Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water

· Macmillan Audio · Narrated by Andy Stumpf and Jocko Willink
9 reviews
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Featuring a foreword written and read by Jocko Willink!

A motivational guide to success and leadership based on the author's experience as a Navy SEAL.

Drawing from his extensive military career, renowned Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf shares his hard-earned wisdom by reflecting on his own journey and offering advice to empower listeners to avoid costly mistakes and navigate the complexities of life with confidence and purpose.

From the grueling training programs to intense combat situations, Stumpf recounts the highs and lows, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership abilities. How can you take the toughest situations in your life and make them the most formative moments you’ve ever had? How do you take a leap of faith in your life? How can you combat fear when it comes to crush you? How can you build discipline in your life instead of building regrets? In his down-to-earth, sometimes humorous but always honest voice, Stumpf addresses these questions and more in Drownproof.

Listeners of Drownproof will:

*Understand how they are in control of their destiny
*Grasp how preparation leads to execution
*See the value of planning for the worst-case scenario
*Learn how to approach goals
*Realize why people actually fail
*Discover practical insights learned from the military that apply to all spheres of life

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press

Featuring a foreword written and read by Jocko Willink! A motivational guide to success and leadership based on the author's experience as a Navy SEAL. Drawing from his extensive military career, renowned Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf shares his hard-earned wisdom by reflecting on his own journey and o...

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9 reviews
Todd McHaney
April 26, 2026
An amazing man. I could listen for days and months of Andy. He had such good advice and wisdom. I hope my son can grow up to be inspired by him.
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Mike Marfell
July 4, 2026
well done Andy, I will listen again in a few months to take more in....only regret is I wish my listen to this was at 26 & not 56
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Brad Dufrene
May 15, 2026
Andy doesn't BS anyone he tells EVERYONE like it is and his honest opinion and doesn't sugar coat a dam thing!
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About the author

ANDY STUMPF is a former Navy SEAL with a 17-year career, including time on SEAL Team 6. He is also a public speaker, podcast host ("Cleared Hot"), and entrepreneur. He was medically retired in 2013 but continues to be active in the military community and various sports like jiu-jitsu and hunting.
ANDY STUMPF is a former Navy SEAL with a 17-year career, including time on SEAL Team 6. He is also a public speaker, podcast host ("Cleared Hot"), and entrepreneur. He was medically retired in 2013 but continues to be active in the military community and various sports like jiu-jitsu and hunting.

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