Advice from a Navy SEAL? Why Not?

First of all, I'm not a Navy SEAL, which I'm pretty sure you knew that if you go back in time to one of my first blog posts.  I am a Marine, which is a different swagger altogether. 

I'm writing about this because something I've noticed a lot lately are titles like "Secrets to
success, according to a former Navy SEAL," etc.  Why is it that we are so infatuated with Navy SEALs? 

Now, I get it.  They are what we consider "elite" and an exemplary example of what we can strive to be.  But, what many do not realize is that the strength of the SEAL is in it's unit cohesion.  I admire Navy SEALs, but their "secrets" aren't really "secrets" they are just what we veterans do.  The major difference between us non-Navy SEALS (and I'm including you, the rest of the special operations community), and Navy SEALs is the specialized training that we go through. 

Now, as Marines, we have the warri
or ethos ingrained into us from before we go in.  We learn the history of the Marine Corps, the lessons of those who fought before us, and the battles that we are known for.  We are modern Spartans, which you can see by our living conditions and our tenacity to fight.  We are warriors from the beginning, we are only trained later to do other things. 

Navy SEALs are warriors too, but not before their job/rating.  Regular Navy has ratings and their mission isn't a warrior's mission.  Again, not to disrespect, but we put these sailors (yes, that's what they are) on a pedestal and we forget that there are others who live the life as well.

So now, will you read articles that says "Drivers to success, from a Marine" or will it be a turn-off?  Will you still gravitate towards the appeal of a small unit, such as a Navy SEAL or Special Forces soldier?  In the end, the difference is the mission and how it's conducted, not about the guys in the fight.