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This "best-of" clip is from a previous episode of On the X. Big-wave legend Laird Hamilton breaks down what's actually happening in your head when the pressure is real. He explains the difference between anxiety and true intuition and how to tell which one is talking when you're scared. You don't need to be riding 50-foot waves to use this: it's about learning to trust your gut instead of getting hijacked by fear, staying clear-headed when it counts, and knowing when to push through versus when to listen. Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

On this episode of On The X, presented by Luminox Watches, Chris sits down with Herm Edwards, the legendary NFL cornerback, head coach, broadcaster, and one of the most quotable voices in football. Herm spent a decade as a cornerback for the Eagles, Falcons, and Rams (1977–86), racking up 38 career interceptions and reaching Super Bowl XV with Philadelphia. He's also the man behind the "Miracle at the Meadowlands" the infamous fumble recovery and touchdown against the Giants in 1978 that's still replayed as one of the wildest moments in NFL history. Herm went on to head coach the Jets and Chiefs, leading both to the playoffs in his debut seasons, before returning to the college game at Arizona State. He's also a longtime ESPN analyst famous for his "Hermisms," including the unforgettable "You play to win the game!" Video Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: Herm Edwards' Career 00:45 – Growing Up an Army Brat: His Parents' Interracial Marriage 05:59 – Coming of Age During the Civil Rights Movement 10:05 – Dreaming of the NFL, Watching Black-and-White TV 21:09 – Rookie Year Under Dick Vermeil in Philadelphia 32:35 – The "Miracle at the Meadowlands" Play, Retold 1:00:00 – Becoming a Head Coach: Jets and Chiefs 1:05:00 – From Coaching to ESPN and Arizona State 1:17:11 – His Father's Final Lesson: "Protect Your Name" Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is sponsored by Luminox Watches: https://luminox.com/ On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

This "best-of" clip is from a previous episode of On the X. You can watch the full interview with Simon Sinek here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ueqhl7OKWbM Known for his transformative ideas on leadership, Sinek has inspired millions with his concept of "Start With Why" and his work on building organizations that prioritize trust and collaboration. His books, including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, and The Infinite Game, have impacted thousands of leaders across many industries. Together, Chris and Simon explore the current state of corporate hiring, arguing that too often, skills are prioritized over character. Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

On this week's On The X, Chris Irwin sits down with Marine Corps veteran and bestselling author Steven Pressfield to discuss his 27-year road to publication and the craft that shaped novels like Gates of Fire, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and his latest book, The Arcadian. He shares the origin of Gates of Fire’s “battle in the shade” scene, one of the book’s most quoted passages among military readers. They discuss the inspiration behind Steven’s new novel The Arcadian, reflect on what it takes to tell a compelling story, why discipline wins over inspiration, why “talent is bull****,” and how Steven knows when a piece of work is done. Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Pressfield's Military Roots 05:47 From Ad Man to Novelist: The 27-Year Journey 09:29 Crafting Gates of Fire: Structure, Theme & the Hero's Journey 17:23 Gates of Fire's Legacy Among Veterans 21:14 The Arcadian: Origins, the Curse & Choosing the Time Period 26:53 Mythology, Archetypes & Building The Arcadian's Characters 41:00 Symbolism: The Title, the Horse & the Shrine of the Three Marys 48:02 The War of Art: Resistance, Talent & Knowing When to Finish Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

In this Best Of On The X clip, Chris sits down with pioneering computational neuroscientist Dr. Read Montague (Director of the Center for Human Neuroscience Research at Virginia Tech) to break down how our brains use dopamine and serotonin to calculate expectations, navigate uncertainty, and drive human behavior. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R719PGAo6pI Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at https://navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

Peloton strength and tread instructor Andy Speer joins On The X to break down why most people train the wrong way as they age. From his roots as a competitive gymnast and college pole vaulter to building Peloton’s TS60 program, Andy shares his “strength span” philosophy - the 5 key pillars for staying strong, mobile and capable for life. Andy and Chris dive into what a day as a Peloton instructor looks like, which supplements and recovery hacks are actually worth it, and Andy’s candid take on men’s mental health and self-compassion. Video Chapters: 00:00 Meet Andy Speer 00:57 From Gymnastics to Pole Vaulting 13:33 Turning Fitness Into a Career 31:26 Inside a Day as a Peloton Instructor 41:22 The Secret to Peloton's Addictive Community 45:09 The 5 Pillars of "Strength Span" 53:44 Why You Need to Move Like an Athlete as You Age 1:05:44 Supplements & Recovery Hacks: What Actually Works 1:20:24 Andy Gets Real About Mental Health 1:26:32 Final Thoughts Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

Marine Corps veteran Kirstie Ennis survived a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. After 40+ surgeries, a battle with the VA, and a suicide attempt, she made a choice: keep going. From growing up in a three-generation Marine family to climbing six of the Seven Summits as an above-the-knee amputee, Kirstie's story redefines what's possible when you refuse to accept someone else's limits. Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

On today's episode of On the X, Jim Harbaugh, All-American quarterback, 15-year NFL veteran, and one of the most decorated coaches in football history - sits down to share the principles, mentors, and mindset that have driven him to a national championship at Michigan and the helm of the LA Chargers. He opens up about the life philosophy passed down from his parents, his rules for never quitting, and what it truly means to honor the people who came before you. This is a rare, unfiltered look at the man behind the wins. Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc