website: https://www.andystumpf.com Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water: https://amzn.to/4eaJnOA Cleared Hot (podcast): https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClearedHotPodcast Change Agents: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDdum80k5EO2BCSUcxCPzPh9ufuxqQFt The Operator Code: https://theoperatorcode.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andystumpf212 X: https://x.com/AndyStumpf77 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Andy-Stumpf/100007405368980 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-stumpf-0583b016 Timestamps 00:00:00 Andy Stumpf 00:03:09 Protocols Book 00:04:06 Nagging Thoughts, Tool: Determine Influence vs Concern 00:10:14 Social Media, Screen Time Discipline 00:17:01 Sponsors: Our Place & Wealthfront 00:20:11 Social Media Addiction, Young Adults, Rebellion, Alcohol 00:27:38 Alcohol & Social Experiences; Cannabis; Ice Bath 00:36:07 Skydiving, Wingsuit Flying 00:41:47 Sponsor: AG1 00:43:06 Skydiving, BASE Jumping, Wingsuit Flying; Navy 00:55:25 Danger & Fear, Wingsuit Flying Risk, Death 01:03:04 Divorce, Imperfection; Parenting Kids in Divorce 01:12:16 Sponsor: Function 01:13:55 Parents' Divorce 01:19:38 Long-Term Flow State, Focus, Adrenaline; Time Perception 01:30:58 Toilet Paper, Shortcuts, Tool: Do the Slightly Harder Choice 01:37:11 Micro-Discipline, Doing the Harder Thing, Tenacity & Super-Agers 01:48:00 Sponsor: Joovv 01:49:12 Physical & Mental Pain, Discussing Pain; Dogs 02:00:45 Self-Talk, Isolation, Alcohol 02:11:52 Top Performers, Suicide; Ibogaine; Military, Trauma 02:21:36 Trauma & Healing, Exploring Other Possibilities, Control 02:28:57 Disciplined Acts, Choosing the Slightly Harder Option 02:35:20 Current Projects, Project Choice 02:41:48 Price of Success, Happiness, Money 02:53:09 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter *This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. Andrew Huberman receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for paid testimonials in his podcast, creating a conflict of interest. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.30% on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.05% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Additional terms and conditions apply, which can be found on Wealthfront.com/Huberman. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. #hubermanlab Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer