#334 Clint Emerson - Inside SEAL Team 6's Spy Unit: Black Squadron
Summary
Clint Emerson, retired Navy SEAL and author of *100 Deadly Skills*, joins Shawn Ryan to discuss his childhood in Saudi Arabia and his path to special operations. He recounts growing up on an Aramco compound, his early fascination with SEALs, and intense BUD/S training experiences, including surviving a solo dive mishap. The conversation explores how childhood trauma and a desire for self-worth drove his military career and shaped his perspective on resilience.
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