What does it take to earn the nickname "The Terminator" in the Special Forces? For Kevin Smith, it was squatting 450 lbs, deadlifting 550 lbs, and running seven 6-minute miles followed by an 8-mile ruck—all in a single four-hour window.

In this episode of Choose Hard, Cody McBroom sits down with Kevin "The Terminator" Smith, a former Special Forces Medical (18D) and Intelligence Sergeant (18F) turned online trainer. We dive deep into the reality of operating at an elite military level for 12 years and the "Identity Death" many veterans face when transitioning to entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The "Terminator" Origin: The legendary feat of strength and endurance that earned Kevin his name.

- The Junk Volume Trap: Why "smoke sessions" and training until you puke are actually detrimental to tactical selection.

- Hybrid Training for Selection: How to balance the barbell and the pavement to become "hard to break" in high-stress environments.

- The "Land Nav" Mindset: How navigating a forest at night with a 60lb ruck translates to running a business and personal growth.

- Recovery as a Discipline: Re-wiring Type-A hard-chargers to realize that 8 hours of sleep is as productive as an extra 5-mile run.

- The Anti-Mediocrity Standard: Why society is moving away from "Hard" and the true cost of modern comfort.

- Whether you are preparing for SFAS, RASP, or simply looking to eliminate mediocrity from your own life, Kevin’s "no-BS" approach to training and psychology is a masterclass in Choosing Hard.

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#101 - Kevin "The Terminator" Smith: Tactical Training with Former Green Beret