Rob O’Neill on the Bin Laden Mission 🥷

Rob O’Neill is a former Navy SEAL best known for being part of the mission that took down Osama bin Laden. With years of experience in high-stakes operations, he’s learned invaluable lessons about leadership, resilience, and the importance of living in the moment.

In this episode, Rob shares the mindset that helped him navigate both combat and everyday life. He talks about the power of small wins, how something as simple as making your bed can set the tone for success. He also dives into the importance of learning from others, embracing humility, and staying focused on what truly matters instead of wasting energy on unnecessary worries.

Rob also opens up about personal sacrifices, especially the toll military life takes on family. He reflects on the difference between saying goodnight and saying goodbye to loved ones, emphasising the importance of cherishing every moment.

This episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom, practical advice, and powerful reminders to stay resilient, appreciate life, and always answer the phone when your parents call.

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📕 Chapters
00:00 - Mission Briefing
05:21 - The CIA briefing and Abottabad discovery
07:07 - Flying into Pakistan with no air support
10:48 - Previous SEAL Team 6 operations
12:26 - Combat experience and preparation
14:09 - Saying goodbye to family
20:34 - 90-minute flight into danger
23:55 - Helicopter crash on arrival
27:11 - Perimeter security and building breach
28:50 - Combat inside the compound
30:15 - Final approach to Bin Laden
31:51 - Bin Laden’s last breath and aftermath
33:44 - Convincing locals during the raid
35:29 - McRaven’s calm leadership during chaos
38:26 - "I got him" - Rob O'Neill claims the shot
40:04 - Finding your physical and mental limits
42:11 - SEAL team dynamics and resilience
43:57 - Lessons in leadership and family
45:36 - Final reflections on life and priorities

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