Shawn Ryan Opens Up About Getting Hazed -“I Got Knocked Out and Drowned in a Croc‑Infested River"

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Ritland recounts his experiences as a new SEAL team member, describing how he was physically hazed after getting cocky during training in Panama. He and his guest discuss what Ritland sees as a cultural shift away from physical accountability for behavior, arguing that the lack of consequences for running one’s mouth has been detrimental to society. The conversation shifts to Ritland’s firearms instruction, where he describes frustrations with unprepared students and his transition to more selective, private training.

Key takeaways

• Ritland describes being hazed multiple times in Panama as a new SEAL after becoming overconfident, which he says taught him to check his ego
• Ritland believes modern society lacks physical accountability for disrespectful behavior, which he argues allows people to act without consequences
• According to Ritland, he has become more selective in his firearms training, now focusing on private lessons after encountering students seeking attention rather than genuine instruction

Episode details: published July 19, 2025 · 67.9K views · 8:23 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.

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