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Many individuals, regardless of gender, are fascinated by SEAL Team members because they serve as archetypes of resilience. People naturally seek a calibration point—an understanding of their own toughness. Questions like "Would I make it through SEAL training?" or "How resilient am I really?" are common. These inquiries stem from a desire to measure oneself against a benchmark of mental and physical endurance.
While some obsess over physical attributes—like muscle definition or vascularity—most are more concerned with mental resilience. They wonder if they can withstand adversity, pains, and discomforts in their lives, and whether they can survive tough experiences.